The latest product launches from this year’s FIBO, which took place in April in Cologne, Germany

We put the spotlight on a number of new initiatives aiming to tackle the challenge of childhood inactivity

Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report

Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?

MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method

Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore

The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity

Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

Pulse has appointed Paul Shinners as director of interactive products to spearhead the company’s expansion into the interactive fitness market.

Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.

The rapid advance of technology is democratising fitness, giving consumers more choice than ever before and leaving businesses facing difficult dilemmas, says new Pure Gym CEO Humphrey Cobbold.

The latest fitness products to further diversify your studio offering

In the light of rising childhood obesity, a growing number of initiatives are facing up to the challenge of getting kids active again

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research

Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March

A new study focuses on the impact exercise has on 10 sets of twins – one of them active, the other not

Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel

ukactive’s CEO David Stalker discusses the proposed move towards a single organisation covering all skills and workforce development for health and fitness

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running