Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?

A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website Kickstarter by storm, raising more than double its US$100,000 (€88,601, £63,737) target in a matter of days.

Technology must be placed front and centre in initiatives to get communities moving if the health and fitness sector is to overcome the UK’s inactivity epidemic, according to a new white paper.

It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness apps which cost nothing provide little more than that, according to a new study.

The burgeoning wearable tech market is expected to triple in value over the next 10 years, according to a research forecast by IDTechEx.

Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will help runners pick up the pace through the launch of Spotify Running.

Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward

The spectators’ emotional response to every ace, missed backhand and disputed line call will be measured at this year's Wimbledon tennis championship, thanks to wearable technology provided by car manufacturer Jaguar.

Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18 June) in one of the most highly-anticipated IPOs of the year.

Full-body wearable simulations could help leisure operators understand the challenges older people face when moving around their facilities

The easier it is to pay, the more we spend. So how is technology like online wallets and SMS payments impacting the fitness industry?

We report on some of the pressing issues raised during ‘Question Time’ at this year’s SIBEC UK

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.

MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step- counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

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.

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

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

Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as some have predicted, rather it will be the subsequent refinement of the product which will have the biggest impact, according to leading industry analyst Bryan O’Rourke.

Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231) to US$17,000 (€15,800, £11,300) and is being hailed as a game-changer for the wearable tech sector.

Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is able to bring its latest patent to fruition.

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

AMPY harnesses your own movement to charge your phone, as its co-founders explain

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

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.

Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.