Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget, just get on with it was a key takeaway from this year's Active Uprising conference.

The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent in 2022, as the country's fitness industry saw a strong recovery following the pandemic disruptions.

The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains

Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation before them, according to a new report from Les Mills.

Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible with 99 per cent of treadmills and now provides Bluetooth connectivity with over 400 treadmill models.

For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by seven per cent and life expectancy goes up by 1.26 years, according to a study released today (1 November) by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).

Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the US town of Montvale, New Jersey. It has also unveiled a “pay for what you want, when you want” membership model, which consumers can sign up for separately though the Drop Fitness app.

The gaming industry is the inspiration behind a new fitness concept launching in New Jersey. We talk to the Drop Fitness CEO about his innovative approach

Letters from Dr Bunmi Aboaba, David Monkhouse and Alastair Lomax

Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses

Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in fit-tech

Leading the race to a more connected world

The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose

Sport England has committed to investing in its This Girl Can campaign for at least another four years after recording a spike in participation figures.

Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow CES.

The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region

What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider

David Hopkins, MD and founder of mystery shopping and research company Proinsight, on turning everyday insights into profits

The CEO of Life Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the public health commissioners, and about totally rethinking the model of fitness facilities

To improve retention, operators need to become much more surgical in their analysis of why members are leaving, says Kate Cracknell