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Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry, and there isn’t
a fitness brand or business that hasn’t been forced to adapt or pivot to digital.
promotion •
11 Jan 2022
Wellness tech firm Timeshifter has launched a new circadian app for shift workers, allowing
them to
form and maintain healthier lifestyles.
news •
07 Dec 2021
Freeletics has added a new “strength gaming” experience to its range of programmes.
news •
07 Dec 2021
The founder of TRX talks about his new business venture – OutFit
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
The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 11 2021
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their
local gyms. While this is encouraging news, the one thing these reports often miss is the
opportunity that has been created in the last year and a half.
promotion •
02 Dec 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
Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry
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
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
There are big opportunities emerging globally for the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2021
Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting
members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation
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
Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading
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
Content providers have been hugely active in the fit tech market since the start of the pandemic. We expect the industry to move on from delivering these services on a ‘broadcast-only’ basis as two-way coaching becomes the new USP
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
London boutique The Refinery has created an avatar-led digital offering
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The Olympic athlete and founder of Jennis is on a mission to close the gender data gap in health research
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Red light therapy promises faster recovery, skin healing and better endurance. Is it too good to be true?
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The CEO of Withings says the company is improving the way patients and doctors monitor and understand health
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion
technology.
news •
14 Sep 2021
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on
our
industry and how important it is to get new and existing members back into the gym.
product innovation •
29 Jul 2021
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway
HCM Handbook 2021
Life Fitness has launched the Official Hammer Strength Box: a unique and complete small group training offering from Hammer Strength
HCM issue 7 2021
Rigs have been central to gyms for years. Suppliers tell how they’re evolving to meet changing needs
HCM issue 7 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness
HCM issue 7 2021
Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment
of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health
HCM issue 7 2021
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