The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.

Study highlights a new treadmill test that identifies a person’s risk of dying

In her IHRSA 15 keynote, psychologist Kelly McGonigal spoke about the science of willpower and how the health and fitness industry can seek to harness it

New Ipsos MORI research highlights a worrying trend for people to follow the sedentary norm

The award-winning author and New York Times columnist will discuss the qualities of strong leaders at IHRSA 2015

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

Kate Cracknell talks to the partner of investment firm Encore Capital about its plans to create London’s leading group of holistic health clubs

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

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

Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an expected boom in consumers' desire for preventative healthcare via digital devices – given the current popularity of fitness and dieting apps.

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

Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of heavy losses.

Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit

Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the wearable tech market, Microsoft has duly proven that there’s no smoke without fire by unveiling the Microsoft Band.

Kath Hudson offers an overview of the groups and schemes pitching to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans

American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.

Research from the US shows that the key to getting exercise results lies in upping the intensity

Mental health is often treated as the poor relation to physical health. How can health clubs address this?

Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues

Gymtopia, Hukka, Finland, squash balls, therapeutic blankets, autistic, autism

EuropeActive plans to grow usage of fitness centres to 80 million members across Europe by 2025. But how?

A headband which reads and measures the user’s brainwaves has been launched on the consumer market with an integrated brain health system which teaches meditation for US$299 (€220, £178).

The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

US scientists have discovered a new benefit of exercise: its ability to remove debris in the body

In the final part of his series looking at member retention, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the reasons why members leave

US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains