Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report

Even so-called hard to reach groups have to use our streets, so that’s where we should start getting them active, says Kate Cracknell

A look at a selection of initiatives designed to promote physical activity among children

How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports

David Hopkins, MD and founder of mystery shopping and research company Proinsight, on turning everyday insights into profits

Kath Hudson offers an overview of the groups and schemes pitching to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis

Manraaj Sunner offers his advice to health clubs looking to develop an effective social media strategy

Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable technology, according to new figures published by GlobalWebIndex.

Online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin as a form of payment across its network, paving the way for more than a third of UK gyms to be able to sell membership via the cryptocurrency.

Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has continued its busy start to September by adding Everyone Active clubs to its growing network – which comprises more than a third of the UK’s 6,000 gyms.

Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole host of health and fitness-related functions.

Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has launched an innovative new Fitness Marketplace enabling customers to search and choose gym passes, fitness classes and memberships from more than 2,000 gyms and health clubs across the country.

Rounding up some of the latest innovations in the area of consoles and in-club entertainment systems

Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives

Which elements of the member journey are most linked to retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the findings of the TRP 10,000 report

Why Les Mills group programming can have a powerful impact on retention

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

How will your club fare at this year’s Health Club Awards? Winners will be announced at LIW 2014

When planning a new schedule for your facility, remember to apply the ‘four Cs’, says Everyone Active’s James Bowden

Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning

How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours

A preview of next month’s natural health exhibition

An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

A South Korean study finds exercise can help control BECTS, a form of childhood epilepsy

With the nation dying from obesity and related issues, it’s irresponsible to give people grounds to opt out of activity, says Kate Cracknell

What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?