Training people to be the positive face of the gym can add vibrancy to your club, says énergie's Jim Durie

The first in a new behaviour change series looks at the individual as expert

The founder of The Second Half Centre in London tells Kate Cracknell about her unique approach to successful ageing

St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages

In part one of a new retention series, Guy Griffiths looks at the importance of the new member journey

CEO David Stalker outlines the key changes to public health commissioning which came into force this month, and what these mean for health and wellbeing providers

On 1 April, Clinical Commissioning Groups replaced Primary Care Trusts, passing responsibility for health to local authorities. How will this impact the fitness industry?

A round-up of some of the latest product launches for your studio

As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry

Are gyms currently maximising the revenue and retention potential of group exercise, asks Kate Cracknell

The co-owner and director of Dutch health club operator and construction company Pellikaan talks to Kate Cracknell about integrating fitness and medical offerings

Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'

A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans

For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up

Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month

Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend

Management company Leisure Connection is to make its gym and leisure facilities available through online gym booking service payasUgym.com.

New product launches from MiTonics and Britvic, and a rugby heroes campaign for Lucozade Sport

From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings

The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans

Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility

The fitness industry is struggling to collect robust retention data, says Dr Paul Bedford

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?

Online spa marketplace Wahanda has launched a new mobile booking site to allow' on-the-go' customers to book health and beauty treatments easily and quickly.