A new initiative looks to deliver innovation in the healthy ageing market as part of the government's Industrial Strategy. In total, £12m worth of grants will be distributed to micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises which develop measures aiding healthy ageing – including those involving physical activity.

Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has combined social media posts and machine learning to chart entire populations' exercise habits.

Patients from low-income backgrounds should be prescribed fitness trackers on the NHS, in order to help prevent the development of long-term health conditions.

Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow its presence on the British and European markets.

Shapewatch among the final nine for ActiveLab ‘Future of Fit Tech’ Awards

George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – is expanding his US-based boxing gym business, and plans to have 20 sites open by 2020

The editor-in-chief at women’s magazine Stylist on the brand’s foray into fitness: a women’s-only boutique studio in London

Inverclyde Leisure worked with Technogym to successfully launch the Skillbike class

A rundown on the startups that are using tech to help people stay fit

Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

The American rapper is working on a new gym with life coach guru Tony Robbins

Help your members avoid or reverse osteoporosis with weight bearing activity

Is the UK boutique fitness sector capable of attracting the funding it needs? Alicia Whistlecroft from Deloitte takes a look at the level of opportunity

Health and fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev and television neuroscientist Dr Mouna Esmaeilzadeh have big plans for making the world a healthier place. They discuss their past and current projects

We must act now to bring fun fitness to every child

The commercial director of SUF Cycling tells how the Sufferfest training app evolved for group fitness in gyms and studios

Technology is shaping the way we do fitness

Check out the most innovative new products in health and fitness from Keepme, RecoveRing, Jordan, Firstbeat and Shapewatch

Lincs Inspire has worked with Legend Club Management Systems to deliver its Active Forever wellbeing programme to drive targeted health improvements for members

Suppliers of member payment software share the ways they’re helping clubs to maximise revenue

University is where young people discover lifelong passions. Check out some of the new facilities promoting activity and wellness on campus

Are aggregators helpful or dangerous for the industry? We hear opinions from both sides of the debate

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Singapore for the inaugural World Fit Summit conference. Steph Eaves attended to talk to founder Ross Campbell about what’s happening in Asian fitness

Exercising can be difficult with a new baby. We look at the exercise concepts helping new mums to stay active

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines boutique disciplines

Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured additional financial backing believed to be around US$300m (€265m, £237m).

Tennis fans visiting this year's Wimbledon championships will be offered an opportunity to practise on Centre Court alongside Andy Murray – in virtual reality.

A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July. Located in the SAG-Aftra Building on Wilshire Boulevard, Esqapes combines automated massages with virtual reality to transport guests to a place of relaxation.

CoachAi, a virtual companion that interacts with members through their smartphones, has been declared the winner of this year's ActiveLab competition.

Safe Space Lockers is collaborating with InspireAll to create first-class facilities at leisure centres in Hertfordshire