The director of public health at NICE tells Julie Cramer why the organisation is determined to get GPs prescribing exercise

Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way

A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month

Is the sector doing everything it needs to do to engage with today's consumer, asks Kate Cracknell

What do operators consider to be the future of technology in health clubs? Jon Nasta reports

Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil

The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level

Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

payasUgym.com's Neil Harmsworth offers his thoughts on delivering an effective online sales strategy

With cleanliness a retention issue, clubs should check out this event

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

Kate Cracknell visits the new Pure Club Med Gym, a high-end fitness offering in central Paris

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

Budget club operator easyGym has partnered with fitness equipment supplier Precor to offer its members the option to buy a personalised entertainment package at its new Birmingham and Cardiff health clubs.

NICE is now recommending that physical activity be included in the QOF, which financially incentivises GPs for prescribing specific treatments. This is, says Liz Terry, a major breakthrough for the fitness industry

Fitness operators must investigate new revenue channels to grow in 2013, says Mintel's Michael Oliver

Nick Batram asks whether the investment climate is now right for some health and fitness companies to re-enter the UK stock market

CEO Dave Stalker explains why the FIA has rebranded to ukactive, and what it means for the industry

Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market

Is the health and fitness industry approaching children's fitness in the right way? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their views

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports

Is the health and fitness sector responding to the ever-more diverse needs of its potential customer base?

Technogym has opened its brand new headquarters: the Wellness Village in Cesena, Italy. Kate Cracknell pays a visit and finds an exemplary corporate wellness model

Can your fitness business pass the five-word test, asks Jay Ablondi, plus a congress report from Vienna

Short bursts of exercise can have an instant impact on memory in older adults - and especially those with Alzheimer's - according to a new study from the US

Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more

Oliver Gillie reports on the benefits of the 'sunshine vitamin' - vitamin D - and how it is helping top athletes to improve their performance and be more competitive

A Spanish health resort is taking wellbeing and healthy lifestyles into the digital age, providing guests with customised iPads for the duration of their stay.

PayasUgym has secured a partnership with Tesco which will see the online company provide gym passes to over 16 million Clubcard customers.