How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel

Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell

The Well Living Lab – the first human-centred research centre investigating the links between health and well-being and indoor environments – has announced its founding “alliance members”.

Virtuagym’s software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

oneone fitness, UK developer of premium software based solutions, has launched gym budd-e, an interactive fitness kiosk designed to transform members’ gym floor experience

With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution

Gladstone’s new access control solution doesn’t just provide security and attendance tracking – it also delivers insights into how customers use your facilities

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness

We talk to TV’s Hairy Bikers about their new Diet Club

A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties

A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market

Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell

Nuffield Health’s CEO tells Kate Cracknell about its plans to be the UK’s leading wellness provider by 2020

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

EZ-Runner’s solution for The Third Space has enhanced both the online and in-club member experience

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

Can clubs harness the power of social media to get more people moving?

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries

As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is proving to be a particular hit with the female and millennial markets.

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the introduction of virtual fitness studios across nearly 60 of its 83 UK health clubs.