The corporate wellness market is growing fast. Kath Hudson rounds up the latest trends and investments coming to market

Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has secured US$285m worth of investment, which it looks to use to further expand its global reach.

US fitness franchise StretchLab has revealed plans to add machines that identify movement inefficiencies into its programming.

'Age-tech' has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations in the wellness and fitness technology sector.

A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at an Olympic Games next year.

Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its growth plans in the connected fitness sector.

The CEO of Les Mills Media discusses how clubs can embrace virtual fitness but still remain central to people’s fitness journeys

The ex-Special Forces Navy diver and Army fitness instructor tell how their backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness

"We can include those yet to take the plunge into wearables," says Myzone’s Dave Wright

Technology and innovation

Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing

The artificial intelligence revolution is ramping up across many industries. Experts discuss how the fitness industry can best utilise these new technologies

Does your fitness studio off er the antidote to tech-driven loneliness?

IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh shares the most interesting findings from the 2019 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

The audio visual aspect of your club is one of the biggest factors in keeping members motivated and coming back for more. Four audio visual consultants share their tips

A local fitness operator with 11 clubs in Chicago, US, is looking to muscle in on the increasingly crowded on-demand, at-home fitness market by launching its own offer.

A multi-dimensional digital immersive spa experience, created by Luxury Escapism, has opened in Brooklyn, US.

A new all-in-one digital platform will begin offering certified, trainer-led live group fitness classes in tandem with personalised nutrition programming and wellness tracking.

Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn, £1.62bn).

New York’s Blum Center for Health, a functional health facility, is offering a personalised, non- invasive, neuro-enhancement programme.

What makes indoor cycling so phenomonally popular with members? HCM asks the experts

Check out innovative new products in health and fitness

The creator and founder of Platefit, based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to educating people on the benefits of vibration training

IT FITS YOU Introducing Technogym Biocircuit

Brooklyn Boulders’ director of sports science tells how the climbing brand is incorporating fitness into its offering, with tech that gives a workout efficiency score

Precor and Matrix share their latest operator case studies

The senior management team at Places Leisure discuss commercial diversification and reveal a new launch

Sports business leaders in the UK believe that the advent of 5G is likely to drive change and create new experiences in the sports sector – more than any other technology currently in the pipeline.

Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities.

Technogym’s SKILLRUN now comes in different versions to suit different users’ workout needs