Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn, £1.62bn).

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

New York’s Blum Center for Health, a functional health facility, is offering a personalised, non- invasive, neuro-enhancement programme.

The creator and founder of Platefit, based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to educating people on the benefits of vibration training

Cryotherapy is taking off, with many people attracted by a raft of cited benefits. Cryo operators offer their advice

Equinox and Soul Cycle lost members when it became known that the CEO of their parent company hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump. What can we learn?

The time has come for government to act with urgency and focus for the health of the nation, says the ukactive chair

Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities.

The CEO of WE11 has a business model based on a high-end co-working space for PTs and is aiming to disrupt the industry

Ross Kirton from Colliers outlines the finding of recent research into health and fitness real estate values which has found people are prepared to pay more for residential real estate with a gym

Premier Global NASM has introduced a Nutrition Certifi cation course to help fitness professionals give their clients the tools to achieve long-lasting, healthy behaviours

Members of Gen Z have come of age and are now some of the most engaged consumers of fitness. Researchers, leisure-net, look at the numbers

The growth of functional zones in gyms has seen suppliers of turf launching new products for use with everything from prowlers to floor-based exercises. We look at the options on offer

The CEO of BMF talks about working with Bear Grylls, launching a global franchise business and his new nonexecutive director, Jan Spaticchia

Wearable tech giant FitBit has launched a premium service which will utilise users' own data in order to provide them with personalised wellness programmes.

Power Plate is launching a trade in, trade up programme

One in five UK adults is worried about their body image. We look at how fit-tech can help to educate gym members on how to achieve a healthy transformation

The CEO of CHi Fitness, in Malaysia, discusses turning the business around and launching his latest new venture

Check out the most innovative new products in health and fitness from Kaia Health, Physical Company, Pulse Fitness and Hutchison Technologies

After reviving Fitness First Germany, Seibold is building a portfolio of fitness brands under new company, Life Fit Group

From designing and managing the largest hotel gym in the world, to a new live steaming model to achieve global reach, the founder of The Wright Fit discusses his career journey and plans

From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that could impact your business

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Singapore for the inaugural World Fit Summit conference. Steph Eaves attended to talk to founder Ross Campbell about what’s happening in Asian fitness

Shapewatch among the final nine for ActiveLab ‘Future of Fit Tech’ Awards

The editor-in-chief at women’s magazine Stylist on the brand’s foray into fitness: a women’s-only boutique studio in London

University is where young people discover lifelong passions. Check out some of the new facilities promoting activity and wellness on campus

Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

Lincs Inspire has worked with Legend Club Management Systems to deliver its Active Forever wellbeing programme to drive targeted health improvements for members

Help your members avoid or reverse osteoporosis with weight bearing activity

Is the UK boutique fitness sector capable of attracting the funding it needs? Alicia Whistlecroft from Deloitte takes a look at the level of opportunity