The world’s first awareness ring has been launched. Designed to promote presence, focus and calm via gentle haptic vibrations, the Pulse Mindfulness Ring is a screen-free alternative to meditation apps.

While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can positively impact healthy behaviours, new research shows devices can cause internal conflict for some users.

The STATSports Academy app helps you to train like the world’s best players – and is on sale for Black Friday. STATSports Academy gives youth players the insight, confidence and ability to train like the professionals.

Myzone is expanding its ecosystem with the launch of Myzone Go

Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath

A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness training increases people's overall intentions to stay active in the long term when tracked their steps.

A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund a fully automated wearable nutrition tracker which takes photos of food and calculates its calorific and nutritional values.

Steph Eaves looks at training products designed to encourge the development of powerful balancing skills

Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content offering, giving access to hundreds of new workouts.

Offering people rewards can help motivate them to exercise more, according to new research, as Kath Hudson reports

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience.

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health of the nation, but failed to find the investment needed to drive change or boost the prevention agenda.

One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned Californian governor – Arnold Schwarzenegger, is actively building an online fitness community through which to share his knowledge.

How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

Norwegian startup Play Pulse is preparing to launch its indoor gaming bike in April 2023.

Wondercise will announce a new fitness experience at CES 2023 in January that gathers online and on-site users together by connecting them in realtime and allowing competition on the same leaderboard during the same class.

Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year.

Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days of 2022, marking the start of this year’s Christmas shopping season. Now extending into ‘cyber week’ and finishing on Cyber Monday, it's a time when shops and companies offer significant discounts on their products.

Mobility app Pliability has integrated with digital health and fitness tracker Whoop to create a smart, personalised tool that helps users recover quicker and maintain optimal health based on their body data.

Nowatch, a new contender in the expanding biometric fitness tracker market has developed a wearable device, in partnership with Philips, which measures cortisol levels and alerts users about their stress load up to 60 minutes in advance..

David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people

Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.

Cardio giant Peloton has launched its first home strength-training product.

The founder and CEO of fitness platform Myzone talks future plans after receiving a multi-million dollar investment, and explains the new features that will give clubs the edge for member engagement

Heart-rate monitoring is key to providing real-time feedback on members’ workout intensity, allowing them to improve their fitness accountability and achieve their fitness goals.

Myzone has secured a US$17.2m worth of investment from growth capital investor BGF – a move that values the brand at US$102m. The deal is all equity-based.

Boxx has launched a new generation punch bag and smart punch trackers that work with an app to bring expert training, tracking and studio-quality sessions into homes.