Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
wants? For members to be addicted (in a healthy way) to exercise – not just to increase
profits but, most importantly, so they can live happier, healthier and longer lives.
Pulse Fitness has recently completed a refurbishment of the fitness facilities at iGym
London.
Fisikal helps fitness professionals, operators and education organisations improve efficiencies and service through its online ...
Ground breaking leisure and fitness club management software. Software that has incisive focus on the ...
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Eight Inc. have created a gym in Beijing for digital fitness startup Keep that integrates technology into the space to ...
Fitness equipment firm Freemotion has launched a new content-driven indoor bike, which it says will deliver a "game-changing experience" for ...
Largo Technology Group (LTG) is launching a gamified fitness application called FitRacers in Q1 2020. App subscribers will have access ...
Real Madrid has launched a new innovation brand, designed to position the football club as a "social and economic leader". ...
Those who use fitness trackers are twice as likely to enjoy their gym workout (61 per cent), when compared to ...
Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it runs on behalf of local ...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is dipping its toe into the wellness tech market with a new seating solution that aims ...
Wellness tech platform Mindbody has signed a five-year partnership deal with fitness franchise F45. The deal will see Mindbody's integrated ...
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple Watch Connected programme, designed to ...
Immersive wellness company Sensync has partnered with Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, Hawaii, to launch a VR spa ...
Hyatt Hotels has announced a collaboration with mindfulness app provider Headspace, set to roll out in the coming months at ...
A new product aimed at the ageing population is combining wearable fitness tech with artificial intelligence to create a device ...
The increasing popularity of streaming services and wireless earbuds – along with the introduction of 5G connectivity and artificial intelligence ...
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has secured US$285m worth of investment, which it looks to use to further expand its global ...
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations in the wellness and fitness ...
US fitness franchise StretchLab has revealed plans to add machines that identify movement inefficiencies into its programming. The assisted stretching ...
Franchised gym chain UFC Gym is introducing compression recovery systems at some of its sites. The US-based company has signed ...
A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at an Olympic Games next year. ...
At-home fitness company Echelon Fitness has signed a partnership deal with interior and product designer Eric Villency. The deal will ...
WellCare of Georgia has signed a partnership deal with Fitbit, which will see fitness trackers being used to manage the ...
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its growth plans in the connected ...
Technogym has launched its Let's Move for a Better World campaign for 2020, aiming to promote wellness and fight the ...
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment. Called Life Fitness On Demand, the ...
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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
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
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”
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”
Funxtion: A brand new app
FunXtion and GoodLife Fitness are collaborating to help Canadians stay fit in the gym and at home
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
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
Digital retention top performers
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
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
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
Preston Lewis, Black Box VR
“It’s clear that combining VR gaming with fitness has the potential to decrease pain, increase enjoyment, and allow players to push their bodies further than they would normally, creating real fitness gains over time”
Staying sticky
Bob Lawson explains how digital fitness platforms and apps can maximise retention and prevent churn