As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

BHeart – a health-tracking wrist wearable with an “endless” battery – was unveiled by Baracoda at CMS 2023.

Central YMCA has partnered with Fisikal to digitise its festive promotions

Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen in their breath, has raised US$62m in Series B funding. The round was led by Pitango Venture Capital, with participating investors including, Hanwha Group, Resolute Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures, Almeda Capital and Disruptive VC.

Google’s Health Connect is now accessible to the public in beta mode and can be downloaded from Google Play.

Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand on-demand workouts to users.

Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development.

Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app named Life Fitness Connect to provide the ultimate workout experience.

Motosumo has launched a dynamic interactive platform offering live, instructor-led classes which can be joined by anyone on a stationary bike.

Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report, in which the company estimates that more than 71,000 new health and fitness apps were launched in 2020.

Client management software (CMS) is nothing new, but many commercial organisations fail to take full advantage of the undoubted benefits it can bring.

Health and wellness software company, GymPraaktis, is launching its new Exercise Engine software for gyms and members looking to improve their fitness routines from home.

A wellness tech platform is offering boutique fitness studios and personal trainers the opportunity to create their own, customised live-streaming services and apps.

Retention Guru Dr Paul Bedford is to launch a new app providing health club and leisure centre operators with retention advice at their fingertips.

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

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

Online training provider Fitness Industry Education (FIE) has released an app to support its certifications and CPD workshops. The Mobile Student Desktop App allows FIE students to access their personal online course material on mobile devices.