COVID-19 pandemic news & features
The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues
HCM issue 5 2021
On-demand fitness streaming platform iFit has introduced a new programme of interactive body and
mind workouts, designed to "expand the definition" of exercise.
news •
18 May 2021
Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more
HCM issue 2 2021
HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand
HCM issue 2 2021
The two have teamed up to create a free, virtual couch-to-exercise programme
HCM issue 1 2021
The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done
HCM issue 1 2021
FunXtion and GoodLife Fitness collaborated to help Canadians stay fit in the gym and at home
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Richard Lucas, founder of GoVox, explains how his system helps clubs identify athletes who are struggling with mental health issues
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020 by USA
Today, the internationally distributed daily newspaper.
news •
10 Dec 2020
Club Industry and Sibec unveil Future of Fitness virtual event to help reinvent the fitness industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily halted opportunities to gather in-person to discuss
vital topics relating to the fitness industry’s future.
product innovation •
29 Oct 2020
Gympass added personal training to its platform during lockdown and has now delivered 30,000 sessions globally
HCM issue 9 2020
Online fitness platform TV.FIT – which specialises in "affordable and flexible" workouts –
has
launched a new app which will enable members to stream content directly to their
smartphone,
tablet or TV.
news •
06 Oct 2020
The organisers of the London Marathon recruited the help of one of UK's most advanced robotics
companies to ensure social distancing measures were adhered to during this year's race.
news •
06 Oct 2020
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform Intelivideo has appointed former Gold's Gym
CEO, Adam Zeitsiff, as its new president and CEO.
news •
05 Oct 2020
Wattbike’s lead sport scientist
Eddie Fletcher discusses the importance
of health assessments, changes in
consumer behaviour post-lockdown and
the latest UK government strategy
HCM issue 8 2020
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that
combines medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and sleep breathing disturbance
detection. The wearable will be made available in the US later this year.
news •
08 Sep 2020
Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 7 2020
Can fit tech alert users to immunodeficiencies or illnesses and be part of the solution? Fit Tech magazine ask the experts
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Using AI technology, Freeletics learns from 41 million users worldwide. Its CEO tells us more
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The impact of exercise on the immune system has never been more important. We look at immunity-boosting protocols from two equipment developers
HCM issue 6 2020
The fitness industry's pivot to digital has defined the sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Spanish chain GO fit, it could also mean achieving the company's mission to get an entire nation
physically active.
news •
16 Jun 2020
How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening
HCM issue 5 2020
Wearable wellness tech giant Fitbit has unveiled a low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for
use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
news •
04 Jun 2020
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020 range
of smart TV models.
news •
31 May 2020
Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage
HCM issue 4 2020
The senior management team explain how they are developing a network of connected health across the UK
HCM issue 4 2020
Fitness software firm Transaction Services Group (TSG) is looking to expand its reach into
the boutique sector following its acquisition of TrueCoach, a software company specialising
in the personal trainer (PT) sector.
news •
29 Apr 2020
Precor has developed a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members
engaged throughout the
lockdown periods caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
product innovation •
06 Apr 2020
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