Are you a manager or a leader, and are you getting the best out of your team? Justin Tamsett offers his advice on employee motivation

The shortlist is announced for the 2014 Members' Choice Health Club Awards. Is your club in the running?

EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report

Exercise may reduce the risk of obesity thanks to its impact on good bacteria in the gut, says new research

Given the recent boom in the wearable technology market, experts have decided to research the effectiveness of a number of fitness bands, with results showing that not all devices are as accurate as each other.

Apple’s often-discussed entrance into the wearable tech market with the so- called iWatch, could happen as soon as October, according to the latest industry rumours.

The first ever London Technology Week – to run from 16-20 June – will be bolstered by the inaugural Leisure Tech Expo (LTE), a one-day event designed to showcase the latest industry uses for digital innovations.

San Francisco 49ers has released a raft of new details ahead of the scheduled opening of the team’s new US$1.2bn (€881m, £715m) Levi’s Stadium, including a new museum dedicated to the team.

Mental health is often treated as the poor relation to physical health. How can health clubs address this?

As little as £3 is enough incentive for 50 per cent of people to change their behaviour, says a team from Newcastle University in the UK

A scheme to get more disabled people into fitness careers, created by the charity behind the Aspire National Training Centre, is gathering pace. Rhianon Howells reports

Dave Wright offers his advice to health club managers wanting to improve their understanding of, and performance in, the area of sales

Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues

EuropeActive plans to grow usage of fitness centres to 80 million members across Europe by 2025. But how?

Why are gyms making such a mess of the leaving process, and how can they do better? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their advice

The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK

Gymtopia, Hukka, Finland, squash balls, therapeutic blankets, autistic, autism

The launch of Gladstone's mobile booking app at Edinburgh Leisure sites has brought great benefits to both customers and staff

Clubs that ignore the tech trend will increasingly lose out. It's time to reinvent ourselves to ensure we remain relevant, says Kate Cracknell

Sean James reports on the growing functionality and popularity of apps among gym members and health club operators alike

Part nine of a nine-part series Leisure centres have a way to increase their sales, income and reach without any financial Outlay, thanks to Alliance Leisure's ‘No Risk' package

Senior research manager Melissa Rodriguez outlines the findings of the 2014 IHRSA Global Report

A paraplegic teenager will officially kick-off this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil, showcasing new technology which could transform lives for millions of paralysed people.

As part of merging its corporate and consumer wellbeing services into Nuffield Health Wellbeing, the Nuffield Health charity is pushing ahead with planned digital innovations to expand its corporate wellness offerings.

Antipodean training provider the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has become one of the first fitness brands to utilise photo-messaging app Snapchat.

ukactive wants physical activity to rise 1 per cent a year for the next five years. Is this really achievable?

Does your business look beyond profit to deliver a more socially-conscious agenda? Ray Algar outlines the findings of his new report

As part of our management series, Julian Leybourne offers his views on management’s role in creating effective marketing communications

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention