From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

Londoners are being encouraged to participate in physical activity with the launch of an app which distributes rewards for taking part.

Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site

When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness

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

Virtuagym’s software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members

The UK government’s childhood obesity strategy has been widely slammed, but there are some exciting opportunities for the fitness sector, says Kate Cracknell

Outdoor education, with activity built in to learning, is delivering results for kids and teachers alike. Kate Cracknell reports

Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to launch a new virtual programming service for health clubs.

Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training

A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties

Practising mindfulness can help alleviate low back pain the heart of training

The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money

We talk to TV’s Hairy Bikers about their new Diet Club

Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a child’s fitness levels, but also makes them happier, according to new research.

EZ-Runner’s solution for The Third Space has enhanced both the online and in-club member experience

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is proving to be a particular hit with the female and millennial markets.

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the introduction of virtual fitness studios across nearly 60 of its 83 UK health clubs.

Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal transformation.”

1Rebel is planning its own spin on active commuting with cycling studios on London buses. So what’s the consensus on this eye-catching new idea?

Attendance is sky-high at Les Mills’ latest club in New Zealand – and virtual classes are playing a starring role