An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

A growing body of research shows how gut health can impact anything from our immunity to our mood

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?

When planning a new schedule for your facility, remember to apply the ‘four Cs’, says Everyone Active’s James Bowden

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

Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to revolutionise the fast-growing market and “reshape the way people think,” according to a new report.

American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.

Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with the potential for energy to be generated from body heat and movement, plus ambient energy from the environment.

Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with potential hackers able to intercept users' data for as little as US$70 (€52, £41), according to a new study by online and mobile security specialist Symantec.

Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early 2015.

Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the creation of a new set of earphones designed to collate health and fitness metrics, while also looking to cater for the safety of cyclists and joggers.

IHRSA unveils the world’s top health and fitness brands in this year’s Global 25 report

How should we define obesity – is it a disease, a disability or a lifestyle condition? And why does this definition matter? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

CEO David Stalker looks ahead to National Fitness Day, which swings into action this September

Ray Algar reports on US charity-powered gym The Movement

The Child Protection in Sport Unit is turning its attention to helping the leisure sector put safeguards in place

Could adopting a different approach to city design and planning help make the UK population healthier? Jacqueline Bennett reports

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

Research from the US shows that the key to getting exercise results lies in upping the intensity

David Thompson visits the new Athlete Lab cycle hub in London, to see how its team is putting a different spin on performance training

Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?

Apple is expected to continue its push into the health and fitness technology market when it releases the iPhone 6 and its new iOS8 operating system.

The 2014 final of what has been touted by football fans and media alike as the greatest World Cup of all time, has been filmed using a pioneering 360° Ultra HD viewing experience to debut in FIFA’s recently approved World Football Museum, opening in 2016.

On a new 3D body scanner

Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch of a new wearable fitness product, as the sportswear giant seeks to boost its presence in the booming technology marketplace.

On his dream for the fitness industry

Technology developer X-Doria has created a new piece of wearable kit allowing parents to set physical activity goals for their children, also enabling them to keep tabs on how much exercise their kids are doing.

Software supplier Gladstone talks about completing the switch-over of Active Newham's three leisure centres in just six weeks

Molly Crockett on precommitment