IHRSA’s vice president of health promotion and health policy provides an insight into this charitable venture

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

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.

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

The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

Empowering inactive populations to take control of their health through physical activity is one of the biggest challenges local authorities currently face. Step forward 1Life, which has pioneered a winning solution to transform lives across Milton Keynes’ deconditioned market

As the NHS opens its door to collaboration, the fitness sector must show how its services can deliver on the public health agenda, says Kate Cracknell

UK’s flagship carrier British Airways (BA) is developing an ingestible “wellness pill”, which would allow the airline to monitor passengers’ health information during flights.

Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if coupled with wellness coaching – according to a new study published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal.

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains

Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell

The Well Living Lab – the first human-centred research centre investigating the links between health and well-being and indoor environments – has announced its founding “alliance members”.

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event

After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.

The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money

A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell

The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose