Doug Werner outlines the powerful impact that the ‘Lean' protocol can have on the sales process at health and fitness clubs

The MD of budget fitness operator Xercise4Less talks to Kate Cracknell about the company's brand new partnership with UK supermarket chain Tesco

As indoor cycling booms, Levze Kerey asks the experts for tips on how to capitalise on this trend

What are the most exciting innovations in the world of pilates at the moment? Kath Hudson asks the experts for their thoughts on current and future trends

Spa Business magazine has announced its Spa Foresight™ 2013/14 report which highlights trends and influences in the international spa industry and identifies opportunities for growth in terms of market sectors, world regions, management protocols and treatment types.

Today's multi-faceted spas have important lessons to teach health clubs about the customer experience, says Liz Holmes

Kath Hudson takes a look at the growing technological options available for tracking members' physical activity both in and out of the health club environment

Setting goals with members based on an understanding of their underlying motivations – their superordinate goals – is a vital to ensuring adherence, says Dr Paul Bedford

Are you charging the correct price for your club? How do you know when is the right time to put prices up, and how much should they increase by? We ask our panel

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

What's the future of member payments? Technology is moving fast, but is it helping operators to make more money? Kath Hudson asks the experts

Health and fitness operators must recognise and embrace the diverse 'tribes' that exist among their member base, says Kate Cracknell

Ignore absent members at your peril, and use your ex-member database as a feedback resource and prospect list, says Guy Griffiths

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?

Vibration training can greatly benefit MS sufferers, according to a Borders Sport & Leisure pilot study

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

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

With online businesses and out-of-club fitness on the rise, how can facility-based operators respond? We ask our panel of experts

The vending event takes place in June

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

Operators increasingly need to demonstrate social value. Julie Cramer reports on the progress being made

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

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

Are gyms currently maximising the revenue and retention potential of group exercise, asks Kate Cracknell

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

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

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

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

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