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Digital retention top performers
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
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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
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”
Clubs without walls
Venueserve Fitness is working with the Health Club Collection to drive its digital customer engagement
Staying sticky
Bob Lawson explains how digital fitness platforms and apps can maximise retention and prevent churn
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
interview
Rodrigo Jesus, Salus Optima
“We recognise that we can digitise most of the coaching experience, but we also recognise that the human in the loop is irreplaceable”
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”
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
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”
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
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”