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.
fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of
content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in
leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.
Hussle exists for two reasons: To increase opportunities for people to engage in physical activity ...
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
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A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible, ultra-thin electronic "skin display", which ...
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of fitness app specialist Netpulse for an undisclosed sum. The ...
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week in March, Leisure Opportunities is undertaking an employer survey on the industry’s needs and ...
Data security at health clubs and leisure centres could be at risk because staff are using unofficial channels such as ...
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that ...
Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for the boutique sector, as Sweat ...
A fitness app that rewards people who are physically active has secured financial backing of US$5.7m (£4.1m, €4.7m) to help ...
England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure the physical loading experienced by England Roses ...
Aston Villa Football Club has become the first in the world to integrate pre-paid contactless and chip and pin payment ...
Matt Hancock has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport in Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle. Hancock ...
Virtual reality fitness brand Black Box VR has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honouree for its resistance-based gym ...
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym will receive up to €25m (US$30m, £22.2m) in financing to support its R&D and ...
Elite footballers and athletes of the future will prolong their careers by attending all-in-one health and sports clinics, according to ...
A combination of virtual reality (VR) and treadmill exercise can lower the incidence of falls among Parkinson’s disease patients, a ...
Fitness tech startup Fiit has announced a £2.4m seed investment to launch its on-demand home exercise platform. Led by a ...
Seven New York health clubs have been added to the fitness app POPiN, offering city-
dwellers a wider variety of gyms to visit.
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on the campus. Powerbase is one ...
Travel giant Expedia has launched an 'organic spa finder', designed to help customers find authentic wellness experiences across Europe. The ...
Fitness and wellness studio FlyFit is planning to expand to three more airports next year, while it puts the finishing ...
NFL fans have the chance to step into the shoes of their idols as a new experience opens in the ...
London could become the new home of ‘sport tech’ if a strategic plan succeeds in bringing sport and technology businesses ...
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex studios planned by Bannatyne Group ...
Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio
equipment to its gym floor that pairs wirelessly with Apple Gymkit technology.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, has become the first sports stadium in
the world to achieve platinum certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED).
features
interview
Preston Lewis, Black Box VR
“Game designers have figured out how to keep people unhealthily addicted to games. If only you could be the hero in a game that levelled up your life”
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
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”
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
people
Andy Etches
Founder and sports director, Rezzil
“Rezzil was able to have an injured player learning his new manager's philosophy, positioning and playing style – all from a seated position”
interview
Blurring the lines
Les Mills has launched a suite of digital solutions to help gyms
future-proof by expanding their reach in the booming online fitness
space, while complementing their live offerings. Steph Eaves talks
to Les Mills International’s CMO Anna Henwood to find out more
Staying sticky
Bob Lawson explains how digital fitness platforms and apps can maximise retention and prevent churn
Clubs without walls
Venueserve Fitness is working with the Health Club Collection to drive its digital customer engagement
Digital retention top performers
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
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”
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
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”