The importance of improving employees’ health and the effectiveness of HR training are topics up for discussion this month

Is the prediction of explosive growth in the fitness industry over the next decade achievable with the help of technology?

What’s the right personal training set-up for your club and your trainers? We examine three popular models

Why aren’t more health club spas disability-friendly? We ask the experts

What sets market leaders apart from the fitness field? Jon Feld finds out

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

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.

The workforce agenda is back on track, says public affairs director Huw Edwards

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

The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money

Blended coaching models, combining in-person support with self-management via an app, boost retention, says Virtuagym

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

If you want to offer HIIT training in your health club, Wattbike is the perfect tool

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell

We talk to TV’s Hairy Bikers about their new Diet Club

A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market

The outdoor exercise pioneer on the FLAME Award-winning Beat the Street

A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties

Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training

The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose

Several British athletes will be able to scope out international venues ahead of major competitions using virtual reality headsets.

Wembley Stadium has launched what it calls “the world’s most technologically advanced stadium tour”, using beacon technology, 360 video and augmented reality to provide a mind-blowing interactive experience for visitors exploring the home of English football.

L'Oréal USA has launched "Beaumoji," a messaging keyboard designed to enhance and animate conversations around the world of beauty. The keyboard offers 130 playful and on-trend emojis created for beauty enthusiasts.

A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.

Having taken the US by storm since its launch last week, and with UK users also getting in on the act, Pokémon Go is being held up as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity.

Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a child’s fitness levels, but also makes them happier, according to new research.

Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.

Our panel of experts discuss the latest innovations designed to make it easier for members to spend money at their gym

We round up some of the newest functional fitness products to hit the market

A look at some of the latest physical activity initiatives to get kids moving