A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector

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

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

Matrix Fitness's first dedicated industry event offered a successful and lively mix of product demonstrations, trainings, seminar discussions and networking opportunities

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners

By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking

Huddersfield University and Leeds fitness centre, ProFIT28, get to grips with their newly installed Gerflor products

If sitting is the new smoking, how can the fitness industry help sedentary workers to get moving? We ask the experts

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

Former prisoner Coss Marte on his fitness concept ConBody

Snapchat and Facebook Live are changing social media. Video should be a key part of your strategy, says Tom Godwin

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members better embrace developing technologies.

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains

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

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say

Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

Following its success in 2015, the dedicated Matrix Show is back this month

Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel

Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

The Well Living Lab – the first human-centred research centre investigating the links between health and well-being and indoor environments – has announced its founding “alliance members”.