European health and beauty online booking platform Wahanda has acquired an app development consultancy called Lemon Labs as part of a strategic focus on becoming a mobile-first company.

A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have been designed to set pulses racing by offering unprecedented levels of accuracy.

From cellular health to wellness cities, hardcore fitness to the new superfoods, we look at the forces shaping the future of the sector

Edible environments, gut health, robot therapists and 3D printing. How might trends such as these inform your health club spa offering going forward?

How can gyms and health clubs take advantage of the opportunities presented by new technology? We ask the experts

We round up some of the latest research in the area of health, fitness and wellbeing

A selection of innovative projects from independent operators

In 2015, the fitness sector must see disruption as a positive chance to challenge itself, rethink its model and remain relevant

What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

What do your members experience in your club, and how does this impact retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports

The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms

An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report

How can your business drive long-term relevance and profit by embracing a socially conscious agenda? Ray Algar reports

What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an expected boom in consumers' desire for preventative healthcare via digital devices – given the current popularity of fitness and dieting apps.

AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was one of the wearable technology stars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015, which wrapped up last week.

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is soon to unveil one of the world’s first permanent Immersive Fitness studios at its Raynes Park club in London as part of an exclusive partnership with Les Mills.

As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of power dressing for business leaders next year, in the same way that shoulder pads dominated 1980s wardrobes.

What does it really take to be a great leader? Kath Hudson asks our panel of management experts

Cycling microgyms are bringing a new buzz to fitness markets around the world. We round up some of the different models and offerings

School Gym 3T is making school PE creative, interesting and fun, says project manager Mark Bellamy

We take a look at what’s hot in the world of group exercise, from the new Tabata Cycle workout and ‘Zumba with Bursts’, to Physical Company’s BOSU 3DXTREME and an enhanced fitness fx T3 series

The focus seems to be moving from personal training to small group training. Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering?

Where does the UK health and fitness sector currently sit in its product lifecycle, and what comes next? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their thoughts