Premier Software Solutions' flagship business management system, Core by Premier Software, is the leading single and multi-site solution designed specifically for the spa, wellness and leisure industries.

A new study suggests that exercise leads to elevated galanin levels – which in turn helps the brain’s stress response, giving more resilience

In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work Out To Help Out campaign.

Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service and smartphone app.

Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings

The founder of Sana on creating a mask that replicates the effects of meditation via electrical stimulation

We find out how this tech giant continues to evolve its fitness offering, with aspirations to develop whole-life solutions

Using AI technology, Freeletics learns from 41 million users worldwide. Its CEO tells us more

Trent Ward and Yves Béhar have created an elegant home gym solution that uses AI and machine learning to coach users

Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.

The City of Portland in Maine, US, is investing in a wellness programme for its entire workforce. We talk to the founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays

Balance training is hitting the mainstream. We round up the latest kit available

Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen

How can operators encourage women and beginners to try strength training?

GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response

Digital music, podcast, and video streaming service, Spotify, has launched Daily Wellness: A new mix of motivational podcasts and personalised music to help people de-stress and stay well during the lockdown.

The founder of Remedy Place on setting up the world’s first ‘social wellness club’

Marcus Kingwell from EMD UK reports on Sweating Your Assets: The Value of Group Exercise. Together, UK local authorities, operators, the workforce and the industry can promote group exercise to bring about a healthier nation

The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.

Independent operators are driving creativity in the delivery of a wide range of vibrant fitness businesses. We look at some of the best, from those catering for members with elite sporting backgrounds to inventive gym spaces

Yetisen is using tattoos to show real-time changes to internal health

Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals curb anxiety and stress during the coronavirus shutdown.

Obesity and ageing have the same effects on the body, with some impacts being irreversible, according to new research

A study by Decathlon has found that couples who train together stay together

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

Dan Rees of Premier Global NASM starts a debate about the safest way to stretch, with a response from Flexology

Bolto saw a need for a “bespoke, femalespecific, results-driven boutique”

Is the fitness industry meeting the needs of introverts as well as extroverts?

Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in incentives as rewards, with wearable fitness gadgets among the most popular corporate perks.

The pool is the most expensive facility in most clubs. HCM explores how it can be used for aqua rehab, to sweat the assets and offer a valuable service to customers