For many people the relentlessness of the hustle culture is costing our happiness. Tim Jack Adams, founder of wellbeing consultancy GreenX7, says most of his clients comment on experiencing a lack of sleep and a lack of fun. He says play isn’t just frivolous, it’s essential, especially with mental illness on the rise.

Designers and suppliers share thoughts and inspiration for your refurbishment

The founder of the Baseworks Method talks about his plans to work more closely with health and fitness industry professionals and operators

Balance training is hitting the mainstream. We round up the latest kit available

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines boutique disciplines

Susan Dyson, founder of Hiitgirl, has revealed plans to develop the brand and expand its presence beyond the single studio site in London's Highgate.

The co-founder of HiitGirl was inspired by consumer wellness brands to create a boutique HIIT studio for busy women

Women-only swimming sessions could hold the key to improving numbers, according to an initiative by leisure centre operator Serco.

Tom Walker investigates legal liability – exploring the considerations operators must make to ensure they keep themselves and their customers safe

Could body scanners be the secret to keeping gym-goers engaged and motivated?

Huddersfield University and Leeds fitness centre, ProFIT28, get to grips with their newly installed Gerflor products

Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of accidents in the UK, with the average cost of a slip claim costing £14,000.

From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

The case for and against barefoot running is examined in the latest issue of Health Club Management magazine. Although barefoot running shoes only make up 10-15 per cent of sports shoe sales, it's a fast growing sector and experts claim many people turn to barefoot running as a result of injury due to heel striking in conventional running shoes.

Barefoot or shod, people run best when they're comfortable, says Ben Hudson of Taylor & Francis Group

Barefoot running is supposed to be the natural way, so can it work from a prehab point of view or does it present a new set of problems?

Premier Training International, in collaboration with Vivobarefoot, is next month launching a barefoot running coaching course, to be taught by world-renowned expert Lee Saxby.