ukactive strategy director Steven Ward considers what might be in store for the physical activity sector following the 2015 General Election

Does personal training increase member retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon offers insight and analysis based on his ongoing research

In her IHRSA 15 keynote, psychologist Kelly McGonigal spoke about the science of willpower and how the health and fitness industry can seek to harness it

Who’s in the 20 leading fitness operators in Europe, and what have been the dynamics in market over the last year?

The new CEO of affordable fitness chain Pure Gym talks to Kate Cracknell about the need to shift the focus beyond the gym walls

We round up some of the latest news from the world of vibration training, including the launch of the VibroGym Evolution in the UK

School PE is failing to inspire people to engage in activity as adults, says Dean Horridge of Fit for Sport

How can gyms better position the popular discipline to appeal to male clients? We talk to the operators who are having success in this area

AMPY harnesses your own movement to charge your phone, as its co-founders explain

As the world’s population ages, how can the wellness industry best provide for older people’s needs? Katie Barnes asks a global panel of experts

What more can the health and fitness industry do to get people more active while moving from A to B? Kath Hudson reports

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

Physical inactivity is a major factor in lifestyle diseases like cancer and diabetes. Is it time for a top-down intervention to get people moving?

ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines plans to drive the skills agenda back to the top of the priority list

The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region

Women tend to avoid weights for fear of looking like a bodybuilder, but strength training should be a key part of their workouts. We take a look at some best practice examples

Gladstone showcases its new app, which has been designed to help users book and pay for classes and activities on the go

Taking regular exercise has the power to actually change our DNA, according to the latest findings by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden

PAN Studio's Run An Empire app aims to bring sport to a gaming generation

Do we need legislation to get people moving, and if so are we looking for fitness’ equivalent of the smoking ban? Kate Cracknell offers her thoughts

Ninety per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group – ensure your group exercise timetable has pulling power, says Les Mills UK

The co-founder of Morning Gloryville on getting the world to rise and shine

New Ipsos MORI research highlights a worrying trend for people to follow the sedentary norm

Here come the girls – Matrix offers an overview of its initiatives to promote, develop and encourage women’s sport and activity

What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider

Video can ignite your social media, but you need to know how to use the medium to its best effect. Manraaj Sunner offers his advice

Ray Algar reports on the health club chain giving young homeless people a future, thanks to the legacy of Baron Carl Gripenstedt

The new CEO of Places for People Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about the company becoming a social enterprise and rolling out a private community gym brand

Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next month’s Wearable Technology Show, which takes place from 10-11 March at ExCeL in London.

PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, is trialling a programme that will see private gyms receive GP-referred patients and help tackle the UK’s inactivity epidemic.