We’ve reached a tipping point in the healthy living revolution, with Healthy New Towns and Sporting Future two huge opportunities to embrace, says Liz Terry

Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

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

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

Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event

The value of exercise for mental health, and maintaining personal connections with members in a virtual era – these were some of the topics discussed at the panel debate that kicked off SIBEC Europe 2015 on the Costa Blanca, Spain, in November

The health and fitness industry has a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between illness and wellness, says Oliver Patrick, the co-founder of international health management business Viavi

Steven Ward offers an overview of ukactive’s new vision document

ukactive chair Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson on the move towards a new workforce development structure for the activity sector

Conceived by fashion designer Donna Karan, the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy programme is bringing the medical and complementary worlds together

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

ukactive strategy director Steven Ward considers what might be in store for the physical activity sector following the 2015 General Election

ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines plans to drive the skills agenda back to the top of the priority list

What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider

The world’s largest health and fitness trade show takes place in Cologne, Germany, from 9–12 April, with the EHFF on 8 April

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?

Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an expected boom in consumers' desire for preventative healthcare via digital devices – given the current popularity of fitness and dieting apps.

Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of heavy losses.

Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit

Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan

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

A preview of next month’s natural health exhibition

Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?

Google’s plans to develop smart contact lenses, designed to foster health benefits and aid vision, have progressed after the firm outlined a partnership with pharmaceutical company Novartis to take the project forward.

Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event

After much speculation, Apple has confirmed at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, California that it plans to soon launch a native health tracking platform.

EuropeActive plans to grow usage of fitness centres to 80 million members across Europe by 2025. But how?

Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues

The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing