fitness app news & features
From in-app communications to AI-created workout plans, health club management software providers discuss their latest innovations
HCM issue 11 2023
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between
Apple
Fitness+ and Anytime Fitness health clubs as Apple seeks to add in-person workout
elements
to its digital package.
news •
02 Nov 2023
The president and co-founder of Self Esteem Brands tells Kate Cracknell the company is aiming to get to 10,000 locations in the next five years
HCM issue 7 2023
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7
engagement with their fitness inside and outside the club, as well as personalised coaching
they can access anywhere.
news •
14 Apr 2023
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get
Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness
games.
news •
03 Feb 2023
In 2021, Pulse Fitness added to its ever-growing portfolio of leisure industry services with
the launch of TRAKK, its connected fitness app.
promotion •
02 Jan 2023
Wondercise will announce a new fitness experience at CES 2023 in January that gathers online
and on-site users together by connecting them in realtime and allowing competition on the
same leaderboard during the same class.
news •
19 Dec 2022
We hear about Les Mills’ latest strategy to drive mass market penetration, from the people making it happen
HCM issue 8 2022
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
news •
11 Apr 2022
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first three locations
having opened in the Washington DC area as part of a cluster rollout.
news •
16 Mar 2022
As Pure Gym expands into the US under the name Pure Fitness, its chief strategy officer talks about the opening of the first three budget clubs in Washington, DC
HCM issue 2 2022
As énergie Fitness ramps up its global expansion plans,
international development director, Rod Hill, explains
why he believes the multi-fitness concept is irresistible
HCM issue 2 2022
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
more
than US$15m.
news •
20 Jan 2022
Wellness operator and fitness tech company LIT Method (low-intensity training) is ramping up
expansion after launching into the franchising market.
news •
18 Jan 2022
Digital fitness content provider, Wexer, has signed a deal to deliver its
workouts through OS Fitness,
the fitness platform operated by Australian telecommunications giant Optus.
news •
15 Dec 2021
Premier Gym + Fitness, based in Newton Abbot, Devon, has opened
its doors to the public thanks to the help and support of Pulse Fitness
HCM issue 11 2021
The PureGym app has been named the Health and Fitness App of the Year at this year's UK
App
Awards.
news •
22 Nov 2021
The founder of the Active Giving app is passionate about saving the planet
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
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.
news •
16 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
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.
news •
27 Jul 2021
A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry
HCM Handbook 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner
every month since the start of 2021, taking its total to more than 2,600 bricks and mortar
UK
gym facilities.
product innovation •
12 May 2021
A new at-home fitness app will enable friends, communities, and coaches to remotely work out
together using live video links.
news •
09 Apr 2021
A new digital fitness platform has combined a digital exercise offering with online dating features
which allow users to meet workout partners and find a 'fitness companion'.
news •
30 Mar 2021
Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report,
in which the company estimates that more than 71,000 new health and fitness apps were
launched in 2020.
news •
25 Feb 2021
Fitness apps find it easy to collect new users, but can they keep them? Retention expert Bob Lawson gives his tips
Fit Tech issue 1 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
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a deal with satellite TV giant Sky, to make its content available to Sky Q subscribers
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
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