From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications

ukactive's 'Turning the Tide on Obesity' campaign is the latest to rely on nudging. But what is nudging, and does it work? Tom Walker looks at what's involved

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

We discovered people weren't afraid of strength training, they were afraid of the machines. Meet the first serious strength line designed to be more inviting than intimidating..

Microsoft is the latest company to join the fitness app trend by releasing the Bing Health & Fitness Windows Phone app.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club in Cornwall has added a new fitness facility.

Technogym debuted the world’s first Google Glass controlled treadmill at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 in Las Vegas last week.

A host of new and innovative wearable tech devices have been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014.

How can we tap into member psychology to create a health club environment that's inspiring to both spend time in and work out in? Kath Hudson reports

The CEO of LA fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the recent launch of its premium LAX brand

As the indoor cycling boom continues, Kath Hudson finds out what lessons mainstream clubs can learn from the growing number of specialised cycling microgyms

How important is the quality of your offering when it comes to keeping your members? Dr Paul Bedford reports

Microsoft has chosen fitness brand Body Training Systems to provide video workouts for Xbox Fitness on the new Xbox One, being released tomorrow (22 November).

Austrian fitness app Runtastic has launched a new feature that provides runners with stories as they work out, in an attempt to keep them motivated and entertained during their training sessions.

As part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at how UK facilities currently rate in terms of perceived value for money

Anna Rounaja of Hukka Oy considers success in the Finnish fitness market, and IHRSA publishes its latest European report

How badly is broken equipment affecting your club? Kath Hudson reports on the cloud-based solutions that can cut downtime

New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week

Trent Brown analyses a new report on the Australian and New Zealand health and fitness markets

Recent media reports on exercise and lack of weight loss may have confused many people, says Rod Hill of Anytime Fitness Iberia

Nicole Hearn pays a visit to London-based City Athletic, which offers its members the opportunity to train like elite athletes

What will be the future of the traditional full-service club in the face of the growing microgym market? Kate Cracknell reports

Bård Windingstad and Peter Byman, founders of Evo Fitness in Norway, explain to Kate Cracknell how personal training and IT lie at the very heart of their business model