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

As the economic climate improves, what should operators be doing to catch the attention of investors? We ask our panel of experts

Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event

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

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

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

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

As the wearable tech market heats up with firms like Apple, Samsung and Google at the centre of a battle for supremacy, the latest figures from mobile research firm Flurry show that consumer appetite for fitness apps shows no sign of abating.

The 2014 Wimbledon tennis championship has kicked off today with a number of technological innovations which are set to improve the way "digital fans" (spectators with mobile devices) engage with the action.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

After much speculation, Apple has confirmed at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, California that it plans to soon launch a native health tracking platform.

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

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

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

A headband which reads and measures the user’s brainwaves has been launched on the consumer market with an integrated brain health system which teaches meditation for US$299 (€220, £178).

Samsung has unveiled a new prototype wristband that could be used to measure and collate a range of health and fitness data.

Les Mills International has today launched a brand new “immersive fitness” product in an initiative it’s calling The Project.

A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of their body, enabling them to monitor changes over time in relation to exercise and physical activity.

US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed for children.

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

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.

A progressive shirt has been developed enabling fans to experience the same sensory sensations as athletes live during games and contests.

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