Apple news & features
Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech
is continuing to dominate proceedings at the annual CES technology show which is now
underway in Las Vegas.
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07 Jan 2016
Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in
the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new
research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology
tradeshow CES.
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15 Dec 2015
The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone CEO
Hosain Rahman believes the future of health tracking will place gadgets inside the body.
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20 Oct 2015
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on
the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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21 Sep 2015
Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs
HCM issue 10 2015
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken
crowdfunding website Kickstarter by storm, raising more than double its US$100,000
(€88,601, £63,737) target in a matter of days.
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24 Aug 2015
The burgeoning wearable tech market is expected to triple in value over the next 10
years, according to a research forecast by IDTechEx.
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05 Aug 2015
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will help
runners pick up the pace through the launch of Spotify Running.
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13 Jul 2015
Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM issue 8 2015
Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go
HCM issue 8 2015
A new running app which aims to ensure runners of all abilities stay on track with their
training and reach their race goals has been launched as a free download for Apple device
users.
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09 Jun 2015
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today
(5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step-
counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.
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05 May 2015
New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children
HCM issue 6 2015
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable
technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
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20 Apr 2015
The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth
HCM issue 5 2015
Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?
HCM issue 5 2015
Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as
some have predicted, rather it will be the subsequent refinement of the product which will
have the biggest impact, according to leading industry analyst Bryan O’Rourke.
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15 Mar 2015
Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on the
opportunities afforded by fitness technology, according to a team of industry experts.
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11 Mar 2015
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349
(€324, £231) to US$17,000 (€15,800, £11,300) and is being hailed as a game-changer
for the wearable tech sector.
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10 Mar 2015
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping
rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable
technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping
ropes into the 21st century.
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02 Mar 2015
What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views
HCM issue 4 2015
Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area
HCM issue 3 2015
Gladstone showcases its new app, which has been designed to help users book and pay for classes and activities on the go
HCM issue 3 2015
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices
at next month’s Wearable Technology Show, which takes place from 10-11 March at
ExCeL in London.
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20 Feb 2015
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long-
awaited link up with Apple HealthKit and a snub of its own Nike+ FuelBand hardware.
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18 Feb 2015
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector,
acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.
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13 Feb 2015
The world’s largest health and fitness trade show takes place in Cologne, Germany, from 9–12 April, with the EHFF on 8 April
HCM issue 2 2015
1Rebel is a newly-launched premium lifestyle microgym which has set out to be a ‘fitness market disruptor’. Julie Cramer speaks to the founders
HCM issue 2 2015
A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio
Global have been designed to set pulses racing by offering unprecedented levels
of accuracy.
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23 Jan 2015
What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?
HCM Handbook 2015
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