Dave Wright offers his advice to health club managers wanting to improve their understanding of, and performance in, the area of sales

A scheme to get more disabled people into fitness careers, created by the charity behind the Aspire National Training Centre, is gathering pace. Rhianon Howells reports

The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK

Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues

A headband which reads and measures the user’s brainwaves has been launched on the consumer market with an integrated brain health system which teaches meditation for US$299 (€220, £178).

Samsung has unveiled a new prototype wristband that could be used to measure and collate a range of health and fitness data.

Les Mills International has today launched a brand new “immersive fitness” product in an initiative it’s calling The Project.

A paraplegic teenager will officially kick-off this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil, showcasing new technology which could transform lives for millions of paralysed people.

As part of merging its corporate and consumer wellbeing services into Nuffield Health Wellbeing, the Nuffield Health charity is pushing ahead with planned digital innovations to expand its corporate wellness offerings.

A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of their body, enabling them to monitor changes over time in relation to exercise and physical activity.

A new health and fitness app launched today promises to give users an insight into the extreme diets and workouts of Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie, Christian Bale and Gerard Butler.

Microsoft could be looking to enter the smartwatch market with a focus on the health and fitness industry, following the publication of a patent originally filed in 2012.

US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed for children.

Antipodean training provider the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has become one of the first fitness brands to utilise photo-messaging app Snapchat.

Technology giant IBM is pushing ahead with the development of predictive analytics to help experts forecast the outcome of sports games, while also providing fans with more intriguing statistics during contests.

Planners could encourage physical activity by creating more walkable cities, says Doug Werner, author of Abbie Gets Fit

We round up some of the latest news and product launches in the expanding area of functional training – with details from Origin Athletic, Absolute Performance, Jordan, Physical Company, GRAVITY, FitPro, Escape and Life Fitness

The standard of remanufactured and refurbished fitness equipment is now so high that it can give brand new equipment a run for its money. Health Club Management speaks to some satisfied customers about recent installations in their facilities

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.

A progressive shirt has been developed enabling fans to experience the same sensory sensations as athletes live during games and contests.

With UK inactivity regularly making the headlines, Matrix Fitness puts its faith and finances into a two-wheeled solution

Ray Algar reports on an initiative that went beyond fundraising to touch on the very personal sphere of bone marrow donation

ukactive wants physical activity to rise 1 per cent a year for the next five years. Is this really achievable?

Public health campaigns must focus not only on the science of why people should exercise, but also on the practicalities of how physical activity guidelines can be easily and enjoyably achieved, says Kate Cracknell

A look at how health and wellbeing boards are faring one year on, and how the fitness and leisure sector can be more involved moving forward

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Physical Company reflects on its key milestones and looks ahead to the future

What forms of communication do your members value? In the second part of his TRP 10,000 series, Dr Melvyn Hillsdon looks at the art of communication

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

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

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