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.

A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

Les Mills rocks out final Group Fitness Experience (GFX) event in Liverpool

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

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.

An overview of Gerflor’s work with premium health club operator David Lloyd Leisure

CEO of ukactive David Stalker reviews the themes and moods at the recent Labour and Conservative Party conferences

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

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

How can you get more members attending more often and recommending your club to their friends and family?

Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report

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

Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep sports enthusiasts, outdoor workers and the general public warm during the winter months.

Rounding up some of the latest innovations in the area of consoles and in-club entertainment systems

The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours

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

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

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

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.

Nike has unveiled the world's first LED basketball court in Shanghai, China, a facility that has been created for basketball star Kobe Bryant to help train young players in Shanghai as part of Nike’s RISE campaign.

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

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

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

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

On his dream for the fitness industry

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

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