Finnish smart ring company, Ōura, has announced a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health.

Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

Unacknowledged trauma can make it hard to make lifestyle changes finds Kath Hudson

We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing

The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture.

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

London boutique The Refinery has created an avatar-led digital offering

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A sober reminder of how far this industry has to go

Health and fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev and television neuroscientist Dr Mouna Esmaeilzadeh have big plans for making the world a healthier place. They discuss their past and current projects

Francine Davis, commercial and strategic development director; Rebecca Passmore, operations director; and Eve Sukhnandan, director of human resources, talk to Kate Cracknell about how the business is developing and the launch of a new concept

Johnny G, the creator of Spinning and Kranking, talks about his new mind-body creation: In-Trinity

Aman is rolling out Aman Wellness, a new concept to be introduced across its 30 hotels across the world in 2016. The programme includes Individual Wellness Immersions as well as a series of Group Retreat Experiences headed by health specialists and held at different Aman locations.

The fitness sector has another opportunity to prove itself in preventative healthcare – a new NHS-led diabetes prevention programme – says Kate Cracknell

Staff in gyms should broaden their knowledge of wearable technology so that they can keep pace with consumers and provide authoritative advice on which pieces of fitness technology are best suited to their individual needs.

Global 24/7 gym franchise Snap Fitness has set its sights on major growth in the UK through a new master development agreement with fitness startup TwentyTwoYards.

From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

The CEO of LA fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the recent launch of its premium LAX brand

Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has appointed Mark France as facilities manager at Barnsley Metrodome.

Addressing a Youth Sports Trust conference in Telford yesterday, culture secretary, James Purnell, said the government wants to create a “world class school sport system, a world class community sports system and a world class elite sport system,” with the ambition to offer every child five hours of sport each week.

Cardiff Council has invested £100,000 to develop a new specialist fitness facility at Llanishen Leisure Centre which will be used to introduce children to the gym as part of a new initiative being run in partnership with Precor.