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 new CEO of Places for People Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about the company becoming a social enterprise and rolling out a private community gym brand

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?

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

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

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

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

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

1Rebel is a newly-launched premium lifestyle microgym which has set out to be a ‘fitness market disruptor’. Julie Cramer speaks to the founders

In 2015, the fitness sector must see disruption as a positive chance to challenge itself, rethink its model and remain relevant

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

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

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

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

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

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

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

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

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

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

The focus seems to be moving from personal training to small group training. Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering?

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

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

The four words ‘everybody active, every day’ are more than just the name of PHE’s framework to combat inactivity: they’re also a rallying cry for our sector, says Kate Cracknell

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

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

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

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

Have you considered installing fingerprint access technology in your club?