Development news & features
Gympass has acquired online personal training platform Trainiac for an undisclosed amount.
news •
21 Dec 2021
Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app, called Life Fitness
Connect, to provide the ultimate workout experience
HCM issue 11 2021
Fitronics’ new member journey software is supporting the
University of Oxford in improving its services for users
HCM issue 11 2021
The CEO of Planet Fitness, Chris Rondeau, talks to Kate Cracknell about the franchise operator’s post-lockdown bounceback
HCM issue 11 2021
Suppliers share their most exciting products, launches and installations from 2021
HCM issue 11 2021
The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece
HCM issue 11 2021
3d Leisure is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk growth, regrets and business success with the MD
HCM issue 11 2021
Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment
HCM issue 11 2021
Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 11 2021
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT
penetration. It will accelerate and improve outcomes for users as well as build confidence
with people who are struggling to get back to training post lockdown.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2021
The PureGym app has been named the Health and Fitness App of the Year at this year's UK
App
Awards.
news •
22 Nov 2021
Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app named Life Fitness Connect to provide the
ultimate
workout experience.
promotion •
22 Nov 2021
The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA
HCM issue 10 2021
Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions
HCM issue 10 2021
The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals
HCM issue 10 2021
The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3
HCM issue 10 2021
Beachbody has appointed Jean-Michel Fournier to lead the company's growth globally. He was previously
CEO of Les Mills Media.
news •
02 Nov 2021
Life Fitness today has unveiled a new free-to-download mobile app that offers advanced workout
tracking capabilities and on-demand classes.
news •
27 Oct 2021
Mental health and mindfulness app Open has completed a Series A funding round worth US$9m,
with Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey among the high-profile investors.
news •
26 Oct 2021
Luxe Fitness, a Bristol-based gym offering premium service at a budget price has partnered
with Fisikal – an expert in digital business management solutions – to enhance its member
experience and digital journey.
product innovation •
26 Oct 2021
Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its
automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading
member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively
together.
product innovation •
26 Oct 2021
Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness
equipment brand that will target both the commercial and at-home markets.
news •
25 Oct 2021
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
been
downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.
product innovation •
21 Oct 2021
Matrix and Intelivideo have signed a strategic partnership, which will see Intelivideo's fitness content
integrated into Matrix's premium commercial equipment.
news •
15 Oct 2021
There are big opportunities emerging globally for the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2021
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription
service
which enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for one
monthly
subscription.
news •
13 Oct 2021
The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness
HCM issue 9 2021
The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa
HCM issue 9 2021
ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda
HCM issue 9 2021
French car manufacturer Citroën and hotel brand Pullman Hotels & Resorts have partnered
to create
an autonomous "urban mobile platform", designed to allow people to explore cities while
working
out.
news •
05 Oct 2021
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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