The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology

Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as the firm revs up for an expansion into the US market.

The founders of Bitwalking unveil the app that lets you earn money by walking

There’s a new, more relaxed attitude among consumers in terms of loyalty, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company

Dance-based fitness classes are booming. Hayley Price takes a look at how health clubs and leisure operators are responding to the growing variety of offerings on the market

We’re consistently wrong about how much physical activity people actually do – and it affects our own inclination to exercise. Hannah Shrimpton reports on the findings of Ipsos Mori’s research

Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the winner of an £80,000 development fund to create an app that inspires families to lead healthier lifestyles.

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, skincare brand L’Oreal debuted its My UV Patch, a stretchable skin sensor designed to monitor UV exposure and help consumers educate themselves about sun protection.

Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year

Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event

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.

TV presenter and fitness trainer Charlie Webster is to launch a series of live and on- demand running classes on Body.Network, the new streaming service for personal fitness training developed by celebrity trainer Matt Roberts.

Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow CES.

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.

Fitness entrepreneur Matt Roberts has launched a new on-demand digital workout channel which he hopes will become the 'Netflix for Fitness'.

Precor is expanding its offering through new partnerships with Spinning and Queenax

The My Sportlady club has forged an invaluable place in the lives of women in Munich and beyond

The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model

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

Randi Zuckerburg has been announced as a keynote speaker for IHRSA 2016 and will offer insight on the most exciting trends that can add value to a business.

Why do you let your cycle studio lie empty? Les Mills has the solution

The creator of Flow Play explains how music impacts the brain, and why music selection for yoga classes is so important

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

The health club of the future will have to be more flexible and adaptable, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company

A leading US massage spa chain is aiming to start a revolution in the UK massage industry

Are ‘exercise passports’ the shake-up the industry needs to improve retention and market penetration?

The former Lib Dem MEP and now president of EuropeActive talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the ‘Cinderalla sport’ of fitness

Extreme fitness challenges such as Tough Mudder have really captured the imagination of the public. So how can health club operators benefit from the trend?

Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October

Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go