Doug Werner outlines the powerful impact that the ‘Lean' protocol can have on the sales process at health and fitness clubs

Edward Phillips, founder of the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in Boston, US, talks to Julie Cramer about tackling chronic disease

The Global Spa and Wellness Summit has announced the launch of an infographic competition. Entrants are invited to explore aspects of the spa or wellness industries and present the material in the form of an infographic.

Today's multi-faceted spas have important lessons to teach health clubs about the customer experience, says Liz Holmes

The MD of Reebok Sports Club London talks Kate Cracknell through the major redevelopment project that's seen a “total transformation” of the offering

Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs

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

We must present a united front with our wellness allies to keep the momentum behind integrated wellbeing, says Kate Cracknell

Should the fitness industry follow the example of the spa sector and launch a central research portal?

Clubs need to be proactive in their approach to media opportunities, says Patricia Amend

A look at the hottest trends impacting the health club spa industry

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

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany

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

Spa and wellness company, Spafinder Wellness, is expanding its presence in Canada by launching a new French Canadian website and adding Canadian-specific content to Spafinder.ca.

A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month

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

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

NICE is now recommending that physical activity be included in the QOF, which financially incentivises GPs for prescribing specific treatments. This is, says Liz Terry, a major breakthrough for the fitness industry

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

A Spanish health resort is taking wellbeing and healthy lifestyles into the digital age, providing guests with customised iPads for the duration of their stay.

Spafinder Wellness is to expand its Last Minute platform to Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles in November. The service has been designed to help spas, health clubs and wellness centres more easily fill open appointment times that previously would have gone un-booked.

Former US President Bill Clinton and Giorgio Napolitano, the President of Italy, will be at the opening of the Technogym Village on 29 September 2012, along with 800 other guests from more than 60 countries.

Daily deals website Groupon has launched its new Scheduler online booking system to provide businesses with the opportunity to manage their schedules and accept bookings directly.

Pete Ellis, chair and CEO of SpaFinder, has launched WellTech, a new health and wellness-focused 'incubator' designed to support, develop and bring new technology companies to market. Selected firms using technology to devise new consumer health and wellness solutions will receive a minimum investment of US$50,000.

Cloud-based management software provider GramercyOne and deals website Lifebooker have announced a partnership which will enable spas to market unfilled appointments through their business management software.

This year's event takes place in April