From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

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

Whether it's payroll support, scheduling or task allocation, Sean James says today's CRM systems can play a key role in staff management

In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members

A free school in Luton is the first in the UK to be set up by a leisure trust. Rhianon Howells finds out about its healthy approach

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

As the indoor cycling boom continues, Kath Hudson finds out what lessons mainstream clubs can learn from the growing number of specialised cycling microgyms

We take a look at Jordan Fitness' recent installation at independent health club The Pulse

Michael Oliver outlines the findings of Mintel's 2013 health, fitness and leisure reports, and offers his views on future opportunities

How important is the quality of your offering when it comes to keeping your members? Dr Paul Bedford reports

The CEO of LA fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the recent launch of its premium LAX brand

How can we tap into member psychology to create a health club environment that's inspiring to both spend time in and work out in? Kath Hudson reports

How are operators justifying the investment in functional training, and are they reaping the rewards?

The UK GM of low-cost operator Fit for Free talks to Kate Cracknell about how it can charge a membership fee and still be 'free'

Anna Rounaja of Hukka Oy considers success in the Finnish fitness market, and IHRSA publishes its latest European report

As part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at how UK facilities currently rate in terms of perceived value for money

Trent Brown analyses a new report on the Australian and New Zealand health and fitness markets

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

Group exercise participants are loyal, attend regularly and are less price sensitive. Are clubs doing enough to harness group exercise?

What will be the future of the traditional full-service club in the face of the growing microgym market? Kate Cracknell reports

In the first part of a new retention series, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the impact of brand on member retention

Kate Cracknell and Magali Robathan report on the emergence of the pop-up leisure experience, and what opportunities this trend might present to the fitness industry

Abigail Harris visits easyGym's new flagship site in London, and talks to its CEO about future plans for the premium low-cost model

Member retention rates continue to drop across the fitness sector, according to a new national report by Dr Paul Bedford

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

Laura Dagg takes a look forward to the highlights of this year's Leisure Industry Week, which takes place in Birmingham later this month

What are the most exciting innovations in the world of pilates at the moment? Kath Hudson asks the experts for their thoughts on current and future trends

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