US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains

The industry has gone mad for functional training, but what do members really think?

In the final part of his series looking at member retention, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the reasons why members leave

The CEO of Fitness First talks to Kate Cracknell about putting behavioural psychology at the heart of the business, in a £270m repositioning and rebrand

Ray Algar reports on a Gymkit initiative to send refurbished gym equipment to rehab centres in Laos

US scientists have discovered a new benefit of exercise: its ability to remove debris in the body

Matrix Fitness credits much of its success to the people behind the brand. Newly promoted National Sales Manager, Andy Loughray, discusses the merits of this customer-centric company

Vera Kiss of The Futures Company unmasks the Millennial generation and explains what you need to know to be relevant to this market

The UK's leading low-cost operator Pure Gym is rolling out the centralised chain management system from Exerp to facilitate its ambitious plans for expansion

One of Sweden’s leading gym chains has banned changing room 'selfies' at its Stockholm clubs in a bid to protect the modesty of its members.

London South Bank university’s psychology department has developed a fake bar at a cost of £20,000 to help test reactions to alcohol in an authentic pub environment.

How Lizzy Yarnold's win at the Sochi Olympics is the result of a world class technology partnership combined with an innovative talent identification programme.

As part of the European Union (EU)-funded Inprofood project – which aims to bring together research, industry and civil society to figure out how to solve Europe’s food-related health challenges, including obesity and related diseases – Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums, has created a PlayDecide discussion game.

We showcase best practice examples of independent operators working with suppliers to create real innovation

Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports

From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they want to play a recognised role within the health sector, says ukactive's David Stalker

From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report

Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will impact the fitness sector in 2014

IHRSA's expert panel on the forces that will shape the fitness industry around the world in the coming year

Think retention was bad before? It's now worse than ever, according to new research from Dr Paul Bedford

New research by Mike Hill of Leisure-net Solutions – conducted exclusively for Health Club Management – investigates why members leave clubs, and how well operators manage the leaving process

Is 'exercise is medicine' an appealing message for the public, or is it too geared towards doctors?

In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members

Kath Hudson looks at how clubs are turning pilates into a successful secondary revenue stream

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research