We put the spotlight on a number of new initiatives aiming to tackle the challenge of childhood inactivity

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to facilitate bookings in all areas of operation

Fitness trackers have their place, but if users don’t understand the data they may become demotivated, says Andy Jackson of AJ Scot LLC

Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?

Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

There’s more to data than just gathering information – an operator also needs to be able to access and analyse its findings

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children

Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore

In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method

The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business

Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity

Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker

MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

Pulse has appointed Paul Shinners as director of interactive products to spearhead the company’s expansion into the interactive fitness market.

Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.

The rapid advance of technology is democratising fitness, giving consumers more choice than ever before and leaving businesses facing difficult dilemmas, says new Pure Gym CEO Humphrey Cobbold.

Wearable technology start up, FirstV1sion, is seeking to raise €2.5m (£1.8m, $2.6m) on crowdfunding platform, BackToTheFuture for its T- shirt with a camera embedded in the chest capable of delivering broadcast-quality video.

The Active Movement campaign is encouraging office workers to be more active, even if it’s just a case of standing up more, says Phil Rumbelow of Jubilee Hall Trust

The latest fitness products to further diversify your studio offering

In the light of rising childhood obesity, a growing number of initiatives are facing up to the challenge of getting kids active again

Abigail Harris talks to operators about designing changing room facilities that wow customers

The stats show that women are less active than men and more likely to drop out of sport. So how can the industry tackle this?

ukactive’s CEO David Stalker discusses the proposed move towards a single organisation covering all skills and workforce development for health and fitness

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?