Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

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

Do you have a vibration plate lying idle in your club? We ask suppliers for advice on how to breathe new life into this piece of kit

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

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

Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts

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

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?

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

Is the health and fitness sector responding to the ever-more diverse needs of its potential customer base?