Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

Clubs need to be proactive in their approach to media opportunities, says Patricia Amend

The first in a new behaviour change series looks at the individual as expert

St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages

Operators increasingly need to demonstrate social value. Julie Cramer reports on the progress being made

A look at the hottest trends impacting the health club spa industry

The founder of The Second Half Centre in London tells Kate Cracknell about her unique approach to successful ageing

A round-up of some of the latest product launches for your studio

A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'

As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry

On 1 April, Clinical Commissioning Groups replaced Primary Care Trusts, passing responsibility for health to local authorities. How will this impact the fitness industry?

Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month

The co-owner and director of Dutch health club operator and construction company Pellikaan talks to Kate Cracknell about integrating fitness and medical offerings

For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up

Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend

Are gyms currently maximising the revenue and retention potential of group exercise, asks Kate Cracknell

Spartan Race, an obstacle race concept taking the world by storm

'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym

Management company Leisure Connection is to make its gym and leisure facilities available through online gym booking service payasUgym.com.

New product launches from MiTonics and Britvic, and a rugby heroes campaign for Lucozade Sport

Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?

The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany

Personal training has proved a tough nut to crack for many operators, but there are some notable success stories from around the world

The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility