activity tracking news & features
TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a
supporting consumer marketing push.
news •
05 Jan 2024
Movano Health showcased the Evie Ring, which is designed solely for women, at CES 2023 last
week,
ahead of launching into the consumer market this year.
news •
16 Jan 2023
Armah Sports CEO introduces his new smart club, B_fit, which uses AI, VR and Amazon Alexa
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
London South Bank University has completed a major
renovation of its leisure facilities for the benefit of
students, staff and the wider community
HCM issue 8 2022
A new app called Trakk, from Pulse Fitness, promises
triple benefits to operators, says Chris Johnson
HCM issue 10 2021
Pulse Fitness has recently completed a refurbishment of the fitness facilities at iGym
London.
product innovation •
23 Dec 2020
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.
news •
08 Sep 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
The senior management team explain how they are developing a network of connected health across the UK
HCM issue 4 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.
news •
23 Dec 2019
Insurance companies are focusing on
fitness and rewarding healthy behaviours
in order to reduce claims
HCM issue 11 2018
Could body scanners be the secret to keeping gym-goers engaged and motivated?
HCM issue 8 2017
Tom Walker reports on the latest innovations in wearable fitness tech, as seen at the recent Consumer Electronics Show
HCM issue 4 2017
Innovations are growing the fitness
industry, but more needs to be
done to achieve future success.
David Minton summarises findings
from The Leisure Database
Company’s (TLDC) State of the
Fitness Industry Report
HCM Handbook 2017
Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?
HCM issue 1 2017
We round up some of the hottest new fitness trackers on the market
HCM issue 9 2016
Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention
HCM issue 9 2016
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has
unveiled several new partnerships as
the Dutch-based firm seeks to boost its offering for gym
operators, PTs and members.
news •
22 Apr 2016
We take a look at some of the new smart bras combining proper support with the latest wearable technology
HCM issue 4 2016
It’s time for health clubs to embrace activity tracking and not see it as a threat – but how many operators are achieving this?
HCM issue 4 2016
Fitbug Holdings has secured the services of innovation specialist and former Nokia high
flyer Dr Mark Ollila as a non-executive director.
news •
14 Jan 2016
Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech
is continuing to dominate proceedings at the annual CES technology show which is now
underway in Las Vegas.
news •
07 Jan 2016
With the iGym project, Pulse transformed an empty shell into an inspiring hi-tech facility in just 10 weeks
HCM issue 1 2016
Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved
HCM issue 11 2015
How are elite athletes using activity tracking devices to make progress? We talk to four well-known names
HCM issue 9 2015
The Wellness Lifestyle CRM platform allows members to track all their activity, and operators to base programmes on real-time data
HCM issue 8 2015
Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m
HCM issue 8 2015
VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards
HCM issue 6 2015
Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running
HCM issue 5 2015
Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?
HCM issue 5 2015
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...