Steven Ward offers his views on what the new DCMS Sporting Future strategy means for the physical activity sector

The coming together of sport and fitness – encapsulated in the new DCMS strategy – marks a huge opportunity for health clubs and leisure centres to play to their strengths and tap into new funding streams, says Kate Cracknell

A proliferation of opportunities to be physically active. ukactive’s Steven Ward looks ahead to 2016

Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the winner of an £80,000 development fund to create an app that inspires families to lead healthier lifestyles.

Steven Ward, executive director of ukactive, gives his views on what’s in store for the UK fitness and physical activity sector in 2016 – including new technology, sector diversification and assisting with public health remits

Neil King, managing director of 1Life, explains the leisure operator’s root and branch transformation since 2013

Following the lead of the US and Australia, trampolining parks are springing up all over the UK and Europe. So what’s all the fuss about, and how do these centres sit alongside other fitness operations?

Steven Ward offers an overview of ukactive’s new vision document

Your customers aren’t being disloyal if they don’t only use your gym, says Kate Cracknell. It’s time to recognise a growing desire for flexibility

ukactive’s latest report investigates best practice in the area of community wellbeing cross-sector partnerships. Executive director Steven Ward explains more

Steven Ward and Tanni Grey-Thomspon, executive director and chair of ukactive, are challenging the activity sector to strive for greater things. Kate Cracknell reports

Executive director of ukactive, Steven Ward, presents a sneak preview of the Flame survey findings, which will form part of the inaugural Consumer Insight report due this September

Is fitness testing in UK primary schools the answer to the ticking timebomb of childhood inactivity and soaring obesity rates?

Jak Phillips visits Oxygen Freejumping in Acton and explores whether it can jumpstart the UK’s fledgling trampoline park market

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year

The activity sector has to act now to embed the Active Every Day message in the public psyche, making it as potent a health mantra as Five a Day, says Kate Cracknell

For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment

The former Lib Dem MEP and now president of EuropeActive talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the ‘Cinderalla sport’ of fitness

ukactive chair Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson on the move towards a new workforce development structure for the activity sector

We report on some of the pressing issues raised during ‘Question Time’ at this year’s SIBEC UK

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity

ukactive’s CEO David Stalker discusses the proposed move towards a single organisation covering all skills and workforce development for health and fitness

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips

With Public Health England issuing a rallying cry about physical inactivity, how can the fitness industry help?

There is much the health and fitness sector can do to build closer links with GPs – and with it boost the number of people being active – says Kate Cracknell

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

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

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

ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines the work that lies ahead for the health and fitness industry as it progresses through 2015