UK’s flagship carrier British Airways (BA) is developing an ingestible “wellness pill”, which would allow the airline to monitor passengers’ health information during flights.

Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if coupled with wellness coaching – according to a new study published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal.

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

UK-based DNA profiling company DNAFit will start offering its services to members of the Gold’s Gym health club chain in Egypt.

Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee.

A study by Aalborg University in Denmark has shown that using virtual reality can help the elderly become more physically active – by making exercise safe and more fun.

With the majority of Millennials owning a smartphone, apps are becoming a must-have tool for businesses. So who should operators turn to if they want to build one?

Kate Corney looks at the latest innovations in sport and leisure flooring

Improving secondary spend in your club can improve both your finances and your members’ experience

What’s the single best thing you’ve done in the past year to boost retention? Four operators tell their stories

ukactive’s initiative for healthier food in leisure environments, and the need for health clubs to embrace virtual fitness

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

If sitting is the new smoking, how can the fitness industry help sedentary workers to get moving? We ask the experts

Matrix Fitness's first dedicated industry event offered a successful and lively mix of product demonstrations, trainings, seminar discussions and networking opportunities

From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016

The brains of overweight people could be 10 years older than those of their leaner counterparts, say scientists from Cambridge

Co-founder Guy Hacking talks about building the Tribe community

A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector

With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution

Huddersfield University and Leeds fitness centre, ProFIT28, get to grips with their newly installed Gerflor products

By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

Former prisoner Coss Marte on his fitness concept ConBody

Snapchat and Facebook Live are changing social media. Video should be a key part of your strategy, says Tom Godwin

Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

Sport England has entered into a technology partnership that will help people get physically active with the use of apps.

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members better embrace developing technologies.