Elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales says a lack of sleep is preventing many athletes from achieving a personal best. He'll be speaking at Elevate 2016

Microsoft is dipping its toe in the sport market by adapting its augmented reality HoloLens headset to expand fan experiences for National Football League (NFL) games.

Nottingham University’s new SYNRGY-based Active Trail is proving a hit with students and staff alike

Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event

Neil King, managing director of 1Life, explains the leisure operator’s root and branch transformation since 2013

Video assistance for match officials, sin bins and temporary substitutions will be debated at next month’s International Football Association Board (IFAB) Annual Business Meeting (ABM).

Oil giant Shell has built Africa’s first human-powered football pitch as part of a programme to inspire entrepreneurs with innovative energy solutions.

A 2,000sq ft (186sq m) curved LED screen will be one of the features of a giant stylised ship which is due to be built outside the home of the Minnesota Vikings.

A number of sports shown on the BBC are at risk of a drop in exposure and audience figures as part of the broadcaster's plans for £150m worth of spending cuts.

This year’s new-look Leisure Industry Week had a strong focus on education. If you missed the keynotes, we have the low-down

A new virtual training solution designed to get kids moving through a range of on-demand and on-screen entertainment, fitness and dance activities has launched a Kickstarter campaign to turbocharge its growth.

Gladstone’s Learn2 software has revolutionised course management, with benefits for both customers and the bottom line

For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year

The former Lib Dem MEP and now president of EuropeActive talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the ‘Cinderalla sport’ of fitness

Forest Green Rovers Football Club (FGR) has revealed ambitious plans to build a £100m, eco- friendly sports and green technology complex which would include a new 5,000-capacity stadium.

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity

Olympic team pursuit gold medallist and England Rugby’s Tom Youngs explain why they use the Wattbike as part of their training regime

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly

trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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