Data security at health clubs and leisure centres could be at risk because staff are using unofficial channels such as Facebook and WhatsApp to communicate work-related issues, according to a new survey.

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

How can clubs best get ready for a new generation of consumers and employees?

The social media influencer explains how operators can tap into influencer marketing

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates

Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.

We catch up with the founder of dancebased fitness concept Swing Train

It’s time to embrace data, says Steve Ward

The princess behind Saudi Arabia’s new women-only health club chain

The latest figures from The Leisure Database Company show strong growth in the UK the market. David Minton reports

Les Mills’ The Trip transforms the group fitness offering at West Wood Club in Dublin

The CEO of Russian fitness operator World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about new ventures in Moscow and beyond

The Asian spa and wellness sector faces four critical challenges, according to a new report.

IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh reports on the many highlights of the recent convention and trade show in Los Angeles, US

BOOM Cycle’s Bangs and a Bun talks about motivating people and putting the focus on mindfulness

AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise

Xercise4Less topped the social media charts in a recent industry survey. Its social media guru Joe Hall shares his tips

We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April

Tech has sparked a relationship revolution, says IHRSA 2017 speaker Seth Mattison

Innovations are growing the fitness industry, but more needs to be done to achieve future success. David Minton summarises findings from The Leisure Database Company’s (TLDC) State of the Fitness Industry Report

Record, respond, resolve – key stages in a customer feedback system. Leisure-net’s Mike Hill explains why opening up avenues for customer feedback is a great opportunity, not risky business

Nuffield’s in-school head of wellbeing on teaching children strategies for physical and mental wellbeing

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

Software originally designed to fight crime is now being used to battle health club attrition. Dr Paul Bedford reports

Snapchat and Facebook Live are changing social media. Video should be a key part of your strategy, says Tom Godwin

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event

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