New research shows it’s impossible to be fat but fit. What does this mean for gyms?

TV’s Dr Chris Van Tulleken explains the need to make people realise that good health doesn’t come from pills

Aerobic fitness is on the verge of inclusion in medical examinations – a huge opportunity for the fitness sector on all fronts, says Kate Cracknell

Former prisoner Coss Marte on his fitness concept ConBody

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose

High intensity interval training proves to be the fitness trend which doesn’t tire, says Speedflex, which offers a HIIT group exercise concept

Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow CES.

Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

There is much the health and fitness sector can do to build closer links with GPs – and with it boost the number of people being active – says Kate Cracknell

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?

Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit

Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia

Amanda Baker investigates how much of an impact new research findings have on the way mind-body classes are delivered in gyms

The CEO of Life Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the public health commissioners, and about totally rethinking the model of fitness facilities

Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?

Apple’s often-discussed entrance into the wearable tech market with the so- called iWatch, could happen as soon as October, according to the latest industry rumours.

After much speculation, Apple has confirmed at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, California that it plans to soon launch a native health tracking platform.

Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues

The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

The fitness sector needs to ensure it's maintaining ambitious targets when it comes to getting more people more active, says Liz Terry

Leaked information has revealed potential details of Apple’s health and fitness application, Healthbook, which could be capable of recording an array of information to monitor the state of the human body.

Research into twins shows some obese people can still be healthy

Edward Phillips, founder of the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in Boston, US, talks to Julie Cramer about tackling chronic disease