Fitbit news & features
Google-owned Fitbit has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for
a
blood pressure sensor that will be in-built into its smart watch.
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14 Feb 2023
All Trails, an app that connects people with hiking and running trails all over the world,
has
expanded its community platform and unveiled a new brand identity.
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20 Jan 2023
Google’s Health Connect is now accessible to the public in beta mode and can be downloaded
from
Google Play.
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18 Nov 2022
Onvy HealthTech has launched the AI Health Coach, an AI-powered app-based platform, with
its roots in preventative healthcare, that is designed to keep users physically and mentally
balanced.
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10 Oct 2022
Armah Sports CEO introduces his new smart club, B_fit, which uses AI, VR and Amazon Alexa
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
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
HCM Handbook 2022
Tillt, an athletic performance-based betting app – where runners get paid if they win – has been launched
by co-founders Sam Mackie and Taber Gifford.
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16 May 2022
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
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11 Apr 2022
Amazon has made a major move to grab itself a bigger share of the digital fitness and wellness
market, by significantly expanding its Halo offer.
news •
03 Oct 2021
Les Mills' popular portfolio of workouts will be made available on the Fitbit Premium
platform, following the signing of a partnership between the two companies.
news •
02 Sep 2021
The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison
HCM issue 8 2021
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
HCM issue 8 2021
Digital fitness platform Fiit has launched an interactive fitness app for the UK market, which is
capable of creating a fully interactive fitness experience directly via a user's TV.
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27 Jul 2021
Fitbit is introducing stress management tools to millions of its users by bringing them to its activity
trackers for the first time.
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24 Apr 2021
We’re entering the age of the wellness mega-corp, with the ultimate goal for investors being to dominate health and wellness markets in every channel. Prepare to expect the unexpected in this convergence of health, fitness and wellness
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution,
Preva, which has so far recorded almost a billion workouts in more than 11,000 facilities
worldwide.
product innovation •
28 Jan 2021
The president of CoachMePlus on how this software helps coaches and athletes work together to reach their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Maintaining a consistent member experience across a growing health and fitness brand can
prove challenging.
product innovation •
11 Dec 2020
Fitness apps alone are unable to motivate most people to get active – but providing app users the
opportunity to interact with an online exercise community has a huge impact.
news •
24 Aug 2020
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
offer.
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18 Aug 2020
The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities
HCM issue 7 2020
This founder tells how FitOn is democratising fitness by giving users access to all its workouts for free
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Lucian Weston developed PureGym’s app in-house to ensure it met member needs. He tells Fit Tech about the journey
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer
devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.
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14 Jul 2020
Wearable wellness tech giant Fitbit has unveiled a low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for
use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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04 Jun 2020
The senior management team explain how they are developing a network of connected health across the UK
HCM issue 4 2020
Fitbit has launched its latest wearable – the Charge 4 tracker – offering a number of features which
will be useful for people looking to stay active while gyms remain closed.
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08 Apr 2020
This live-streaming platform brings boutique classes into people’s homes. We talk to its founder and CEO
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Largo Technology Group (LTG) is launching a gamified fitness application called FitRacers in Q1
2020.
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02 Feb 2020
WellCare of Georgia has signed a partnership deal with Fitbit, which will see the tech giant help the
healthcare firm manage the conditions of those living with diabetes.
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23 Dec 2019
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...