Streaming news & features
This live-streaming platform brings boutique classes into people’s homes. We talk to its founder and CEO
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
The COVID-19 emergency has accelerated the adoption of fitness technology by a decade
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Amazon Web Services is changing the sports industry with artificial intelligence
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has seen the fitness industry pivot to digital. We look at the longer-term implications
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Jean-Michel Fournier envisions the future of group fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant
investment, worth US $200m, from Pamplona Capital Management.
product innovation •
27 Mar 2020
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced the launch of David Lloyd Clubs @Home to
engage members during the coronavirus closure.
news •
26 Mar 2020
Fitness tech firm Motosumo has launched a new service, allowing gym operators to deliver HIIT
group workouts and indoor cycling classes to their members' living rooms.
news •
25 Mar 2020
Is the fitness industry meeting the needs
of introverts as well as extroverts?
HCM issue 3 2020
Indoor cycling brand Flywheel is to discontinue its Flywheel At Home subscription service after
settling a legal case with rival Peloton.
news •
28 Feb 2020
The increasing popularity of streaming services and wireless earbuds – along with the introduction of
5G connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled devices – are set to drive revenues in the US
consumer tech industry to a record $422bn during 2020.
news •
14 Jan 2020
Paul Bedford on the best ways to operate in an increasingly competitive market
HCM issue 1 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
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
growth plans in the connected fitness sector.
news •
18 Dec 2019
The CEO of Les Mills Media discusses how
clubs can embrace virtual fitness but still
remain central to people’s fitness journeys
HCM issue 11 2019
IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh shares the most
interesting findings from the 2019 IHRSA
Health Club Consumer Report
HCM issue 11 2019
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home
fitness offer, looking to engage consumers directly through virtual fitness.
news •
18 Nov 2019
A new all-in-one digital platform will begin offering certified, trainer-led live group fitness classes in
tandem with personalised nutrition programming and wellness tracking.
news •
11 Nov 2019
Sports business leaders in the UK believe that the advent of 5G is likely to drive change and create
new experiences in the sports sector – more than any other technology currently in the pipeline.
news •
09 Oct 2019
From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM
editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that
could impact your business
HCM issue 8 2019
From designing and managing the largest
hotel gym in the world, to a new live
steaming model to achieve global reach,
the founder of The Wright Fit discusses
his career journey and plans
HCM issue 8 2019
The latest State of the UK Fitness Industry Report by David
Minton, director of The Leisure Database Company,
highlights that all key indicators, from the number of sites
and members to the market value, continue to grow
HCM Handbook 2019
Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities
set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future
HCM Handbook 2019
Fitness equipment giant Technogym is entering the fitness-at-home market with the
launch of
Technogym Live, a digital platform offering gym-goers the option of taking part in
classes "wherever
they want".
news •
01 Apr 2019
Emma Barry gives her thought-provoking
take on the industry’s current strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats
HCM issue 4 2019
More operators are appointing heads of group exercise, evidence that this is more than just a trend. We talk to those from Third Space, Pure Gym and Virgin Active
HCM issue 3 2019
Digital fitness content provider Wexer has launched Wexer Web Player, an online portal that
allows users to stream virtual fitness classes through their mobile devices.
product innovation •
23 Jan 2019
Jak Phillips says we need to stop
demonising screen use and adopt
a more nuanced attitude
HCM issue 1 2019
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