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.
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital
connectivity has never been more important.
Founded in 1983, Technogym is a world-leading international supplier of technology and design-driven products and ...
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While leisure operators can generate interest and build an audience fairly easily, the challenge is converting an audience into a ...
Strava has raised US$110m in a Series F financing round led by TCV and Sequoia Capital. Other investors taking part ...
Playfinder has launched Bookteq, a booking system aimed at increasing revenue for operators of independent physical activity venues. CEO, Jamie ...
Start-up Vitruvian, based in Perth, Australia, has announced it has raised USD $2.5m (AUD$3.42m) in capital from industry-leading strategic investors. ...
PopBase, a start-up tech company, has secured US$400,000 investment from Welltech1, an Israel-based venture capital fund and hub specialising in ...
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the world’s leading fitness operators and influencers, ...
Mindbody is focusing its product development efforts on new technologies, as it looks to "reimagine" its software platform. The cloud-based ...
Anytime Fitness, the UK’s leading 24/7 high-spec gym operator, has partnered with Gympass to give its corporate members access to ...
EXi, an NHS-approved exercise app designed to help people with long term health conditions, has launched a Covid-19 rehabilitation programme. ...
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Active IQ has launched its Level 3 Award in Understanding the Development and Delivery of End-point Assessment to meet the ...
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features
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
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”
Digital retention top performers
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
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
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
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”
Staying sticky
Bob Lawson explains how digital fitness platforms and apps can maximise retention and prevent churn
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”
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
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
Funxtion: A brand new app
FunXtion and GoodLife Fitness are collaborating to help Canadians stay fit in the gym and at home
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