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Wearable Technology news & features

UK company looks to launch smart mask capable of collecting exercise data

UK company looks to launch "smart mask" capable of collecting exercise data

Unlimitech, a tech startup linked to University of Cambdrige, is looking to bring to market a face mask capable of recording and tracking the user's exercise data.
news • 16 Mar 2020
Life Fitness signs deal to integrate cardio equipment with Samsungs Galaxy Watch

Life Fitness signs deal to integrate cardio equipment with Samsung's Galaxy Watch

Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has signed a deal to make Samsung Galaxy Watch devices compatible with a full line of premium Life Fitness cardio equipment.
news • 12 Mar 2020
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Research: Insights & issues

Research: Insights & issues

The latest research from Mintel reveals that private health and fitness clubs had a record-breaking year in 2019
HCM issue 2 2020
Promotional feature: Myzone

Promotional feature: Myzone

"We can include those yet to take the plunge into wearables," says Myzone’s Dave Wright
HCM issue 11 2019
Letters: Write to reply

Letters: Write to reply

More appreciation – and pay – for instructors
HCM issue 1 2019
Interview: Philip Newborough

Interview: Philip Newborough

The co-founder of Bridges Fund Management, which has backed The Gym Group, Planet Fitness and Fitness Hut tells Kate Cracknell every business needs to think about social impact
HCM issue 1 2019
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ACSM 2019 fitness trends report: wearable tech tops the list

ACSM 2019 fitness trends report: wearable tech tops the list

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training, HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected to grow in popularity over the next 12 months.
news • 11 Dec 2018
Promotional feature: Myzone

Promotional feature: Myzone

Myzone is launching a range of new products and services this year, as CEO Dave Wright explains
HCM issue 10 2018
Myzone secures Hero partnership deal

Myzone secures Hero partnership deal

Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech and services company Hero Wellbeing.
news • 31 May 2018
News report: e-skin

News report: e-skin

Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless skin display giving real-time biometric data will soon be available
HCM issue 5 2018
Japanese researchers develop e-skin display capable of monitoring body stats

Japanese researchers develop 'e-skin' display capable of monitoring body stats

A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible, ultra- thin electronic "skin display", which can be used to display the user’s health information.
news • 23 Mar 2018
Health, sport and tech leaders join forces to build ‘startup superhighway’

Health, sport and tech leaders join forces to build ‘startup superhighway’

Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.
news • 26 Jan 2018
England Roses sign wearable tech deal to improve performance analytics

England Roses sign wearable tech deal to improve performance analytics

England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure the physical loading experienced by England Roses players.
news • 15 Jan 2018
Fitbit breaks into smartwatch market

Fitbit breaks into smartwatch market

Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
news • 29 Aug 2017
People profile: Matthew Ward

People profile: Matthew Ward

AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise
HCM issue 4 2017
IHRSA update: The great Dane

IHRSA update: The great Dane

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair
HCM issue 11 2016
Promotional feature: 1Life

Promotional feature: 1Life

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub
HCM issue 10 2016
Pure Gym announces wearable tech tie-up with TomTom

Pure Gym announces wearable tech tie-up with TomTom

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.
news • 14 Jun 2016
Fitness market ‘to grow 300 per cent’ in next decade

Fitness market ‘to grow 300 per cent’ in next decade

The global fitness market is primed for explosive growth over the next decade, as accelerated digitalisation and a convergence of big brands into the sector will spawn a billion global fitness users.
news • 09 May 2016
Promotional feature: Wattbike

Promotional feature: Wattbike

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis
HCM issue 4 2016
Sports strategy: Apps to play a key role in getting disadvantaged communities active, says Tracey Crouch

Sports strategy: Apps to play a 'key role' in getting disadvantaged communities active, says Tracey Crouch

Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to mobilise people from disadvantaged communities to get active.
news • 21 Jan 2016
Fitbit facing lawsuit over inaccurate tracking claims

Fitbit facing lawsuit over inaccurate tracking claims

Fitbit, the world’s biggest seller of wearable technology, is being sued in the US over claims that its heart rate monitors are inaccurate and place exercisers at risk.
news • 08 Jan 2016
Promotional feature: Ojmar promotion

Promotional feature: Ojmar promotion

A growing number of clubs across the UK are working with Ojmar to upgrade their traditional keyed locking systems to electronic solutions
HCM issue 1 2016
ACSM names wearable tech the top fitness trend for 2016

ACSM names wearable tech the top fitness trend for 2016

After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the mainstream of fitness in 2016.
news • 27 Oct 2015
PTs need ‘better education’ to get to grips with wearable tech

PTs need ‘better education’ to get to grips with wearable tech

Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
news • 21 Sep 2015
Show preview: LIW 2015

Show preview: LIW 2015

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year
HCM issue 9 2015
European forum review: Thought leaders

European forum review: Thought leaders

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM issue 8 2015
Jaguar uses wearable tech to measure crowd reactions at Wimbledon

Jaguar uses wearable tech to measure crowd reactions at Wimbledon

The spectators’ emotional response to every ace, missed backhand and disputed line call will be measured at this year's Wimbledon tennis championship, thanks to wearable technology provided by car manufacturer Jaguar.
news • 30 Jun 2015
Fitbit fever as wearable tech giant floats on New York Stock Exchange

Fitbit fever as wearable tech giant floats on New York Stock Exchange

Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18 June) in one of the most highly-anticipated IPOs of the year.
news • 18 Jun 2015
Payment systems: Easy does it

Payment systems: Easy does it

The easier it is to pay, the more we spend. So how is technology like online wallets and SMS payments impacting the fitness industry?
HCM issue 7 2015
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Wearable Technology news & features

UK company looks to launch smart mask capable of collecting exercise data

UK company looks to launch "smart mask" capable of collecting exercise data

Unlimitech, a tech startup linked to University of Cambdrige, is looking to bring to market a face mask capable of recording and tracking the user's exercise data.
news • 16 Mar 2020
Life Fitness signs deal to integrate cardio equipment with Samsungs Galaxy Watch

Life Fitness signs deal to integrate cardio equipment with Samsung's Galaxy Watch

Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has signed a deal to make Samsung Galaxy Watch devices compatible with a full line of premium Life Fitness cardio equipment.
news • 12 Mar 2020
Xplor Fitness & Leisure | Fit Tech promotion Xplor Fitness & Leisure | Fit Tech promotion
Research: Insights & issues

Research: Insights & issues

The latest research from Mintel reveals that private health and fitness clubs had a record-breaking year in 2019
HCM issue 2 2020
Promotional feature: Myzone

Promotional feature: Myzone

"We can include those yet to take the plunge into wearables," says Myzone’s Dave Wright
HCM issue 11 2019
Letters: Write to reply

Letters: Write to reply

More appreciation – and pay – for instructors
HCM issue 1 2019
Interview: Philip Newborough

Interview: Philip Newborough

The co-founder of Bridges Fund Management, which has backed The Gym Group, Planet Fitness and Fitness Hut tells Kate Cracknell every business needs to think about social impact
HCM issue 1 2019
Global Wellness Summit | Fit Tech promotion Global Wellness Summit | Fit Tech promotion
ACSM 2019 fitness trends report: wearable tech tops the list

ACSM 2019 fitness trends report: wearable tech tops the list

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training, HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected to grow in popularity over the next 12 months.
news • 11 Dec 2018
Promotional feature: Myzone

Promotional feature: Myzone

Myzone is launching a range of new products and services this year, as CEO Dave Wright explains
HCM issue 10 2018
Myzone secures Hero partnership deal

Myzone secures Hero partnership deal

Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech and services company Hero Wellbeing.
news • 31 May 2018
News report: e-skin

News report: e-skin

Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless skin display giving real-time biometric data will soon be available
HCM issue 5 2018
Japanese researchers develop e-skin display capable of monitoring body stats

Japanese researchers develop 'e-skin' display capable of monitoring body stats

A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible, ultra- thin electronic "skin display", which can be used to display the user’s health information.
news • 23 Mar 2018
Health, sport and tech leaders join forces to build ‘startup superhighway’

Health, sport and tech leaders join forces to build ‘startup superhighway’

Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.
news • 26 Jan 2018
England Roses sign wearable tech deal to improve performance analytics

England Roses sign wearable tech deal to improve performance analytics

England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure the physical loading experienced by England Roses players.
news • 15 Jan 2018
Fitbit breaks into smartwatch market

Fitbit breaks into smartwatch market

Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
news • 29 Aug 2017
People profile: Matthew Ward

People profile: Matthew Ward

AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise
HCM issue 4 2017
IHRSA update: The great Dane

IHRSA update: The great Dane

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair
HCM issue 11 2016
Promotional feature: 1Life

Promotional feature: 1Life

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub
HCM issue 10 2016
Pure Gym announces wearable tech tie-up with TomTom

Pure Gym announces wearable tech tie-up with TomTom

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.
news • 14 Jun 2016
Fitness market ‘to grow 300 per cent’ in next decade

Fitness market ‘to grow 300 per cent’ in next decade

The global fitness market is primed for explosive growth over the next decade, as accelerated digitalisation and a convergence of big brands into the sector will spawn a billion global fitness users.
news • 09 May 2016
Promotional feature: Wattbike

Promotional feature: Wattbike

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis
HCM issue 4 2016
Sports strategy: Apps to play a key role in getting disadvantaged communities active, says Tracey Crouch

Sports strategy: Apps to play a 'key role' in getting disadvantaged communities active, says Tracey Crouch

Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to mobilise people from disadvantaged communities to get active.
news • 21 Jan 2016
Fitbit facing lawsuit over inaccurate tracking claims

Fitbit facing lawsuit over inaccurate tracking claims

Fitbit, the world’s biggest seller of wearable technology, is being sued in the US over claims that its heart rate monitors are inaccurate and place exercisers at risk.
news • 08 Jan 2016
Promotional feature: Ojmar promotion

Promotional feature: Ojmar promotion

A growing number of clubs across the UK are working with Ojmar to upgrade their traditional keyed locking systems to electronic solutions
HCM issue 1 2016
ACSM names wearable tech the top fitness trend for 2016

ACSM names wearable tech the top fitness trend for 2016

After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the mainstream of fitness in 2016.
news • 27 Oct 2015
PTs need ‘better education’ to get to grips with wearable tech

PTs need ‘better education’ to get to grips with wearable tech

Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
news • 21 Sep 2015
Show preview: LIW 2015

Show preview: LIW 2015

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year
HCM issue 9 2015
European forum review: Thought leaders

European forum review: Thought leaders

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM issue 8 2015
Jaguar uses wearable tech to measure crowd reactions at Wimbledon

Jaguar uses wearable tech to measure crowd reactions at Wimbledon

The spectators’ emotional response to every ace, missed backhand and disputed line call will be measured at this year's Wimbledon tennis championship, thanks to wearable technology provided by car manufacturer Jaguar.
news • 30 Jun 2015
Fitbit fever as wearable tech giant floats on New York Stock Exchange

Fitbit fever as wearable tech giant floats on New York Stock Exchange

Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18 June) in one of the most highly-anticipated IPOs of the year.
news • 18 Jun 2015
Payment systems: Easy does it

Payment systems: Easy does it

The easier it is to pay, the more we spend. So how is technology like online wallets and SMS payments impacting the fitness industry?
HCM issue 7 2015
< First    1   2   3   4    Last >
Global Wellness Summit promotion
Company profiles
Peter Croft, chief strategy officer, Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Company profiles
Steve Barton, country director UK, EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
more company profiles
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