David Hopkins, MD and founder of mystery shopping and research company Proinsight, on turning everyday insights into profits

Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia

A look at a selection of initiatives designed to promote physical activity among children

Manraaj Sunner offers his advice to health clubs looking to develop an effective social media strategy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to continue research in partnership with an Australian developer to produce a reliable wearable sensor that can detect illegal bowling actions in the game.

Sepp Blatter has said a football TV referral system may be trialled in 2015, allowing coaches to challenge a referee’s decision for the first time ever.

Which elements of the member journey are most linked to retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the findings of the TRP 10,000 report

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

How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts

A preview of next month’s natural health exhibition

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

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

A new query builder and business intelligence tool – eyeQ – has been brought onto the leisure market

How will your club fare at this year’s Health Club Awards? Winners will be announced at LIW 2014

A South Korean study finds exercise can help control BECTS, a form of childhood epilepsy

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October

Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning

Manchester United FC (MUFC) has moved to ban iPads from the club’s stadium, at a time when many sports clubs are embracing technology as a way of enhancing the matchday experience.

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

Chris Lane reports on the link between good management and customer care, outlining how a focus on staff satisfaction can translate into huge benefits for end customers

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

Ray Algar reports on US charity-powered gym The Movement

Ex-members have previously bought into the idea of going to the gym, so how can we tempt them back again?

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

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

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

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