Matrix Fitness's first dedicated industry event offered a successful and lively mix of product demonstrations, trainings, seminar discussions and networking opportunities

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

Strictly Come Dancing’s Darcey Bussell tells us all about her new group exercise programme

Fitness start-up Dibs Technology has raised US$1m (€920,000, £687,000) in seed funding as the fledgling business bids to expand the reach of its dynamic-pricing technology for fitness classes.

A new €4m high performance training facility – designed to help Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls win medals at major events – will open its doors in Dublin next month (February 2016).

This year’s new-look Leisure Industry Week had a strong focus on education. If you missed the keynotes, we have the low-down

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year

How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector

Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan

The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK

DNA profiling is quickly becoming a top trend for high profile sports athletes who are using the revolutionary technology to analyse whether or not they are getting the most out of their sporting genes.

The world's largest trade fair for fitness, health and wellness takes place in Germany next month

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

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is to invest AU$2.5m to fund 17 projects benefiting 15 sporting organisations as part of its Competitive Innovation Fund programme.

The MD of budget fitness operator Xercise4Less talks to Kate Cracknell about the company's brand new partnership with UK supermarket chain Tesco

The MD of Reebok Sports Club London talks Kate Cracknell through the major redevelopment project that's seen a “total transformation” of the offering

Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports

Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games

Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

PT qualifications must teach people real world skills, says Jonathan Davies, CEO of The Training Room

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports