Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has announced that he is working on a new fitness software platform which will seek to integrate existing apps and workouts with a strong “community aspect.”

Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to mobilise people from disadvantaged communities to get active.

The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

Fitness First has announced it will invest £7.5m in a series of ‘Connected Fitness Labs’, which will combine professional trainer expertise with the latest fitness technology in a bid to create products which reach beyond the confines of the gym.

Cancer Research UK has teamed up with exercise reward app bounts to inspire charity fundraisers to keep active all year round.

Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological advances and future-proof their business, or risk being wiped out entirely.

Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.

Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved

In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of their software, rather than the physical kit itself.

Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs

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?

Stephen Tharrett of ClubIntel shares the findings from the 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

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.

Sportswear giant Under Armour has continued its charge into the fitness technology sector through the acquisition of workout-focused search engine Gritness.

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

The Wellness Lifestyle CRM platform allows members to track all their activity, and operators to base programmes on real-time data

The future of retention is not about reacting to lost members, but about creating proactive customer care. Dr Paul Bedford reports

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

Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

PAN Studio's Run An Empire app aims to bring sport to a gaming generation

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

Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long- awaited link up with Apple HealthKit and a snub of its own Nike+ FuelBand hardware.