Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.

Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical benefits of exercise – in findings that could reshape how the health and fitness industry understands training and performance.

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Throughout this week, industry consultant and founder of Trouble Global, Emma Barry, is inviting fitness professionals to a free online summit with a line-up of 25 industry heavyweights.

Miami-based reformer Pilates franchise, Jetset Pilates, has announced a strategic investment from Purchase Capital LLC to support long-term scalability.

A new report by Deloitte highlights the far-reaching impact of the fitness industry on the global economy and GDP and on people’s health outcomes

A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health and fitness industry, has been released by The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), in collaboration with IHRSA.

Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court action brought by F45 in the Australian Federal Court.

Styku has appointed Nicholas Trosko as its new chief revenue officer.

Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its partnership with Williams Racing.

The Grandes Alpes, Courchevel 1850, a chalet-inspired resort in France, has partnered with Swiss anti-ageing brand Bellefontaine to launch a Bellefontaine Spa at the alpine hotel.

St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre in Warwick has been fully reopened to the public as part of a £14.5m (US$20.6m, €16.7m) redevelopment programme of the region's leisure infrastructure.

Everyone Active has won the contract to manage and operate leisure centres in Warwick over the next ten years.

Councillors at Warwick District Council have agreed plans to invest £14.5million on revamping two of its leisure centres.

Warwick District Council plans to invest £12 million on two leisure centres over the next 18 months, with an external contractor to be appointed to manage its facilities.

As the economic climate improves, what should operators be doing to catch the attention of investors? We ask our panel of experts

Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES) has revealed that it made a return of less than £7m from the Bath Spa scheme, following the settlement of a legal dispute.