How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.

A new piece of wearable kit has been developed to stop people from overeating, with the Bite Counter looking to provide a remedy to the developed world’s obesity crisis.

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.

Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?

Scotland has never been known for its warm climate, but members of the ClanFit gym in Glasgow were given the chance to go seriously sub-zero this week, thanks to an extreme cryotherapy treatment.

Apple is expected to continue its push into the health and fitness technology market when it releases the iPhone 6 and its new iOS8 operating system.

People could be shifting their Christmas-list focus towards the wearable technology market this year, as consumer interest continues to grow in the booming fitness monitoring sector.

Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch of a new wearable fitness product, as the sportswear giant seeks to boost its presence in the booming technology marketplace.

CEO David Stalker talks about a new tie-up with Coca-Cola and how it fits with ukactive's mission

Google is preparing to launch a system to rival Apple’s HealthKit fitness platform, according to reports within the technology sector.

After much speculation, Apple has confirmed at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, California that it plans to soon launch a native health tracking platform.

Clubs that ignore the tech trend will increasingly lose out. It's time to reinvent ourselves to ensure we remain relevant, says Kate Cracknell

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention

Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message

In the second part of our management series, Carl Bennett looks at the importance of understanding a community's needs

With today's activity tracking devices, reward schemes can acknowledge actual activity, not just attendance

Michael Cassop-Thompson looks at strategic management of clubs, in the first of a series created with CIMSPA

Refurbishments require huge capital investment, so how do clubs make the most of them when complete?

Scientific and technological developments are becoming increasingly important in contributing to the success of athletes, as recent medal triumphs in the Sochi Winter Olympics have shown.

A new patent granted to Apple suggests that the technology giant could be looking to create a sports monitoring system that attaches to a pair of earphones or headphones.

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014

EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will impact the fitness sector in 2014

From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

trendwatching.com's Henry Mason identifies some of the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014, from Crowd Shaping to The Internet of Caring Things