Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class

We delve into the science behind EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training

Are you aware of the mental health issues that can affect your members?

After a decade of establishing its EMS system as a strong global leader, German innovator miha bodytec has opened a London office to expand its UK presence

Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving

New Zealand consistently beats the UK in Net Promotor Scores – a measure of customer satisfaction. Mike Hill reports

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.

The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Italy-based equipment supplier Technogym has joined forces with computer giant IBM as part of plans to develop an artificial intelligence-driven, “cognitive coaching platform” for the health, fitness and wellness markets.

The quest for open data in the fitness sector, the acquisition of REPs, and the impact body scanners may have on health outcomes are topics for discussion

As functional training grows in popularity, operators are investing in ever-more eye-catching zones for their clubs

Pilates has blossomed since its creation in the early 1900s. We talk to leading providers about what to expect next

The latest product news from the world of EMS (Electric Muscle Stimulation)

Tom Walker reports on the array of virtual exercise apps that are taking fitness beyond the four walls of the gym

A new breed of meditation studio in the US is offering drop-in sessions for people wanting to take time out from their stressful lives. Is this set to become a global trend?

How can you be sure that members of both genders, and all ages, feel completely comfortable in your gym? We ask our panel

We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April

Sports psychologist Dr Paul McCarthy on the importance of understanding our thoughts and emotions when exercising

The founder of Too Fat to Run tells how her personal blog turned into a business with 40,000 followers

Public health expert Dr Nick Cavill discusses the best ways to help people get active

Our mystery shoppers give their verdict on John Reed and Cyberobics, the new premium brands from McFIT

Exercise during pregnancy may protect children from disease later in life, according to a recent study from the US

A new breed of boutique studio is showing how meditation and mindfulness can be packaged in a way that engages today’s consumer, says Kate Cracknell

How much consideration do you give to potential vibration and noise issues when building a gym? Martin McNulty reports

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s focus for the next few years

Xercise4Less topped the social media charts in a recent industry survey. Its social media guru Joe Hall shares his tips

Passionate and committed employees have a direct impact on your bottom line. So how can operators best drive engagement levels across their team?

Tech has sparked a relationship revolution, says IHRSA 2017 speaker Seth Mattison

Chinese architecture and design studio Coordination Asia have completed a series of sci-fi tinged pop-up running hubs for sports giant Nike at Shanghai’s Times Square.