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.

Miele Professional's new SPEED Plus freshwater dishwasher combines speed, efficiency, performance and cost-effectiveness

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

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

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention

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.

Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

Part eight of a nine-part series Whether it’s pre-sales assistance, staff training or a complete ‘no-results, no-fee’ package, Alliance has a bespoke solution to support all businesses

A new tracking device has been developed to help hockey players collect and analyse stick-related data when training or playing matches.

ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and leisure centres, enabling them to compare how their facility is performing against the industry average and rival establishments.

David Lloyd Leisure has teamed up with Universal Music UK to launch an exclusive music app aimed at boosting performance during exercise.

New research suggests that exercise can boost creative thinking

From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications

DNA profiling is quickly becoming a top trend for high profile sports athletes who are using the revolutionary technology to analyse whether or not they are getting the most out of their sporting genes.

SpaUK – an association for British spas – has launched a new online benchmarking programme enabling members to compare their key performance indicators (KPIs) against the rest of the market.

We discovered people weren't afraid of strength training, they were afraid of the machines. Meet the first serious strength line designed to be more inviting than intimidating..

US scientists have discovered a new benefit of exercise: its ability to remove debris in the body

Vera Kiss of The Futures Company unmasks the Millennial generation and explains what you need to know to be relevant to this market

Michael Cassop-Thompson looks at strategic management of clubs, in the first of a series created with CIMSPA

Matrix Fitness credits much of its success to the people behind the brand. Newly promoted National Sales Manager, Andy Loughray, discusses the merits of this customer-centric company

The UK's leading low-cost operator Pure Gym is rolling out the centralised chain management system from Exerp to facilitate its ambitious plans for expansion

Scientific and technological developments are becoming increasingly important in contributing to the success of athletes, as recent medal triumphs in the Sochi Winter Olympics have shown.

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

IHRSA's expert panel on the forces that will shape the fitness industry around the world in the coming year

Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014

Whether it's payroll support, scheduling or task allocation, Sean James says today's CRM systems can play a key role in staff management

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

trendwatching.com's Henry Mason identifies some of the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014, from Crowd Shaping to The Internet of Caring Things