Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September – Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription service for virtual fitness classes.

Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary team of researchers looking to help stroke survivors be more physically active.

Be Military Fit (BMF), the outdoor fitness operator which is co-owned by Bear Grylls and NM Capital, has chosen Glofox as its software partner for both its UK and international franchise network.

Hutchison Technologies virtual solutions are helping operators expand their virtual offering and get motivated members back into the club.

Keepme has launched its new V2 platform, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help operators monitor their members' entire customer journey and tell how and when to engage members who are in danger of leaving – and even after they've left.

Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards a hybrid model.

Indoor cycling giant Peloton has cut the price of its popular Bike, while launching two entirely new products for the lucrative at-home fitness market.

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as well as a dedicated Tech Innovation Pavilion, will be unveiled at the 2020 conference.

Keepme is an AI revenue acceleration platform created for the fitness industry. Blending Artificial Intelligence, operational tools, and a unique automations engine, Keepme supercharges and streamlines effort to attract, retain, and re-engage members.

Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and sleep breathing disturbance detection. The wearable will be made available in the US later this year.

Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded consumer businesses.

Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts announces the launch of Carbon Trainer.

According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more important than ever to pull out all the stops to keep members active and engaged and your profits healthy.

In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.

Immersive equipment specialist Echelon Fitness has launched a new smart rower for the at-home fitness market.

In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work Out To Help Out campaign.

Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service and smartphone app.

Health and wellness software company, GymPraaktis, is launching its new Exercise Engine software for gyms and members looking to improve their fitness routines from home.

Fitness equipment specialist Freemotion is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era of the hybrid gym model.

Fitness apps alone are unable to motivate most people to get active – but providing app users the opportunity to interact with an online exercise community has a huge impact.

Facebook for Business has introduced a new service, which enables users to create their own event, such as a group workout or yoga class, host it and collect payment, all in one place.

Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness offer.

Older men who have played football all their lives have cells 11 years younger than their non-sporting peers

Safe Space has created a new locker space for global franchise, UFC GYM, which both maintains its brand image and delivers operational support

Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.

A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK

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Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy

The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events

The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK