AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise

Exercise during pregnancy may protect children from disease later in life, according to a recent study from the US

We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April

Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials

Steven Ward, Executive Director of ukactive, is confident that 2017 will see our sector move forward at an increasingly fast pace

What more can the fitness sector do to help those suffering with mental health issues?

Aerobic fitness is on the verge of inclusion in medical examinations – a huge opportunity for the fitness sector on all fronts, says Kate Cracknell

Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, recently challenged the fitness industry to get involved in preventing lifestyle diseases

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet

The practices of meditation and mindfulness have seen huge growth – and it’s time for health clubs to get on-board

Practising mindfulness can help alleviate low back pain the heart of training

AntiGravity Yoga founder Christopher Harrison on his latest creations for personal trainers and massage therapists

After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal transformation.”

If men work out together at the gym it can have a positive impact on health, helping to relieve the stresses of the day, according to new research from the US

Sentinel Leisure Trust’s innovative model sees its commercial arm driving revenue to keep its leisure offering affordable

It’s vital that we engage the public in preventative healthcare, and PHE’s new One You campaign gives us a chance to do just that, says Kate Cracknell

Strictly Come Dancing’s Darcey Bussell tells us all about her new group exercise programme

The health and fitness industry has a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between illness and wellness, says Oliver Patrick, the co-founder of international health management business Viavi

Following the lead of the US and Australia, trampolining parks are springing up all over the UK and Europe. So what’s all the fuss about, and how do these centres sit alongside other fitness operations?

Cybex unveils its new Sparc Trainer – the next evolution of high intensity training

Conceived by fashion designer Donna Karan, the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy programme is bringing the medical and complementary worlds together

Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain

New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children

Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth