Fitness start-up Dibs Technology has raised US$1m (€920,000, £687,000) in seed funding as the fledgling business bids to expand the reach of its dynamic-pricing technology for fitness classes.

Spanish wellness destination SHA Wellness Clinic has recently added a bioenergetic unit to its medi-spa offerings. The unit is a high-tech system for evaluating and improving health, based on human energy, and was developed in-house by Dr Ana Maria Oliva, a biomedical engineer.

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.

A growing number of clubs across the UK are working with Ojmar to upgrade their traditional keyed locking systems to electronic solutions

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

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016

The health and fitness industry has a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between illness and wellness, says Oliver Patrick, the co-founder of international health management business Viavi

Oil giant Shell has built Africa’s first human-powered football pitch as part of a programme to inspire entrepreneurs with innovative energy solutions.

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

Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople

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

Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs

Several international pilot studies look at the link between exercise and dementia across a lifetime

Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?

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

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

The future of retention is not about reacting to lost members, but about creating proactive customer care. Dr Paul Bedford reports

Ray Algar reports on the rise of the small but perfectly formed boutique fitness operations, and considers the factors behind their success

The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business

What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views

AMPY harnesses your own movement to charge your phone, as its co-founders explain

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next month’s Wearable Technology Show, which takes place from 10-11 March at ExCeL in London.

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?

MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment

Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule sensors which detect breast movement.

Health Club Management recently revealed how online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin, potentially paving the way for the cryptocurrency to become an accepted form of payment across more than 2,000 UK gyms in the PayasUgym network.

Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep sports enthusiasts, outdoor workers and the general public warm during the winter months.

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games Organising Committee has named US-based Dow Chemical Company as its official carbon partner. The committee announced that the partnership will result in "the most comprehensive carbon mitigation programme in the history of the Olympic Games".