Wearable technology news & features
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic
collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.
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26 Jan 2018
England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure
the physical loading experienced by England Roses players.
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15 Jan 2018
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch,
as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
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29 Aug 2017
AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise
HCM issue 4 2017
Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair
HCM issue 11 2016
1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub
HCM issue 10 2016
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.
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14 Jun 2016
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.
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09 May 2016
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 minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in
trying to mobilise people from disadvantaged communities to get active.
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21 Jan 2016
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.
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08 Jan 2016
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
After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the
mainstream of fitness in 2016.
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27 Oct 2015
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).
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21 Sep 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
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
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.
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30 Jun 2015
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.
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18 Jun 2015
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
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band
to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.
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19 May 2015
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable
technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
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20 Apr 2015
Wearable technology start up, FirstV1sion, is
seeking to raise €2.5m (£1.8m, $2.6m) on
crowdfunding platform, BackToTheFuture for its T-
shirt with a camera embedded in the chest capable
of delivering broadcast-quality video.
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08 Apr 2015
Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings
HCM issue 5 2015
Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running
HCM issue 5 2015
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping
rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable
technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping
ropes into the 21st century.
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02 Mar 2015
What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views
HCM issue 4 2015
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices
at next month’s Wearable Technology Show, which takes place from 10-11 March at
ExCeL in London.
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20 Feb 2015
The author, trendspotter and futurologist offers Kate Cracknell his thoughts on the future of the health and fitness industry
HCM issue 2 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?
HCM Handbook 2015
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