Technology at home and work plays a major role in sedentary lifestyles – but could it also provide a solution? Younger generations are embracing mobile apps and smart devices to monitor their physical condition, and their approach to nutrition and fitness is evolving the definition of ‘health’.

As people look to be more physically active and healthy, one of the major obstacles they face is getting bored of their routine. Equinox Gyms is trying to help people prevent malaise setting in, by starting an incubator for innovative workouts that will keep them active and engaged.

London-based startup Fiit is an app that combines on demand fitness classes with wearable technology and social competition. By gamifying the fitness experience, it's trying to keep health-conscious Britons both motivated, and on the right track towards building healthy habits.

When it comes to jump-starting a healthier lifestyle, getting to the gym to start training can often be the biggest obstacle. To help, Equinox gyms are offering Halo headphones as part of their private training programme, increasing wearers' energy levels before a workout through brain-stimulating beats.