Wearable technology start up, FirstV1sion, is seeking to raise €2.5m (£1.8m, $2.6m) on crowdfunding platform, BackToTheFuture for its T- shirt with a camera embedded in the chest capable of delivering broadcast-quality video.

The Active Movement campaign is encouraging office workers to be more active, even if it’s just a case of standing up more, says Phil Rumbelow of Jubilee Hall Trust

The latest fitness products to further diversify your studio offering

In the light of rising childhood obesity, a growing number of initiatives are facing up to the challenge of getting kids active again

Abigail Harris talks to operators about designing changing room facilities that wow customers

The stats show that women are less active than men and more likely to drop out of sport. So how can the industry tackle this?

ukactive’s CEO David Stalker discusses the proposed move towards a single organisation covering all skills and workforce development for health and fitness

A new study focuses on the impact exercise has on 10 sets of twins – one of them active, the other not

Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March

Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research

Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel

Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as some have predicted, rather it will be the subsequent refinement of the product which will have the biggest impact, according to leading industry analyst Bryan O’Rourke.

Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by fitness technology, according to a team of industry experts.

Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231) to US$17,000 (€15,800, £11,300) and is being hailed as a game-changer for the wearable tech sector.

Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is able to bring its latest patent to fruition.

Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.

We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping ropes into the 21st century.

Wearables as an opportunity not a threat, boosting the use of swimming pools, and the vital need to track and publish results

Drinks, nutrition, accessories and toiletries to drive secondary spend

Many gym operators are still falling short when it comes to catering for disabled people – but there are some positive cases where the industry is getting it right

Parkour has captured the public’s imagination in recent years, so how can fitness operators bring the buzz of this practice into the studio?

Reinvention, repositioning, a return to growth? Kate Cracknell asks our experts what’s next for the mid-market after several tough years