The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Innovations are growing the fitness industry, but more needs to be done to achieve future success. David Minton summarises findings from The Leisure Database Company’s (TLDC) State of the Fitness Industry Report

Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?

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.

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

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.

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub

We round up some of the hottest new fitness trackers on the market

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

Virtuagym’s software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members

Fitness sector leaders must be willing to challenge everything that’s gone before

Blended coaching models, combining in-person support with self-management via an app, boost retention, says Virtuagym

The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.

Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the year.

Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has unveiled several new partnerships as the Dutch-based firm seeks to boost its offering for gym operators, PTs and members.

Google has continued its efforts to get more people active with the introduction of a new tool to its Calendar platform which helps hard-pressed people find time for a workout.

Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp – a global digital specialist in fitness club member engagement software, based in Denmark.

We take a look at some of the new smart bras combining proper support with the latest wearable technology

It’s time for health clubs to embrace activity tracking and not see it as a threat – but how many operators are achieving this?

We talk to the inventor of swimming app SpeedoFit

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

An overview of Gladstone’s integrated solutions, from eyeQ to Join@Home, and Plus2 to Learn2

The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently

Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev.

Mintel’s senior leisure and technology analyst, Paul Davies, looks at the current state of the health and fitness market, and asks how club operators can be more innovative in 2016 and beyond

A proliferation of opportunities to be physically active. ukactive’s Steven Ward looks ahead to 2016