Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and
connected fitness providers, as the industry recognises its potential to unlock ultra-
engaging experiences that boost retention.
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution,
Preva, which has so far recorded almost a billion workouts in more than 11,000 facilities
worldwide.
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Cloud-based software provider Booker has acquired Frederick, a marketing automation
platform that offers a set of features for customer feedback, online reviews and referrals
for spas and salons.
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
launch a new virtual programming service for health clubs.
After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is
launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.
Several British athletes will be able to scope out international venues ahead of major
competitions using virtual reality headsets.
Wembley Stadium has launched what it calls “the world’s most technologically advanced
stadium tour”, using beacon technology, 360 video and augmented reality to provide a
mind-blowing interactive experience for visitors exploring the home of English football.
L'Oréal USA has launched "Beaumoji," a messaging keyboard designed to enhance and
animate conversations around the world of beauty. The keyboard offers 130 playful and
on-trend emojis created for beauty enthusiasts.
Having taken the US by storm since its launch last week, and with UK users also getting in
on the act, Pokémon Go is being held up as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity.
A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve
their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.
Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a
child’s fitness levels, but also makes them happier, according to new research.
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.
As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical
activity sector, virtual fitness is
proving to be a particular hit with the female and
millennial markets.
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.
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.
Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing
platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal
transformation.”
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the
introduction of virtual fitness studios across nearly 60 of its 83 UK health clubs.
Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features
and accelerate growth as it bids to dominate mobile technology in the fitness industry.
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of brand
engagement on social media, but a new report shows that there’s plenty of room for
improvement across the fitness sector.
A new app has been launched that enables UK gym owners to trade-in their old fitness
equipment within minutes via an online auction platform.
Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of
Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls
and into the daily lives of its members.
PayAsUGym has today (17 May) launched a new business intelligence platform – dubbed
the ‘Partner Portal’ – designed to help fitness operators maximise the potential of their
offering.
Public Health England (PHE) has kicked off a two-day Health X Hackathon event in
Manchester to seek innovative solutions to help children eat more healthily and be more
active.
A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention
to boosting youth activity through an innovative new booking platform designed to get
young people moving.
As Strava today (10 May) kicks off its first ever Global Bike to Work Day, the cycling app
has revealed that more than 70 cities and regions around the world are harnessing its
data to inform transport policy.
The global fitness market is primed for explosive growth over the next decade, as
accelerated digitalisation and a convergence of big brands into the sector will spawn a
billion global fitness users.
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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”
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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”
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”