Elle Matthews, founder of the Township Yogi Project, talks to Kate Cracknell about how the non-profit is changing lives through yoga

ClassPass targets those who want to cherry pick the classes they attend. Co-founder Payal Kadakia talks about its swift rise to success and expansion beyond New York

Ray Algar reports on the rise of the small but perfectly formed boutique fitness operations, and considers the factors behind their success

The future of retention is not about reacting to lost members, but about creating proactive customer care. Dr Paul Bedford reports

How can member feedback be gathered and used by the fitness industry to refine its offering? Jon Nasta reports

Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub made up of health and fitness experts that will drive development of products and classes.

Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

The stats show that women are less active than men and more likely to drop out of sport. So how can the industry tackle this?

Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel

Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

Parkour has captured the public’s imagination in recent years, so how can fitness operators bring the buzz of this practice into the studio?

Gladstone showcases its new app, which has been designed to help users book and pay for classes and activities on the go

Ninety per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group – ensure your group exercise timetable has pulling power, says Les Mills UK

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

A fast-growing virtual marketing tour developed by Google has the potential to transform the way leisure facilities like health clubs and spas attract new customers.

1Rebel is a newly-launched premium lifestyle microgym which has set out to be a ‘fitness market disruptor’. Julie Cramer speaks to the founders

With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly

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?

trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) fired the starter pistol on its new Immersive Fitness offering last week, teaming up with creator Les Mills to launch the new range of group cycling workouts.

Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports

What do your members experience in your club, and how does this impact retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms

An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015