Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.

Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.

Wearable technology start up, FirstV1sion, is seeking to raise €2.5m (£1.8m, $2.6m) on crowdfunding platform, BackToTheFuture for its T- shirt with a camera embedded in the chest capable of delivering broadcast-quality video.

Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping ropes into the 21st century.

What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views

Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next month’s Wearable Technology Show, which takes place from 10-11 March at ExCeL in London.

The author, trendspotter and futurologist offers Kate Cracknell his thoughts on the future of the health and fitness industry

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

As we gear up for 2015, what looks set to drive growth for the health and fitness sector?

The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double in 2015 – from 6 to 13 per cent – as products make the leap from niche to mainstream.

Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with the company poised to increase investment and staff at its secretive hardware operations unit Lab126.

David Hopkins, MD and founder of mystery shopping and research company Proinsight, on turning everyday insights into profits

Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable technology, according to new figures published by GlobalWebIndex.

Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to establish dominance in the wearable technology sector, with the website becoming the exclusive third-party retailer of Google Glass.

Sony has taken a step forward in the battle to gain dominance in the wearable technology sector with the unveiling of its latest SmartWatch 3 at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin, Germany.

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October

Fitness tracking application RunKeeper has partnered with mobile reward service Kilp to give users gifts and brand samples when they reach their exercise goals.

Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with the potential for energy to be generated from body heat and movement, plus ambient energy from the environment.

Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with potential hackers able to intercept users' data for as little as US$70 (€52, £41), according to a new study by online and mobile security specialist Symantec.

Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the creation of a new set of earphones designed to collate health and fitness metrics, while also looking to cater for the safety of cyclists and joggers.

While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from India wants to get to the heart and sole of fitness tracking through a new pair of wearable trainers.