Cancer Research UK has teamed up with exercise reward app bounts to inspire charity fundraisers to keep active all year round.

Equipment and software supplier EGYM has announced a new research agreement with University College London to explore which methods of strength training are the most effective.

A 2,000sq ft (186sq m) curved LED screen will be one of the features of a giant stylised ship which is due to be built outside the home of the Minnesota Vikings.

Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological advances and future-proof their business, or risk being wiped out entirely.

A number of sports shown on the BBC are at risk of a drop in exposure and audience figures as part of the broadcaster's plans for £150m worth of spending cuts.

It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential gamechanger for the leisure industry.

Fitness entrepreneur Matt Roberts has launched a new on-demand digital workout channel which he hopes will become the 'Netflix for Fitness'.

Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.

Does your club have the ‘wow’ factor? We continue our series, looking at some of the world’s most architecturally impressive clubs

How can operators best broaden their revenue base by developing secondary income streams?

The sector has already made great strides in spreading the message of ‘Everybody active, every day’ says Tiffeny Gould of Everyone Active

We showcase the latest flooring launches from Escape, TVS Sports Surfaces and Gerflor, including a portable running track

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the 35th IHRSA Annual International Convention and Trade Show, being held in Florida for the very first time

January is boom time for fitness clubs, but how can operators ensure that all those keen New Year joiners haven’t faded away by the spring?

Les Mills outlines five steps to creating the best cycle experience

Steven Ward offers an overview of ukactive’s new vision document

Year-round exercise could be the key to fighting asthma, with the frequency of physical activity being more important than intensity, according to new research

The My Sportlady club has forged an invaluable place in the lives of women in Munich and beyond

Precor is expanding its offering through new partnerships with Spinning and Queenax

Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople

Your customers aren’t being disloyal if they don’t only use your gym, says Kate Cracknell. It’s time to recognise a growing desire for flexibility

Is it worth trying to get your members to visit more frequently? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon considers the likely impact on retention rates based on the TRP 10,000 survey

This year’s new-look Leisure Industry Week had a strong focus on education. If you missed the keynotes, we have the low-down

The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model

The new CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp talks to Kate Cracknell about growing its boutique club empire and building a global Barry’s community

Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved

In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market

Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym is targeting significant international growth after securing €2.1m (US$2.3m, £1.5m) in funding from Belgium-based Saffelberg Investments.

After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the mainstream of fitness in 2016.

The Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine, a 17,000sq ft (1,579sq m) facility in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, opened recently within The Sears Wellness Center.