For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up

CEO David Stalker outlines the key changes to public health commissioning which came into force this month, and what these mean for health and wellbeing providers

The co-owner and director of Dutch health club operator and construction company Pellikaan talks to Kate Cracknell about integrating fitness and medical offerings

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

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?

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

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

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

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

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

ukactive announces new board members, and Beattie leaves énergie

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

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.

Is the health and fitness industry approaching children's fitness in the right way? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their views

Oliver Gillie reports on the benefits of the 'sunshine vitamin' - vitamin D - and how it is helping top athletes to improve their performance and be more competitive

Fitness operators must investigate new revenue channels to grow in 2013, says Mintel's Michael Oliver

Nick Batram asks whether the investment climate is now right for some health and fitness companies to re-enter the UK stock market

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports

PayasUgym has secured a partnership with Tesco which will see the online company provide gym passes to over 16 million Clubcard customers.

A fitness technology startup that offers consumers the opportunity to search for group exercise classes in their area is looking to expand its services in the UK.

Health club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has launched a free UK mobile app aimed at both members and non-members.