fitness tracking news & features
BHeart – a health-tracking wrist wearable with an “endless” battery – was
unveiled by
Baracoda at
CMS 2023.
news •
18 Jan 2023
Armah Sports CEO introduces his new smart club, B_fit, which uses AI, VR and Amazon Alexa
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
A new app called Trakk, from Pulse Fitness, promises
triple benefits to operators, says Chris Johnson
HCM issue 10 2021
Interactive digital fitness specialist FunXtion has partnered with health and fitness tracking software
provider WeFitter.
news •
18 Feb 2021
At Uscreen, we pride ourselves on being proactive innovators in the industry. We're
continually doing our research and predicting where the industry is going so we can ensure
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product innovation •
08 Dec 2020
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live
classes and one-on-one therapy, has secured US$3m worth of seed funding.
news •
31 Oct 2020
The historic Stoke Park hotel has installed the latest Matrix Fitness 7xi Cardio Range to upgrade its gym and introduce more tech
HCM issue 8 2020
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service
and smartphone app.
news •
01 Sep 2020
Virtuagym has launched Stronger Together, an all-in-one, hybrid membership solution.
news •
15 Jul 2020
Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer
devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.
news •
14 Jul 2020
Tenzing Natural Energy, the drinks brand behind the Tenzing Clean Air Tracker, has
recently added new functionality to its free mobile tool, now enabling its use by cyclists and
pedestrians, as well as runners.
news •
02 Jul 2020
Matrix Connected Solutions helps Roko deliver a digital member experience beyond the four walls of the clubs
HCM issue 4 2020
Nick Coutts and Kresten Juel Jensen on gamifying group fitness using the motion sensors in a smartphone
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Fitness tech firm Motosumo has launched a new service, allowing gym operators to deliver HIIT
group workouts and indoor cycling classes to their members' living rooms.
news •
25 Mar 2020
What makes the perfect indoor cycle
class and what trends are coming down
the track for operators and instructors?
We round up the views of suppliers
HCM issue 9 2019
From Third Space in London to The
Wall in Los Angeles, we look at the
latest software partnerships
HCM issue 4 2019
The co-founder of V1BE on taking a
London boutique concept to Manchester
HCM issue 1 2019
Core Health & Fitness fits out Planet Fitness, the largest private gym in Wales
HCM issue 7 2018
Is tracking member activity and
performance during group exercise
classes always a good thing?
HCM issue 9 2017
The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice
HCM issue 7 2016
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.
news •
14 Jun 2016
Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on
Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the
year.
news •
06 May 2016
Google has continued its efforts to get more people active
with the introduction of a new
tool to its Calendar platform which helps hard-pressed
people find time for a workout.
news •
22 Apr 2016
Mintel’s senior leisure and technology analyst, Paul Davies, looks at the current state of the health and fitness market, and asks how club operators can be more innovative in 2016 and beyond
HCM Handbook 2016
A proliferation of opportunities to be physically active. ukactive’s Steven Ward looks ahead to 2016
HCM Handbook 2016
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech
market over the next three years, according to new research, although smartwatches are
anticipated to gradually increase their market share.
news •
27 Jan 2016
Steven Ward, executive director of ukactive, gives his views on what’s in store for the UK fitness and physical activity sector in 2016 – including new technology, sector diversification and assisting with public health remits
HCM issue 1 2016
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
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...