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

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

Functional training is generating a real buzz both for members and for the balance sheet

Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message

EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will impact the fitness sector in 2014

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has created a new online health and fitness resource offering expert advice and demonstration videos to help people achieve their fitness goals.

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

Technogym debuted the world’s first Google Glass controlled treadmill at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 in Las Vegas last week.

A host of new and innovative wearable tech devices have been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014.

How are operators justifying the investment in functional training, and are they reaping the rewards?

Laura Dagg takes a look forward to the highlights of this year's Leisure Industry Week, which takes place in Birmingham later this month

The MD of budget fitness operator Xercise4Less talks to Kate Cracknell about the company's brand new partnership with UK supermarket chain Tesco

Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans

ukactive announces new board members, and Beattie leaves énergie

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

PT qualifications must teach people real world skills, says Jonathan Davies, CEO of The Training Room

Stakeholders are being encouraged to register and try out spogo, the main digital legacy project for the 2012 Olympic Games now available online in beta mode. A customer-facing online service, www.spogo.co.uk has been designed to make searching and finding physical activities as simple as other consumer-friendly online services.