Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding Motivation Technology (MoTech) ecosystem. 

Wearables brand, Amazfit, has newly launched the Active Max smartwatch, which tracks more than 160 sports and activities, offers AI-powered training plans and analytics to track progress.

Myzone is expanding its ecosystem with the launch of Myzone Go

Researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands show that smartwatches fail to differentiate between excitement and stress

Smartwatches are consumer gadgets, not medical tools say researchers from Leiden University, after a study found that wearables can’t tell the difference between stress and excitement.

Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will partner with heart rate data app, G Beat, to add functionality to its wellness platform.

With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans

Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.

University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.

Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a person needs to take each day, in order to significantly reduce the risk of premature death.

Garmin has launched its Venu 3 and Venu 3S GPS smartwatches, which offer a number of upgraded fitness and wellness tracking capabilities.

Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and fitness facilities, has released a new update to its platform.

Spivi, which provides interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking to gyms, has added new smartwatch connectivity to its platform.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max of an individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports lab test.

The ZeroWheel is a motorised, Bluetooth-connected reinvention of the traditional abs wheel that is designed for a commercial gym setting and at-home use.

David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity

The CEO of Withings says the company is improving the way patients and doctors monitor and understand health

Apple has revealed a number of upgrades to its Fitness+ platform, coinciding with the launch of its new Apple Watch Series 7 and iPhone 13 products.

As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet

Garmin has recorded quarterly revenues of more than US$1bn for the first time – helped by a 40 per cent increase in revenue from its fitness segment.

Fifty-eight percent of US households have a smartwatch or fitness tracker, and 39 per cent of consumers own one personally.

Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live

Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train

Google has finally completed a US$2.1bn deal to acquire Fitbit, marking the tech giant's long-awaited entry to the wellness tech market.

Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train.

Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September – Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription service for virtual fitness classes.

Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and sleep breathing disturbance detection. The wearable will be made available in the US later this year.

We find out how this tech giant continues to evolve its fitness offering, with aspirations to develop whole-life solutions

Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.

With real-time vibration feedback, this new product generates applied analytics and guides training