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.

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

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

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

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

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.

The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

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

MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

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

A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

We report on a recent project by MYZONE and Village Urban Resorts in Aberdeen

Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door

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

Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule sensors which detect breast movement.

The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s activity levels through the use of digital technology.

Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of heavy losses.

Ray Algar reports on the remarkable health club in the US that’s been giving back to its community for 26 years

We catch up with the latest products in wearable technology – a market that’s expected to be worth US$2bn by 2018

Health clubs and leisure centres should embrace the commercial opportunity derived from being ‘socially useful’, says Kate Cracknell

Meet the winning health and fitness clubs, announced at the recent Health Club Awards, as voted for by club members around the UK

90 per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group. Is your studio timetable up to scratch?

A groundbreaking US study has found that fasting can strengthen the immune system, and may have a role to play in healthy ageing

An overview of Gerflor’s work with premium health club operator David Lloyd Leisure

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC