Nuffield Health’s CEO tells Kate Cracknell about its plans to be the UK’s leading wellness provider by 2020

The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose

The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money

The practices of meditation and mindfulness have seen huge growth – and it’s time for health clubs to get on-board

AntiGravity Yoga founder Christopher Harrison on his latest creations for personal trainers and massage therapists

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell

Blended coaching models, combining in-person support with self-management via an app, boost retention, says Virtuagym

The outdoor exercise pioneer on the FLAME Award-winning Beat the Street

A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.

Having taken the US by storm since its launch last week, and with UK users also getting in on the act, Pokémon Go is being held up as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity.

Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a child’s fitness levels, but also makes them happier, according to new research.

Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.

We round up some of the newest functional fitness products to hit the market

A look at some of the latest physical activity initiatives to get kids moving

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries

Can clubs harness the power of social media to get more people moving?

payasUgym’s new Partner Portal provides operators with the marketplace data they need to make their business more competitive

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross

1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market

The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport

The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities

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.

Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as customer experience manager to support the wearable tech company’s continued growth.

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.