TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed at people who face higher barriers to entry. 

Chris Hull explains how well-designed storage not only frees up valuable gym space, but also creates a premium feel and can become part of a club’s functional kit

Competitive fitness events are booming and the health clubs adapting to this demand are creating highly-engaged communities, Dan Barker from BLK BOX explains

Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training and small group PT have been given a five-star focus

With an in-depth understanding of the needs of elite sports teams, BLK BOX has the ability to custom-design, manufacture and deliver bespoke fitness solutions that can supercharge the team training environment across all sporting seasons

The Bobby Moore Sports Hub is setting new standards in sustainable design

As Pilates moves into the mainstream, we ask suppliers how they’re responding to the increasing demand for kit and training

A comparison of numbers for the German market gives an insight into the fitness industry’s challenges over the last two years.

Fitronics’ new member journey software is supporting the University of Oxford in improving its services for users

Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively together.

Magicline gym management software – the system used by RSG Group – has been launched globally in English by owner, The Sport Alliance Group.

A look at how you can unlock hidden value in your operation with a complete end-to-end leisure management solution

First class fitness facility

Extracurricular activities are key to keeping students physically and mentally healthy. Working with Legend, the universities of Nottingham and Bristol are working to improve the user experience of their facilities to increase student participation

Virtuagym’s Hugo Braam talks upgrades; Jean-Michel Fournier explains Les Mills’ Netpulse partnership; Bart Van Cauter is putting TurfGrass in gyms and Rod Mann presents Raptor’s new weight training vest

Tom Walker asks if fitness and sports science principles hold the key to boosting workforce productivity among corporate as well as fitness companies

Connected solutions

Businesses in the fitness sector have a lot to gain by tapping into the full potential of online mobile and cashless payment systems

Flooring solutions specialist TVS Group pulled out all the stops to transform the free weights area at Huddersfield Leisure Centre and leave the gym in great shape for the new year rush and beyond

Hospitality and spa management systems provider Springer-Miller has named Nicole Stanaway as SpaSoft business development manager.

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports

Reporting on the world’s first Let’s Move for a Better World Challenge

Kath Hudson reports on payment trends in health and fitness

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

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

A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running