Where is growth coming from? How can operators compete? These questions were discussed at the Power Plate RISE event

The co-founder of V1BE on taking a London boutique concept to Manchester

Should operators be offering training that’s tailored to each gender?

The co-founder of Mindset talks about growing a business based on mental as much as physical wellbeing

The head of research at Les Mills explains his latest research into calorie burn

Mike Hill and Professor Simon Shibli summarise the importance of National Benchmarking Service data in enabling clients to set realistic priorities and objectives

Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a new report on leisure centre usage trends

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

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

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.

Pregnant women who work out may pass a propensity to be active on to their child

Dance-based fitness classes are booming. Hayley Price takes a look at how health clubs and leisure operators are responding to the growing variety of offerings on the market

Are your reception staff your most undervalued retention resource? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates

Operators with limited space can still create viable thermal areas that generate a healthy revenue

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

Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

Does personal training increase member retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon offers insight and analysis based on his ongoing research

Here come the girls – Matrix offers an overview of its initiatives to promote, develop and encourage women’s sport and activity

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

Does interaction with fitness staff impact on member progress, and does this have an effect on retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Lose weight, tone up, get fit? Is this what your members really want from a club, and how does it affect retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

What forms of communication do your members value? In the second part of his TRP 10,000 series, Dr Melvyn Hillsdon looks at the art of communication

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

Group exercisers versus gym-only exercisers. Who does what, and does this predict retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

A new study has highlighted one of the reasons why exercise is effective in helping to prevent breast cancer

Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings