Barefoot running is supposed to be the natural way, so can it work from a prehab point of view or does it present a new set of problems?

Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs

In the second of his three-part series on retention and the member journey, Guy Griffiths looks at the ongoing health club member

The founder and CEO of Mytime Active talks to Kate Cracknell about opportunities in public health, building community partnerships and re-investing profits to change lives

Kate Cracknell talks to Jane Irving of Big Shot Productions about the fitness industry launch of Tabata – the clinically-proven Japanese workout system that promises results in just four minutes

Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports

CEO David Stalker reports on a recent focus group examining children's activity and school sport

Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them

Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games

As part of our continuing series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss offers his advice on the questions, tools and strategies needed to effectively deliver health coaching

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

Can the sector better engage with members by more wholeheartedly embracing CSR? Kate Cracknell reports on the birth of Gymtopia

Clubs need to be proactive in their approach to media opportunities, says Patricia Amend

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

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

ukactive joins forces with Sport England to put more weight behind its drive to see a fitness professional in every GP surgery

Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

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

After acquiring DC Leisure, housing giant Places for People became a new player in the leisure arena. Julie Cramer talks to both company chiefs

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

Pressure on sales thanks to a weak economy, and an over-emphasis on social media, are detracting from real retention efforts, says Guy Griffiths

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

Do you have a vibration plate lying idle in your club? We ask suppliers for advice on how to breathe new life into this piece of kit

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

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

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

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

'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym

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