Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as some have predicted, rather it will be the subsequent refinement of the product which will have the biggest impact, according to leading industry analyst Bryan O’Rourke.

Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by fitness technology, according to a team of industry experts.

Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is able to bring its latest patent to fruition.

What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s activity levels through the use of digital technology.

Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of heavy losses.

Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

CEO David Stalker talks about a new tie-up with Coca-Cola and how it fits with ukactive's mission

Microsoft could be looking to enter the smartwatch market with a focus on the health and fitness industry, following the publication of a patent originally filed in 2012.

With UK inactivity regularly making the headlines, Matrix Fitness puts its faith and finances into a two-wheeled solution

What does it mean now that physical activity has been taken off the QOF, and can it be reinstated?

ukactive teams up with Judy Murray to put family exercise on the agenda

US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains

How Lizzy Yarnold's win at the Sochi Olympics is the result of a world class technology partnership combined with an innovative talent identification programme.

Part five of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities – Fixed price contracts

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

Tapping into wellness tourism could help health clubs drive revenue, build communities and bring in new markets, says Kate Cracknell

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is to invest AU$2.5m to fund 17 projects benefiting 15 sporting organisations as part of its Competitive Innovation Fund programme.

Spa Business magazine has announced its Spa Foresight™ 2013/14 report which highlights trends and influences in the international spa industry and identifies opportunities for growth in terms of market sectors, world regions, management protocols and treatment types.

A new study has highlighted one of the reasons why exercise is effective in helping to prevent breast cancer

Kath Hudson talks to gym operators specifically targeting plus-sized customers with tailored, non-intimidating packages

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports