easyGym is ready for global expansion and its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising

As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio training, is the gym-floor PT likely to become a thing of the past?

Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio equipment to its gym floor that pairs wirelessly with Apple Gymkit technology.

The England Rugby International tells us about his upcoming cookbook and being a franchisee for functional training brand F45

We talk to Joanne Mathews of Ten Health and Fitness about her journey from startup to successful boutique brand

New Zealand consistently beats the UK in Net Promotor Scores – a measure of customer satisfaction. Mike Hill reports

Are you aware of the mental health issues that can affect your members?

The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Rudy Fabiano, president of Fabiano Designs, discusses how good design can benefit health clubs

As Nintendo and Niantic continue to drip feed new features to maintain the popularity of Pokémon Go, the game’s creators have announced that its new wearable device will be released next week, while also revealing plans for an Apple Watch adaptation of the game.

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

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

As the former CEO of ukactive is freed from the shackles of office, he offers his frank opinions on the fitness sector

It’s time for health clubs to embrace activity tracking and not see it as a threat – but how many operators are achieving this?

eGym’s personalised, connected member experience is driving customer acquisition and retention alike

We talk to the inventor of swimming app SpeedoFit

Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has announced that he is working on a new fitness software platform which will seek to integrate existing apps and workouts with a strong “community aspect.”

Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market over the next three years, according to new research, although smartwatches are anticipated to gradually increase their market share.

Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech is continuing to dominate proceedings at the annual CES technology show which is now underway in Las Vegas.

Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow CES.

The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman believes the future of health tracking will place gadgets inside the body.

Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs

A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website Kickstarter by storm, raising more than double its US$100,000 (€88,601, £63,737) target in a matter of days.

The burgeoning wearable tech market is expected to triple in value over the next 10 years, according to a research forecast by IDTechEx.

Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will help runners pick up the pace through the launch of Spotify Running.

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward

Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go

A new running app which aims to ensure runners of all abilities stay on track with their training and reach their race goals has been launched as a free download for Apple device users.

MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step- counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.