Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231) to US$17,000 (€15,800, £11,300) and is being hailed as a game-changer for the wearable tech sector.

Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is able to bring its latest patent to fruition.

We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping ropes into the 21st century.

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.

Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long- awaited link up with Apple HealthKit and a snub of its own Nike+ FuelBand hardware.

Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study which aims to use the data to help calculate a patient’s recovery time from spine surgery.

Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.

With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly

Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?

trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015

A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have been designed to set pulses racing by offering unprecedented levels of accuracy.

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report

Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an expected boom in consumers' desire for preventative healthcare via digital devices – given the current popularity of fitness and dieting apps.

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

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population

Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients, which automatically update according to activity levels.

Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of heavy losses.

Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby

Black Eyed Peas superstar will.i.am is poised to make a surprise assault on the burgeoning wearable tech market with a “smart cuff” featuring fitness tracking software.

Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with fitness tracking features, expected to challenge existing offerings from rivals Samsung and Apple.

mywellness cloud – delivering the ultimate digital workout experience for your members

How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports

Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia