The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?

Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans

Affordable fitness provider Pure Gym has launched an iPhone app, with an Android version set to follow later this year.

Spa and wellness company, Spafinder Wellness, is expanding its presence in Canada by launching a new French Canadian website and adding Canadian-specific content to Spafinder.ca.

Google Maps has taken its street view technology to its first NFL stadium, offering users a 360-degree view of the Lucas Oil Stadium – home to the Indianapolis Colts.

Online spa marketplace Wahanda has launched a new mobile booking site to allow' on-the-go' customers to book health and beauty treatments easily and quickly.

The latest supplements and items that can help generate additional revenue for your club

Abigail Harris looks at a number of recent participation-boosting club refurbishment projects

Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane

Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts

What do operators consider to be the future of technology in health clubs? Jon Nasta reports

A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month

Is the sector doing everything it needs to do to engage with today's consumer, asks Kate Cracknell

With cleanliness a retention issue, clubs should check out this event

Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil

Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way

payasUgym.com's Neil Harmsworth offers his thoughts on delivering an effective online sales strategy

Kate Cracknell visits the new Pure Club Med Gym, a high-end fitness offering in central Paris

The director of public health at NICE tells Julie Cramer why the organisation is determined to get GPs prescribing exercise

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

Budget club operator easyGym has partnered with fitness equipment supplier Precor to offer its members the option to buy a personalised entertainment package at its new Birmingham and Cardiff health clubs.

Market researcher L2 predicts YouTube will be among the social media brands leading the way in 2013 for beauty product marketing.

Members will no longer put up with tatty changing rooms. Abigail Harris looks at how premium installations are helping to sell the health club experience to new clients

Polar announces its new BEAT training iPhone app, while Tanita introduces a new segmental body composition monitor for clubs