Is tracking member activity and performance during group exercise classes always a good thing?

Businesses in the fitness sector have a lot to gain by tapping into the full potential of online mobile and cashless payment systems

DLL’s new Kensington Harbour Club

The latest figures from The Leisure Database Company show strong growth in the UK the market. David Minton reports

The global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of 45 per cent between 2017 and 2021.

Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class

The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Italy-based equipment supplier Technogym has joined forces with computer giant IBM as part of plans to develop an artificial intelligence-driven, “cognitive coaching platform” for the health, fitness and wellness markets.

We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April

Tech has sparked a relationship revolution, says IHRSA 2017 speaker Seth Mattison

Xercise4Less topped the social media charts in a recent industry survey. Its social media guru Joe Hall shares his tips

The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have been named.

Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers

Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

Following its success in 2015, the dedicated Matrix Show is back this month

As Nintendo and Niantic continue to drip feed new features to maintain the popularity of Pokémon Go, the game’s creators have announced that its new wearable device will be released next week, while also revealing plans for an Apple Watch adaptation of the game.

Following its success in 2015, the dedicated Matrix Show is back in October

Johnny G, the creator of Spinning and Kranking, talks about his new mind-body creation: In-Trinity

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville

Nuffield Health’s CEO tells Kate Cracknell about its plans to be the UK’s leading wellness provider by 2020

After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.

The outdoor exercise pioneer on the FLAME Award-winning Beat the Street

Wembley Stadium has launched what it calls “the world’s most technologically advanced stadium tour”, using beacon technology, 360 video and augmented reality to provide a mind-blowing interactive experience for visitors exploring the home of English football.

A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.

Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls and into the daily lives of its members.

Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the year.

eGym’s personalised, connected member experience is driving customer acquisition and retention alike

The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016