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

With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution

A new app has been launched that enables UK gym owners to trade-in their old fitness equipment within minutes via an online auction platform.

The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive

TVS Sports Surfaces profiles its recent noise- and vibration-reducing project at Body Zone Fitness in Newcastle, UK

Growth plans have fuelled the rebrand of equipment supplier Anytime Leisure to Origin Fitness

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

Elevate takes place in May, bringing together experts from all disciplines for the UK’s largest physical activity trade event

Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy, having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.

Nottingham University’s new SYNRGY-based Active Trail is proving a hit with students and staff alike

With the iGym project, Pulse transformed an empty shell into an inspiring hi-tech facility in just 10 weeks

Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople

In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of their software, rather than the physical kit itself.

Cybex unveils its new Sparc Trainer – the next evolution of high intensity training

Jak Phillips visits Olympian Daley Thompson’s new gym in Putney to see how he’s putting the fun and old-school values back into fitness

Intenza’s sleek new energy-saving product range is unveiled for the UK market

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views

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

Ray Algar reports on the health club chain giving young homeless people a future, thanks to the legacy of Baron Carl Gripenstedt

How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment

Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door

Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia

Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October

EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report