The co-founder of Morning Gloryville on getting the world to rise and shine

Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study which aims to use the data to help calculate a patient’s recovery time from spine surgery.

Operators need to do much more to help members understand nutrition and balancing calories for weight management, says Kate Cracknell

With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly

Kate Cracknell talks to the partner of investment firm Encore Capital about its plans to create London’s leading group of holistic health clubs

With obesity a growing problem, should the industry be doing more to help members understand the calories in / calories out equation?

How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice

trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015

Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?

What do your members experience in your club, and how does this impact retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms

What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?

Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report

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

We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is soon to unveil one of the world’s first permanent Immersive Fitness studios at its Raynes Park club in London as part of an exclusive partnership with Les Mills.

Targeting older members and focusing on social interaction are among Dr Melvyn Hillsdon’s top five tips for boosting retention in 2015

The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population

We report on a recent project by MYZONE and Village Urban Resorts in Aberdeen

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment

Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door

Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector

Does interaction with fitness staff impact on member progress, and does this have an effect on retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

What will the digital health club of the future look like? We ask the experts for their thoughts

Have you considered installing fingerprint access technology in your club?