connected news & features
Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the
creation of a new set of earphones designed to collate health and fitness
metrics, while also looking to cater for the safety of cyclists and joggers.
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05 Aug 2014
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
India wants to get to the heart and sole of fitness tracking through a new pair of
wearable trainers.
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04 Aug 2014
Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch
of a new wearable fitness product, as the sportswear giant seeks to boost its
presence in the booming technology marketplace.
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03 Jul 2014
Sean James reports on the growing functionality and popularity of apps among gym members and health club operators alike
HCM issue 6 2014
Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues
HCM issue 6 2014
Does your business look beyond profit to deliver a more socially-conscious agenda? Ray Algar outlines the findings of his new report
HCM issue 5 2014
The digital revolution may well be upon us, but health and fitness consumers
buying wearable tech still prefer to make their purchase in-store than from the
company’s website, according to new research from Nielsen.
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15 Apr 2014
Vera Kiss of The Futures Company unmasks the Millennial generation and explains what you need to know to be relevant to this market
HCM issue 3 2014
The world's largest trade fair for fitness, health and wellness takes place in Germany next month
HCM issue 3 2014
US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains
HCM issue 3 2014
Canadian software company Geosports is developing an app to try and increase
participation in sport in an age in which the developer believes people are less
involved in sports and physical activity.
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18 Feb 2014
Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key
consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014
HCM Handbook 2014
Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show
HCM issue 2 2014
trendwatching.com's Henry Mason identifies some of the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014, from Crowd Shaping to The Internet of Caring Things
HCM issue 1 2014
New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 11 2013
How could the new wave of wearable technologies affect the fitness market? Industry expert Bryan O'Rourke shares his views
HCM issue 9 2013
Kath Hudson takes a look at the growing technological options available for tracking members' physical activity both in and out of the health club environment
HCM issue 8 2013
The MD of Reebok Sports Club London talks Kate Cracknell through the major redevelopment project that's seen a “total transformation” of the offering
HCM issue 8 2013
Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs
HCM issue 7 2013
We must present a united front with our wellness allies to keep the momentum behind integrated wellbeing, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 6 2013
The founder of The Second Half Centre in London tells Kate Cracknell about her unique approach to successful ageing
HCM issue 5 2013
Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month
HCM issue 4 2013
Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'
HCM issue 4 2013
Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend
HCM issue 4 2013
Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention
HCM issue 2 2013
Cisco has confirmed that spectators at the new National Stadium in Warsaw,
Poland, will be able to benefit from the installation of its Cisco Connected
Stadium internet solution.
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23 Nov 2011
Cisco Systems has secured a new agreement with Spain-based football club Real
Madrid to "transform" the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium experience for visitors and
spectators.
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17 Nov 2011
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