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

The fitness industry is struggling to collect robust retention data, says Dr Paul Bedford

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

Affordable fitness provider Pure Gym has launched an iPhone app, with an Android version set to follow later this year.

Spa and wellness company, Spafinder Wellness, is expanding its presence in Canada by launching a new French Canadian website and adding Canadian-specific content to Spafinder.ca.

The latest supplements and items that can help generate additional revenue for your club

Abigail Harris looks at a number of recent participation-boosting club refurbishment projects

Is the sector doing everything it needs to do to engage with today's consumer, asks Kate Cracknell

Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts

Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane

David Stalker outlines the music usage agreement reached between ukactive and PPL

Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil

A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

payasUgym.com's Neil Harmsworth offers his thoughts on delivering an effective online sales strategy

The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level

ukactive announces new board members, and Beattie leaves énergie

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

Kate Cracknell visits the new Pure Club Med Gym, a high-end fitness offering in central Paris

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

The director of public health at NICE tells Julie Cramer why the organisation is determined to get GPs prescribing exercise

Budget club operator easyGym has partnered with fitness equipment supplier Precor to offer its members the option to buy a personalised entertainment package at its new Birmingham and Cardiff health clubs.

Polar announces its new BEAT training iPhone app, while Tanita introduces a new segmental body composition monitor for clubs

Is the health and fitness industry approaching children's fitness in the right way? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their views