The future of health clubs is tech: why operators are using tech to personalise their members' experiences

Office workers need to schedule an hour of exercise a day or risk serious health issues, says study

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless GANTNER smart card solution

We look ahead to the UK’s largest trade event for leisure professionals, now entering its 28th year

The Wattbike makes athletes accountable to themselves, their coaches and teammates. The consistency and reliability of the data means that there is no hiding behind the numbers, making it the perfect tool to ensure the best team is selected for the new season

What’s a gym without working equipment? Kate Corney looks at what’s new in servicing and maintenance. For more information, log on to fitness-kit.net and type the company name under ‘keyword search’

oneone fitness, UK developer of premium software based solutions, has launched gym budd-e, an interactive fitness kiosk designed to transform members’ gym floor experience

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event which takes place in Seville, Spain, in October

In the physical activity sector, we often rely more on the natural drive and passion of our people to achieve success in our workplaces. Is that enough?

Should personal trainers be offered training in counselling to be better able to support people through the process of behaviour change?

When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's high-powered approach to fitness

New fitness sector initiatives to help people navigate the maze of weight loss advice

Obesity levels are reaching epidemic proportions, with poor diet choices being one of the contributing factors - so shouldn't the health and fitness sector stop serving unhealthy food?

With a 10-year contract to manage five leisure centres in Milton Keynes, leisure operator 1Life is has embarked on a £1.3m investment programme to breathe new life into the portfolio

Outdoor education, with activity built in to learning, is delivering results for kids and teachers alike

Gladstone’s new access control solution doesn’t just provide enhanced security and track attendance: it delivers invaluable insights into exactly how customers use your facilities

Fitness trackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated – and popular. Tom Walker looks at some of the hottest products on the market

Does using an activity tracker make you more likely to quit your gym membership?

Why are Mainstream gym operators in the US venturing into boutique studios?

The Virtuagym software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members, enhancing day-to-day engagement, communication and motivation

What can health club operators learn from the success of Pokemon Go?

Will older women want a virtual-only gym? Fitness industry veteran Tony de Leede thinks so

Following its overwhelming success in 2015, the dedicated Matrix show is back in October, and promises to offer a lively and packed schedule of fitness industry experiences and information