Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray

The chair of Health & Fitness Nordic talks to Kate Cracknell about the disruptive influence of technology and the fundamental need for businesses to be useful

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club

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

Part eight of a nine-part series Whether it’s pre-sales assistance, staff training or a complete ‘no-results, no-fee’ package, Alliance has a bespoke solution to support all businesses

A number of devices are currently in development that could be used to provide real-time data and metrics specific to individual players partaking in sport, giving audiences and commentators more detailed information on performance levels during contests.

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Physical Company reflects on its key milestones and looks ahead to the future

The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing

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

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

IHRSA Annual Convention & Trade Show, IHRSA 2014, Sally Hogshead, Gary Vaynerchuck, Dan Heath, Luke Williams

A new tracking device has been developed to help hockey players collect and analyse stick-related data when training or playing matches.

David Lloyd Leisure has teamed up with Universal Music UK to launch an exclusive music app aimed at boosting performance during exercise.

Sportswear giant Nike has signalled its ambitions to dominate the wearable tech and fitness app market with the opening of a research and development lab in San Francisco, California.

Functional training is generating a real buzz both for members and for the balance sheet

From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications

Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism