Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report

A growing body of research shows how gut health can impact anything from our immunity to our mood

Ray Algar reports on US charity-powered gym The Movement

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

Molly Crockett on precommitment

A scheme to get more disabled people into fitness careers, created by the charity behind the Aspire National Training Centre, is gathering pace. Rhianon Howells reports

A headband which reads and measures the user’s brainwaves has been launched on the consumer market with an integrated brain health system which teaches meditation for US$299 (€220, £178).

A paraplegic teenager will officially kick-off this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil, showcasing new technology which could transform lives for millions of paralysed people.

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

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has opened the GSK Human Performance Lab - a science facility that will look to "deepen the understanding of human performance".

Fitness levels, not age, should be used to determine whether older people should undergo surgery, according to a new study

US scientists have discovered that exercise has an impact on neurons in the brain that make it more resilient to stress and anxiety

An interview with futurologist Magnus Lindkvist ahead of his speech at the IHRSA European Congress in Madrid next month

Studies in the scientific field of neuroplasticity show that just thinking about exercise can translate into actual, physical benefits

Exercise can effectively help to reduce appetite, says new research

The founder of The Second Half Centre in London tells Kate Cracknell about her unique approach to successful ageing

Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts

ukactive announces new board members, and Beattie leaves énergie

Short bursts of exercise can have an instant impact on memory in older adults - and especially those with Alzheimer's - according to a new study from the US