Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips

We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping ropes into the 21st century.

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

What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider

Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study which aims to use the data to help calculate a patient’s recovery time from spine surgery.

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

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have been designed to set pulses racing by offering unprecedented levels of accuracy.

Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report

As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of power dressing for business leaders next year, in the same way that shoulder pads dominated 1980s wardrobes.

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule sensors which detect breast movement.

Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients, which automatically update according to activity levels.

We catch up with the latest products in wearable technology – a market that’s expected to be worth US$2bn by 2018

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby

mywellness cloud – delivering the ultimate digital workout experience for your members

Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens

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

Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan

A bottom-up approach to risk management can work for clubs, says Right Directions’ Gill Twell in her step-by-step guide

Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole host of health and fitness-related functions.

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

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

Google’s plans to develop smart contact lenses, designed to foster health benefits and aid vision, have progressed after the firm outlined a partnership with pharmaceutical company Novartis to take the project forward.

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 a new 3D body scanner

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.

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