Jon Nasta offers retention insight from the latest Listen360 analysis

We report on the good, the bad and the ugly of changing room provision

Rosie Farrer, Spice’s head of programmes, explains the concept and benefits of ‘time banking’, and how gyms can get involved

Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms of harnessing the power of technology and shielding us from its more harmful aspects, Randi Zuckerberg told delegates at IHRSA 2016 today (23 March).

Spafinder Wellness has launched a new mobile platform, The Wellness App, which gives users the ability to find, book and pay for wellness services from their mobile phones.

Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev.

Many operators struggle to cater for disabled users – but there are some wonderful examples of best practice out there. We report

We take a look at the latest breed of animal movement-based workouts

We round up some of the latest new launches in the area of EMS training

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

Investor interest in fitness is booming. Jak Phillips gets expert tips for securing funding

You need to maintain a healthy weight as well as exercise, says new research from Sweden

We take a look around Philippe Starck’s Le Nuage ‘inflatable’ health club in France

Macmillan Cancer Support's Jo Foster will speak at Elevate 2016, discussing ways in which exercise can help cancer patients

With nearly 25 years’ experience of creating changing provision, Craftsman showcases some of its work

ukactive unveils a new programme designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the fitness sector

Former Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke offers her advice to operators wanting to get the most out of social media

The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology

The Sport England CEO talks to Matthew Campelli about the government’s new sporting strategy, and the opportunities this presents all physical activity providers

The explorer and TV personality is on a mission to add a sense of adventure to the gym. He talks to Kate Cracknell

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.

Fitness technology giant Gantner has been acquired by the private equity backer behind high street food chain EAT.

Social workout app Fitssi is on a mission to connect more like- minded fitness fans and the company has outlined expansion into the US as its latest objective.

Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as the firm revs up for an expansion into the US market.

With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population in Dubai is overweight, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has drawn up a behaviour change plan in an effort to get residents to eat more healthily and take more exercise.

The team at Health Club Management offer their thoughts on the trends that are set to shape the future of fitness

A new breed of wearable technology, fitness nights out, DNA testing and software as king. We round up some of the trends set to define the global health and fitness industry in 2016 and beyond

Locker specialists Ridgeway, Craftsman, Ojmar and Codelocks share the details of their newest installations

UK low-cost operator The Gym Group recently completed a successful IPO, and Pure Gym is also considering a flotation. What might be the impact and learnings for the rest of the sector? Niamh Madigan reports

The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report