Finally, the time has come: fitness and health facilities around the globe are gradually resuming
operations.
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
question mark over gyms and studios, which in many markets will be one of the last sectors
to be given the green light.
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Super soft
As gyms reopen, restrictions on numbers are demanding more
of their software. HCM asks the experts how their systems
can enable gyms to cope with post lockdown requirements
Unique challenge
Ken Hughes, expert in consumer culture and human behaviour spoke as part of the Technogym Talks series of webinars about how operators can navigate the new consumer landscape
Les Mills Showcase
Bannatyne has driven member engagement with Les Mills during the lockdown
Wattbike partner on world-first group cycling software
Wattbike has partnered with Intelligent Cycling to transform indoor cycling with innovative new technology that enables automatic personalisation for riders in a group cycling class
Pivot to digital
The coronavirus pandemic has inspired a huge pivot to digital right across the
industry, from sole traders to large chains and trusts. Kath Hudson looks at some of the offerings pulled together in lightning fast time to keep members active and sane
PureGym scales up Funxtion’s digital integration
With the spread of COVID-19 forcing more people into isolation, PureGym worked with FunXtion to rapidly include a digital on-demand workout offering to support members at home
Soft power
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing gyms across the world to temporarily close their doors, staying connected to your members digitally has never been more important. Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’re contributing
interview
Krissy Cela
“So many people miss out on fitness because they feel too intimidated to go to the gym”
interview
Lauren Foundos, FORTË
“The system switches between multiple camera angles and mixes the sound, without any human operators”
Get connected
Sony and Precor are collaborating.
Henrik Bengtsson, head of business at
Advagym, tells Wendy Golledge about
Sony’s latest foray into fitness
interview
Changing the game
“We cannot lose sight of the most important people in this equation – the athletes. We must ensure this data and technology delivers benefits to them”
interview
Toni Knowlson, Amazon Web Services
“We see this technology as an enabler in ensuring sporting organisations remain relevant”