Is heart rate training the magic bullet for all members to get results?

Mental health at work, technology for PTs, the value of data and self-powered kit are this month’s topics

Can clubs harness the power of social media to get more people moving?

EZ-Runner’s solution for The Third Space has enhanced both the online and in-club member experience

Sport England’s evolution – encapsulated in its new strategy – means sport and fitness are now on the same page, says ukactive’s Steven Ward

Scientists in the US have released a study indicating that exercise could lower the chances of women getting cervical cancer

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport

Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software

payasUgym’s new Partner Portal provides operators with the marketplace data they need to make their business more competitive

Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross

The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities

Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

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

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is proving to be a particular hit with the female and millennial markets.

Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as customer experience manager to support the wearable tech company’s continued growth.

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the introduction of virtual fitness studios across nearly 60 of its 83 UK health clubs.

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.”

Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features and accelerate growth as it bids to dominate mobile technology in the fitness industry.

Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of brand engagement on social media, but a new report shows that there’s plenty of room for improvement across the fitness sector.

A new app has been launched that enables UK gym owners to trade-in their old fitness equipment within minutes via an online auction platform.

1Rebel is planning its own spin on active commuting with cycling studios on London buses. So what’s the consensus on this eye-catching new idea?

We take a look at some of the products and services that were unveiled at FIBO 2016 in Cologne, Germany, in April

René Hanschke of eGym considers the growing need for suppliers to become data consultants