Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch of a new wearable fitness product, as the sportswear giant seeks to boost its presence in the booming technology marketplace.

On his dream for the fitness industry

Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event

Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray

A scheme to get more disabled people into fitness careers, created by the charity behind the Aspire National Training Centre, is gathering pace. Rhianon Howells reports

As little as £3 is enough incentive for 50 per cent of people to change their behaviour, says a team from Newcastle University in the UK

EuropeActive plans to grow usage of fitness centres to 80 million members across Europe by 2025. But how?

Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues

Technology giant IBM is pushing ahead with the development of predictive analytics to help experts forecast the outcome of sports games, while also providing fans with more intriguing statistics during contests.

A number of devices are currently in development that could be used to provide real-time data and metrics specific to individual players partaking in sport, giving audiences and commentators more detailed information on performance levels during contests.

With UK inactivity regularly making the headlines, Matrix Fitness puts its faith and finances into a two-wheeled solution

Public health campaigns must focus not only on the science of why people should exercise, but also on the practicalities of how physical activity guidelines can be easily and enjoyably achieved, says Kate Cracknell

Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

Four entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of £101,000 in funding following a competition launched to bring progressive geography, technology and design-based ideas to life.

ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and leisure centres, enabling them to compare how their facility is performing against the industry average and rival establishments.

Sportswear giant Nike has signalled its ambitions to dominate the wearable tech and fitness app market with the opening of a research and development lab in San Francisco, California.

Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism

With today's activity tracking devices, reward schemes can acknowledge actual activity, not just attendance

Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message

In the second part of our management series, Carl Bennett looks at the importance of understanding a community's needs

A look at how fixed resistance equipment is being integrated into sports-specific training programmes

The world's largest trade fair for fitness, health and wellness takes place in Germany next month

The use of face recognition technology to monitor sports fans at the gates of stadiums continues to grow in prominence, with Australia the next country to be considering its use across its national grounds.

Canadian software company Geosports is developing an app to try and increase participation in sport in an age in which the developer believes people are less involved in sports and physical activity.

How Lizzy Yarnold's win at the Sochi Olympics is the result of a world class technology partnership combined with an innovative talent identification programme.

EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will impact the fitness sector in 2014

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report