Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change

The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

A new study shows that the brain is able to programme endurance capacity

A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

New insights show the health and fitness market growing strongly across Europe, says Liz Terry

Fitness platform, Zing Coach, has teamed up with Les Mills, in a partnership that gives its users access to group workouts, through its proprietary AI model.

Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company

New research casts doubt on the effects of collagen on muscle-building

Kath Hudson asks the experts what approaches in elite sports recovery could be successfully brought to the gym floor

A white paper on women’s fitness, commissioned by Total Fitness, is a call to action says its CEO, Sophie Lawler

Recovery is now a key part of the wellness journey. Suppliers discuss their hero products and reveal what’s next

While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can positively impact healthy behaviours, new research shows devices can cause internal conflict for some users.

Tony Veal and Atara Sivan on why access to leisure needs more focus from leaders

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark

Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he will be starting a new company to focus on improving health spans, called Healthspanners.

Built around behaviour change science, guruPaul is an innovation from retention specialist, Paul Bedford.

Finnish smart ring company, Ōura, has announced a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health.

Vibrating tendons before cycling makes exercise feel easier, new study shows

UK Active’s work with Beano Brain casts light on Gen Alpha, and what the rise of GLP-1 use means for health clubs

With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa XSignal is providing a solution that is fast gaining traction in clinics.

New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise

A research initiative has found small lifestyle changes impact longevity

How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?

The MD of Active Insight says the sector can use data to deliver more powerful member experiences and outcomes

Pelvic floor training is gaining in popularity, with self-operating pelvic chairs providing an additional source of income for clubs

It’s time to get emotional in inspiring members to find joy and pleasure in their workouts, says Liz Terry