Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of legislation designed to tackle the obesity epidemic have hit legal hurdles and fierce resistance from both MPs and the medical profession.

The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press which claimed that the company has "collapsed".

Steve Ward celebrates how the industry has come together in the pandemic

A new healthy living strategy, which aims to combat health inequality, has been set out by the Scottish Conservative Party.

The latest fitness trend to hit London is mixed-gender naked yoga classes. Actor Matthew McConaughey and pop artist Lady Gaga are said to be fans of the liberating exercise, which supposedly helps participants beat weight issues and become less self-conscious.

Manraaj Sunner offers his advice to health clubs looking to develop an effective social media strategy

With the nation dying from obesity and related issues, it’s irresponsible to give people grounds to opt out of activity, says Kate Cracknell

Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day, contrary to popular belief that food eaten after a good night’s sleep is vital to kickstart metabolism and prevents snacking later in the day – according to a study by researchers at The University of Bath.

Health and fitness industry figureheads have rebuffed the sensational health claims reported on the Daily Mail website this week, following 5:2 diet advocate and author Dr Michael Mosley’s TV appearance on This Morning.

British Military Fitness (BMF) has criticised the 'unacceptable' comments made in the Daily Mail newspaper in relation to the service offered by military-style exercise providers.

Jean-Ann Marnoch, registrar at the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has written an open letter in response to a recent Daily Mail article which questioned the way personal trainers are regulated in the UK.

Fitness franchise, Curves for Women, has announced that it has opened 28 clubs in the UK since August 2003 – with a further 60 to 65 set to open in the next few months.