Apple news & features
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
A new mobile fitness platform delivers personal training sessions to people at home by
combining live fitness instruction with AI-enabled tracking and two-way audio-video.
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28 Oct 2020
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a
twist, by offering customers the opportunity to take part in exercise sessions led by an
avatar.
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26 Oct 2020
Electronics giant LG has entered the fitness and wellness market with the launch of a new 15-inch
touchscreen display created especially for the exercise equipment sector.
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21 Sep 2020
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train.
HCM issue 8 2020
Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September
– Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a
cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription
service for virtual fitness classes.
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16 Sep 2020
Indoor cycling giant Peloton has cut the price of its popular Bike, while launching two entirely new
products for the lucrative at-home fitness market.
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11 Sep 2020
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
offer.
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18 Aug 2020
The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities
HCM issue 7 2020
This founder tells how FitOn is democratising fitness by giving users access to all its workouts for free
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer
devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.
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14 Jul 2020
Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work
HCM issue 5 2020
A new app, which aims to help people get physically active and build healthy habits
through the power of group psychology, teamwork and friendship, has launched after securing
£500,000 worth of funding.
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03 Jun 2020
Vitality and RAND Europe have carried out a global study revealing that increased physical activity can benefit not only individuals but also businesses and global economies. Andre Nepgen shares the insights
HCM Handbook 2020
A wellness tech platform is offering boutique fitness studios and personal trainers the opportunity to
create their own, customised live-streaming services and apps.
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15 Apr 2020
Amazon Web Services is changing the sports industry with artificial intelligence
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Jean-Michel Fournier envisions the future of group fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Sony’s Henrik Bengtsson explains the company’s collaboration with Precor on an innovative new product
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
This live-streaming platform brings boutique classes into people’s homes. We talk to its founder and CEO
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
The CEO and co-founder of BLOK
tells how he developed ‘one of
the coolest gyms in the world’
HCM issue 3 2020
The CEO of Basic-Fit shared insights
into the workings of his business at the
Virtuagym FitNation Conference
HCM issue 3 2020
US country music singer Carrie Underwood is dipping her toe in the fitness industry, with the launch
of a fitness app which she says will ultimately form part of a "holistic wellness platform".
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06 Mar 2020
The latest research from Mintel reveals
that private health and fitness clubs had
a record-breaking year in 2019
HCM issue 2 2020
Odyssey Health Club and Spa has
created an on-site potager to deliver
fresh food to members. Its owner and
head chef explain how the scheme is
helping members reconnect with food
HCM issue 2 2020
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple Watch
Connected programme, designed to reward gym members for wearing the watch during their
exercise sessions.
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23 Jan 2020
HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats
HCM issue 1 2020
The corporate wellness market is growing fast. Kath Hudson rounds up the latest trends and investments coming to market
HCM issue 1 2020
Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry
is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing
HCM issue 11 2019
The Hollywood actor has created a new
app that utilises the expertise of his team
of fitness, nutrition and wellness experts
HCM issue 6 2019
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...