wearable tech news & features
Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?
HCM issue 10 2023
ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown
HCM issue 1 2023
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from
its annual survey.
news •
05 Jan 2023
In just over two years, the fitness industry has experienced major disruptions to gyms, a
boom in at-home fitness and the return of in-person workouts.
promotion •
18 Jul 2022
Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more
HCM Handbook 2022
Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends
expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.
news •
04 Jan 2022
Myzone has signed a partnership deal with TRX, which will see it becoming the heart rate monitor
partner of the suspension training specialist.
news •
29 Jul 2021
Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary
team of researchers looking to help stroke survivors be more physically active.
news •
15 Sep 2020
A new ultra-thin, stretchable electronic material could be a game changer for wearable tech
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
A new ultrathin, stretchable electronic material which allows a product to 'breathe' could
have the potential to help create more functional wearable tech.
news •
05 May 2020
How can clubs generate income during the closures? We ask the experts
HCM issue 4 2020
Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in
incentives as rewards, with wearable fitness gadgets among the most popular corporate perks.
news •
18 Feb 2020
Steve Mellor, owner of AMP Athletic, has installed Myzone to drive his business.
We find out how it’s enabling him to deliver great service to his members
HCM issue 2 2020
Those who use fitness trackers are twice as likely to enjoy their gym workout (61 per cent), when
compared to those who don’t (30 per cent).
news •
29 Jan 2020
HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats
HCM issue 1 2020
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities.
news •
03 Oct 2019
Wearable tech giant FitBit has launched a premium service which will utilise users' own data in order
to provide them with personalised wellness programmes.
news •
09 Sep 2019
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
wearables, as part of a new nationwide health initiative designed to get Singaporeans more
physically active.
news •
23 Aug 2019
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training,
HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected to grow in popularity over the next 12 months.
news •
11 Dec 2018
England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure
the physical loading experienced by England Roses players.
news •
15 Jan 2018
Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second
round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.
news •
08 Nov 2017
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch,
as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
news •
29 Aug 2017
Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi
HCM issue 9 2016
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to
help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.
news •
06 Jul 2016
Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as
customer experience manager to support the wearable tech company’s continued growth.
news •
17 Jun 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
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...