Amit Tishler news & features
NEWS
US Army paratroopers will be fitted with data-collecting wearables for six months, as part of a
project to measure stress levels and examine the resiliency of soldiers operating in Arctic
environments.
NEWS
Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report,
in which the company estimates that more than 71,000 new health and fitness apps were
launched in 2020.
PROMOTION
There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life.
After all, isn’t that what we’re all searching for?
NEWS
Therabody has secured strategic investment from more than 100 superstars
across sport, music and the entertainment industry.
NEWS
Interactive digital fitness specialist FunXtion has partnered with health and fitness tracking software
provider WeFitter.
NEWS
Brawn, the recently-launched strength training app has launched virtual leaderboards for
its users across the UK and Canada.
NEWS
The team behind a new digital service which allows users to transform any space into a
workout area, say it has been designed to change the way virtual fitness is delivered to
consumers.
FEATURE
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
NEWS
Launched recently, YogiFi is being marketed as the world's first smart yoga mat.
NEWS
A new online fitness platform is looking to establish itself as the first to focus solely on
strength training.
NEWS
Everyone Active is offering a month’s free trial of its digital Everyone On Demand service to every
member of the general public.
PROMOTION
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.
FEATURE
Third Space members embrace new digital app, viewing 75,000 workouts in just three months
FEATURE
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train
NEWS
Les Mills has launched a new digital content solution to support health and fitness
operators in engaging their members outside the four walls of their clubs and studios.
FEATURE
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
FEATURE
With Facebook paid online events, publishers can charge viewers to attend a video livestream on their Facebook pages or a third party video service
FEATURE
Rezzil was able to have an injured player learning his new manager's philosophy, positioning and playing style – all from a seated position
FEATURE
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym, combining HIIT and resistance training with immersive gaming. Co-founder Preston Lewis speaks to Steph Eaves about getting people addicted to fitness through VR
FEATURE
Bob Lawson explains how digital fitness platforms and apps can maximise retention and prevent churn
FEATURE
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
FEATURE
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
FEATURE
Since the pandemic began causing lockdowns and gym closures across
the world, there’s been unprecedented interest in services that digitally
connect trainers and gyms with their clients. Trainerize was ready and
primed to help. Co-founder and CEO Sharad Mohan explains how
FEATURE
Loss of strength and muscle wastage affect
millions of people and have a significant impact
on health and quality of life. emPOWER is a
visionary project that aims to develop implantable
artificial muscles by 2050. Project leader Professor
Jonathan Rossiter explains how it will work
features
Clubs without walls
Venueserve Fitness is working with the Health Club Collection to drive its digital customer engagement
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”
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”
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”
Digital retention top performers
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
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”
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
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”
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
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
There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life.
After all, isn’t that what we’re all searching for?
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