Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service and smartphone app.

Health and wellness software company, GymPraaktis, is launching its new Exercise Engine software for gyms and members looking to improve their fitness routines from home.

Fitness equipment specialist Freemotion is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era of the hybrid gym model.

Fitness apps alone are unable to motivate most people to get active – but providing app users the opportunity to interact with an online exercise community has a huge impact.

Facebook for Business has introduced a new service, which enables users to create their own event, such as a group workout or yoga class, host it and collect payment, all in one place.

Older men who have played football all their lives have cells 11 years younger than their non-sporting peers

Safe Space has created a new locker space for global franchise, UFC GYM, which both maintains its brand image and delivers operational support

Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness offer.

Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.

A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK

Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy

The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events

The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK

What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year

This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts

Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel

Proinsight has mystery shopped and reported on 50 online workouts

Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings

COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health

The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities

Wearable fitness brand, Myzone, has revealed aggressive growth plans for the Asia Pacific region.

Home fitness startup minimfit has recently been undertaking a new financing round for an amount of 150,000 euros, with the aim of launching its interactive virtual gym and expanding internationally.

It’s time for gym operators to monetise digital and find ways to create hybrid models

A recent breakthrough means self-powered devices could soon be a reality. We find out what this means for fitness

The founder of Sana on creating a mask that replicates the effects of meditation via electrical stimulation

A new ultra-thin, stretchable electronic material could be a game changer for wearable tech

KeepMe’s founder explains how machine learning can hyper-personalise engagement for gyms and drive retention