What are the most exciting innovations in the world of pilates at the moment? Kath Hudson asks the experts for their thoughts on current and future trends

Spa Business magazine has announced its Spa Foresight™ 2013/14 report which highlights trends and influences in the international spa industry and identifies opportunities for growth in terms of market sectors, world regions, management protocols and treatment types.

Kath Hudson takes a look at the growing technological options available for tracking members' physical activity both in and out of the health club environment

What's the future of member payments? Technology is moving fast, but is it helping operators to make more money? Kath Hudson asks the experts

The founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about putting an ethos of caring at the heart of his Canadian club empire

MD Revolution (MDR) is rolling out a subscription service for its proactive, personalised health care service.

Vibration training can greatly benefit MS sufferers, according to a Borders Sport & Leisure pilot study

Bill McBride reflects on IHRSA's achievements over the past year, as he passes on the mantle of chair of the board of directors

With online businesses and out-of-club fitness on the rise, how can facility-based operators respond? We ask our panel of experts

St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages

Operators increasingly need to demonstrate social value. Julie Cramer reports on the progress being made

Cloud-based spa software company SpaBooker has secured an investment of US$27.5million (£17.9m; E21m) in series B financing in a deal led by Bain Capital Ventures.
The company will use the funding to continue to refine and develop its software, which gets five new releases a year, with a focus on the continued development of revenue-driving marketing tools.

'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym

Pressure on sales thanks to a weak economy, and an over-emphasis on social media, are detracting from real retention efforts, says Guy Griffiths

As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'

Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend

Management company Leisure Connection is to make its gym and leisure facilities available through online gym booking service payasUgym.com.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

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

Can your fitness business pass the five-word test, asks Jay Ablondi, plus a congress report from Vienna

CEO Dave Stalker explains why the FIA has rebranded to ukactive, and what it means for the industry

Technogym has opened its brand new headquarters: the Wellness Village in Cesena, Italy. Kate Cracknell pays a visit and finds an exemplary corporate wellness model