Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

Macmillan Cancer Support's Jo Foster will speak at Elevate 2016, discussing ways in which exercise can help cancer patients

With nearly 25 years’ experience of creating changing provision, Craftsman showcases some of its work

You need to maintain a healthy weight as well as exercise, says new research from Sweden

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

We’ve reached a tipping point in the healthy living revolution, with Healthy New Towns and Sporting Future two huge opportunities to embrace, says Liz Terry

Legend’s club management software solution has successfully launched in Canada. Its new clients share their thoughts

Former Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke offers her advice to operators wanting to get the most out of social media

Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy, having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.

Fitness technology giant Gantner has been acquired by the private equity backer behind high street food chain EAT.

Social workout app Fitssi is on a mission to connect more like- minded fitness fans and the company has outlined expansion into the US as its latest objective.

Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as the firm revs up for an expansion into the US market.

With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population in Dubai is overweight, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has drawn up a behaviour change plan in an effort to get residents to eat more healthily and take more exercise.

Microsoft is dipping its toe in the sport market by adapting its augmented reality HoloLens headset to expand fan experiences for National Football League (NFL) games.

The team at Health Club Management offer their thoughts on the trends that are set to shape the future of fitness

Managed properly, ClassPass is definitely a friend, not foe, to studio operators, says 1Rebel’s Giles Dean

We take a look at the latest projects from Matrix Fitness, Craftsman Quality Lockers and MYZONE

It’s time to get creative to make your indoor cycling studio stand out. Kate Cracknell takes a look around the world for inspiration, from the US to Australia, Asia to the UK

A selection of innovative projects from independent operators

A new breed of wearable technology, fitness nights out, DNA testing and software as king. We round up some of the trends set to define the global health and fitness industry in 2016 and beyond

What might the coming year bring for the fitness and physical activity sector? We ask our expert panel

Our experts examine the trends that will shape the future of the spa and wellness industries

Locker specialists Ridgeway, Craftsman, Ojmar and Codelocks share the details of their newest installations

We round up some of the latest research in the areas of health, fitness and wellbeing – including studies on the impact of exercise on asthma, and the health benefits of intermittent fasting

The founders of Bitwalking unveil the app that lets you earn money by walking

The latest access control systems not only keep on top of who’s coming in and out of your health club, but also show you what members are doing once they’re in your facility. Rhianon Howells reports

Work experience is more important than academic qualifications, and secondary spend is a growing focus. Mike Hill of Leisure-net Solutions canvasses the views of some of the UK’s leading health and fitness operators

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016

UK low-cost operator The Gym Group recently completed a successful IPO, and Pure Gym is also considering a flotation. What might be the impact and learnings for the rest of the sector? Niamh Madigan reports

The NK Social Strollers project demonstrates how 1Life is able to collaborate with local partners to promote wellbeing