The UK has spent most of the year in lockdown but finally, clubs are beginning to see their
fitness communities open back up, with indoor group exercise not far behind.
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in
another
year affected by COVID-19, where the only thing that’s been certain is uncertainty.
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With our digital member solutions, branded app and branded virtual classes your clients can now ...
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Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex has become the first chief impact officer of US-based coaching and mental health firm ...
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Fitness tech and software firm Exerp has secured a strategic partnership agreement with budget gym chain PureGym. The deal will ...
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Editor's letter
Big (fit) tech
We’re entering the age of the wellness mega-corp, with the ultimate goal for investors being to dominate health and wellness markets in every channel. Prepare to expect the unexpected in this convergence of health, fitness and wellness
interview
Robotic muscles
“We identified the need to step beyond the current approaches to muscle weakness, and move instead to placing robotic muscles exactly where they’re needed – inside the body”
Digital retention top performers
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
people
Devi Mahadevia
Facebook director of sports and fitness partnerships
“With Facebook paid online events, publishers can charge viewers to attend a video livestream on their Facebook pages or a third party video service”
Collect wind power as you move
Researchers in China have designed a tiny device that can scavenge wind energy from the breeze you make when you walk or run
Staying sticky
Bob Lawson explains how digital fitness platforms and apps can maximise retention and prevent churn
Funxtion: A brand new app
FunXtion and GoodLife Fitness are collaborating to help Canadians stay fit in the gym and at home
people
Kevin Dawidowicz
President, CoachMePlus
“Fitness apps are designed to train clients, without a trainer on the other side. We give coaches a tool for connection”
Virtual wellbeing check
Feelings of pressure, isolation and performance anxiety are
commonly experienced by athletes, however it isn’t always easy for
clubs to identify those who are struggling. Richard Lucas, founder
of GoVox, explains how technology can help
Sky x Fiit
Fiit has secured a deal with TV giant Sky, to make its virtual workout platform available through the subscription-based Sky Q service. With 20 per cent of Fiit users now accessing the app through Sky, Fit Tech speaks to Fraser Stirling and Daniel Shellard to find out more
Clubs without walls
Venueserve Fitness is working with the Health Club Collection to drive its digital customer engagement
Fit Tech Leadership Report
Fit tech is a growing, competitive sector. Executive search firm, Stronger Talent, recently analysed the backgrounds of more than 300 fit tech executives to provide insights into recruiting strategies, as Pete Leibman explains