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José Teixeira
SC Fitness, Portugal: head of customer experience
“People often assume that those who pay more stay longer, but we don’t see this. What we see is that if you have PT you stay longer because you use more, not because you pay more”
people
Rachael Blumberg
Platefit: creator and founder
“People know yoga, Pilates, HIIT and Barry’s Bootcamp, but many don’t know vibration training and it’s my intention, passion and purpose to
make it available and bring it to the world”
interview
Paul Juris
Director of sports science, Brooklyn Boulders
“We’re trying to help people understand exactly how much effort they need to apply in order to get the best outcome, so they can do it over a long period of time and not burn out. The overall training effect is then much better”
Technogym - Introducing Technogym Biocircuit
Exercises, workload, work/rest ratio and pace have been defined and integrated into personalised programmes
people
Andrew Grill
Practical Futurist
“Your marketing department will have to start writing ad copy for robots, not for humans. These digital agents will be gatekeepers, a bit like a PA. It’s already happening, so get ahead and start using it”
Body image
Will the body image debate define the future of fit-tech?
Becca Douglas looks at the evidence
people
Ben Keenan
SUF Cycling: commercial director
“This isn’t a spin around the park: SUF Cycling requires participants to dig deep, which can push some people not used to HIIT out of their comfort zone”
The middle man
Many industries have aggregators so it makes sense for the health and fitness industry to have them too. Are
they a force for the good, or could it become a case
of the tail wagging the dog? Kath Hudson reports
Shapewatch - Shapewatch among the final nine for ActiveLab ‘Future of Fit Tech’ Awards
Now in its third year, ukactive’s ActiveLab is the only accelerator programme
in the world designed to support fit-tech startups aiming to transform
public health by engaging more people in physical activity and sport
Activelab 2019
Following the ActiveLab Live! finale at the recent Active Uprising conference, we take a look at startups that are using technology to help people become healthier and more active
celebs
Chris Hemsworth
“I believe we all have untapped potential. And we all need support to achieve our goals. Centr puts the world’s best in the palm of your hand, to help you develop a healthier body, stronger mind, and a happier life - CHRIS HEMSWORTH”
Bio Hacking
Silicon Valley hacker
Dave Asprey used his
tech skills to gather the
latest fitness kit to create a
bio hacking boutique.
Kath Hudson investigates
Tech upgrade
New technology is transforming the way the health and fitness industry functions and interacts with customers. Liz Terry catches up with operators around the industry for an update
Get upgraded
HCM asks the industry’s leading software suppliers about the new tech and software features you can look forward to getting your hands on in 2019
Body Insights
Want to know your biological age or your bone density, or maybe get a 3D model printed showing your hard-won new biceps? The latest tech enables this and much more. HCM does a roundup of the new kit on the market for fitness testing and body scanning
Xn Leisure
Making science fiction a reality – the rise of facial recognition in health clubs across the UK
In-club Tech
What’s happening in the world of health club management software?
We get the inside view from some of the best-known tech companies in the sector
Legend - Strategies for success
Software company Legend reveals how its powerful support division works with operators to drive their operational success via outsourced managed services
Legend - Growth Driver
With the right partner, changing your software systems should be a smooth process that can energise the business and lead to unexpected benefits
Matrix
Matrix Fitness is the fastest-growing commercial fitness brand in the world and a division of US$800 million global powerhouse, Johnson Health Tech. We talk to MD Matthew Pengelly
Myzone - Feeling good about exercise
Voted IHRSA Associate Member of the Year 2018, Myzone is the brainchild of Antipodean entrepreneur Dave Wright, who set out to find a way of making everyone feel good about exercise
How can clubs get the most out of virtual?
HCM’s Steph Eaves gets tips from our panel of experts
interview
Matthew Allison, Space Cycle
“I want to build a social lifestyle brand that combines music and wellness to create something that inspires people. I want to change the way people think of working out, so it’s like going to a club or a concert”
Body composition analysers
Body composition analysers are an excellent way to differentiate your club,
as well as help your members get results. Kath Hudson reports
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