We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April

Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials

Innovations are growing the fitness industry, but more needs to be done to achieve future success. David Minton summarises findings from The Leisure Database Company’s (TLDC) State of the Fitness Industry Report

Google Play’s Jeni Fisher shares her personal top five wellbeing apps

Goals in Google Calendar can help users make time for more exercise. Florian Goerisch explains how it works

Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017

The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have been named.

With the majority of Millennials owning a smartphone, apps are becoming a must-have tool for businesses. So who should operators turn to if they want to build one?

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

Sport England has entered into a technology partnership that will help people get physically active with the use of apps.

Londoners are being encouraged to participate in physical activity with the launch of an app which distributes rewards for taking part.

Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers

Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential

The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool

Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

Virtuagym’s software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

TRIB3 launches a new ‘gym in a container’ concept

The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money

Blended coaching models, combining in-person support with self-management via an app, boost retention, says Virtuagym

If you want to offer HIIT training in your health club, Wattbike is the perfect tool

Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training

Wembley Stadium has launched what it calls “the world’s most technologically advanced stadium tour”, using beacon technology, 360 video and augmented reality to provide a mind-blowing interactive experience for visitors exploring the home of English football.

L'Oréal USA has launched "Beaumoji," a messaging keyboard designed to enhance and animate conversations around the world of beauty. The keyboard offers 130 playful and on-trend emojis created for beauty enthusiasts.

A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.

Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a child’s fitness levels, but also makes them happier, according to new research.

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is proving to be a particular hit with the female and millennial markets.

Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features and accelerate growth as it bids to dominate mobile technology in the fitness industry.