digital news & features
Moving on after 12 years, the outgoing CEO reflects on his time at ukactive, where he started as an intern
HCM issue 3 2019
Dyaco equips Pumps Gyms, Technogym partners with Nuffield and Physical Company kits out Marlow Club
HCM issue 3 2019
Digital health giant Lifesum has signed a partnership deal with non-dance HIIT programme Strong
by Zumba.
news •
18 Feb 2019
Marketing and sales will be the focus at
the sixth European Health and Fitness
Forum (EHFF), taking place in April
HCM issue 2 2019
A look at the latest innovations
in health and fitness
HCM issue 2 2019
The director of FIBO tells us what we can
expect from this year’s event
HCM issue 2 2019
Retention expert Paul Bedford
comments on case studies and top tips
from the latest retention research
HCM issue 2 2019
Founders Paul Trendell and Chris
Djuric tell us about their new boutique,
which centres around boxing and
running group fitness classes
HCM issue 2 2019
All medals at the Tokyo 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be made from recycled electronic
devices – such as discarded mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops and other handheld devices.
news •
11 Feb 2019
Sweatcoin, an app which incentivises users to exercise by offering cash rewards, can result in users
increasing physical activity by up to 20 per cent.
news •
25 Jan 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
Trafford Leisure have joined forces with DFC, The Engine Room turns indoor rowing into a fitness experience with Technogym and FTC Gym in Suffolk working closely with TRX
HCM issue 1 2019
After a career with Virgin Active,
Fitness First and WeWork, Gaunt has
devised and launched a new fitness
business called Hero. He explains
the concept to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2019
The new CEO of Xercise4Less
– one of the founders of Virgin
Active – says the budget operator
is gearing up to double in size
HCM issue 1 2019
HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of
the latest software features available,
including queue management, facial
recognition, health outcomes management
and a partnership with Strava
HCM issue 1 2019
Fitness testing and body scanning is
becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM
gives the low down on the latest systems
HCM issue 1 2019
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use of digital
technology.
news •
30 Nov 2018
Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by
NGP Capital.
news •
26 Nov 2018
The Open Active initiative sees ukactive,
Sport England, the Open Data Institute
and Legend Club Management systems
working to enable better data-sharing
HCM issue 11 2018
IHRSA has released a new report
that provides an outlook on the
European health club industry from
the perspective of the CEOs
HCM issue 11 2018
Evo Bench offers an innovative, flexible training solution that’s ideal for smaller and boutique spaces
HCM issue 11 2018
The owner of eActive is using saltwater
floatation pods and cryotherapy to give
members a well-rounded experience
HCM issue 11 2018
Compare the market, the launch of a fitness kit comparison site
HCM issue 11 2018
Legend Club Management Systems will enable all of its customers to have the ability to open their
data for collaboration with third parties.
news •
16 Nov 2018
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has published a new technology masterplan for the
National Health Service (NHS), designed to transform it into the "most advanced health and care
system in the world".
news •
18 Oct 2018
Myzone is launching a range of new products and services this year, as CEO Dave Wright explains
HCM issue 10 2018
Retirement home operator Audley Place
is building specialist gyms to keep its
customers fit. We look at how people,
product and programming are working
HCM issue 10 2018
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