digital news & features
Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an
undisclosed fee.
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23 Nov 2016
Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair
HCM issue 11 2016
From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016
HCM issue 11 2016
Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking
HCM issue 11 2016
Sport England has entered into a technology partnership that will help people get
physically active with the use of apps.
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01 Nov 2016
Londoners are being encouraged to participate in physical activity with the launch of an
app which distributes rewards for taking part.
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14 Oct 2016
Sport organisations in London can search through millions of pounds of grant opportunities
via a funding identification tool developed by London Sport.
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04 Oct 2016
Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 10 2016
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville
HCM issue 9 2016
eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym
HCM issue 9 2016
Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event
HCM issue 9 2016
After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is
launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.
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28 Jul 2016
The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money
HCM issue 8 2016
Blended coaching models, combining in-person support with self-management via an app, boost retention, says Virtuagym
HCM issue 8 2016
Nuffield Health’s CEO tells Kate Cracknell about its plans to be the UK’s leading wellness provider by 2020
HCM issue 8 2016
L'Oréal USA has launched "Beaumoji," a messaging keyboard designed to enhance and
animate conversations around the world of beauty. The keyboard offers 130 playful and
on-trend emojis created for beauty enthusiasts.
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12 Jul 2016
Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways
HCM issue 7 2016
payasUgym’s new Partner Portal provides operators with the marketplace data they need to make their business more competitive
HCM issue 7 2016
Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?
HCM issue 7 2016
The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice
HCM issue 7 2016
Do you know how to fully engage Millennials in your social media marketing? The experts share their advice
HCM issue 6 2016
Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of
Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls
and into the daily lives of its members.
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24 May 2016
Public Health England (PHE) has kicked off a two-day Health X Hackathon event in
Manchester to seek innovative solutions to help children eat more healthily and be more
active.
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12 May 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
London Sport has announced the launch of a new insight and data portal as it seeks to
make good on its goal of transforming London into the most active city in the world.
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25 Apr 2016
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in
Exerp – a global digital specialist in fitness club member engagement software, based in
Denmark.
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06 Apr 2016
eGym’s personalised, connected member experience is driving customer acquisition and retention alike
HCM issue 5 2016
From spring 2017, the UK’s pound coin changes to a new 12-sided coin. Is your business ready?
HCM issue 4 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
The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act
HCM issue 5 2016
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