ecosystem news & features
We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports
HCM issue 5 2021
Our panel of experts – Sir Muir Gray, Tara Dillon, Stuart Armstrong and Elaine Briggs – discuss ways to upskill the workforce in response to the challenges of the pandemic
HCM issue 5 2021
Orbit4 is the first digital ecosystem that manages and facilitates the entire commercial
fitness product cycle.
promotion •
20 May 2021
ABC Fitness Solutions is the latest supplier to launch a service to help operators cater to the
increasing demand for hybrid membership models.
news •
01 May 2021
The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?
HCM issue 4 2021
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due to shortly
follow suit, the time for being theoretical is over.
product innovation •
22 Apr 2021
Fitness tech firm Therabody has expanded into a new area of wellness with the launch of a new
compression recovery device.
news •
06 Apr 2021
Uniting the Movement is a 10-year vision to use sport and activity to transform lives. Sport England’s CEO tells us what makes it so exciting
HCM issue 2 2021
Therabody has secured strategic investment from more than 100 superstars
across sport, music and the entertainment industry.
news •
19 Feb 2021
Les Mills has launched a new digital content solution to support health and fitness
operators in engaging their members outside the four walls of their clubs and studios.
news •
22 Jan 2021
Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Les Mills has launched a suite of digital solutions to help clubs expand their reach in the booming online fitness space
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Life Time says it’s the first US health & fitness club company to embrace Apple
Fitness+ and
include it as part of its membership offer.
news •
26 Dec 2020
Apple has launched its long-awaited on demand fitness platform, which will utilise the tech giant's
ecosystem of hardware and software to offer consumers a personalised exercise experience.
news •
15 Dec 2020
The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon
HCM issue 10 2020
Working the glutes is vital for balance, power and wellbeing. Tom Tawell reports
HCM issue 10 2020
'Emerging successfully out of a crisis as significant as this pandemic requires visionary leadership, creative thinking and innovative collaboration' says David Stalker
HCM issue 9 2020
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards a
hybrid
model.
news •
15 Sep 2020
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations”
contest, as well as a dedicated Tech Innovation Pavilion, will be unveiled at the 2020
conference.
news •
09 Sep 2020
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
product innovation •
07 Sep 2020
We find out how this tech giant continues to evolve its fitness offering, with aspirations to develop whole-life solutions
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The head of digital solutions says the pandemic is an opportunity for creativity
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced its new Excite line of fully-connected
cardio kit that has now been fitted with the Technogym Live user interface.
news •
31 Jul 2020
Technogym’s head of digital solutions shares his thoughts on how operators can ensure their future success
HCM issue 6 2020
The CEO of Wexer says COVID-19 has changed customer expectations and operators must adopt a hybrid physical/digital model to survive post-pandemic
HCM issue 6 2020
Matrix Connected Solutions helps Roko deliver a digital member experience beyond the four walls of the clubs
HCM issue 4 2020
Funxtion has created an immersive group exercise concept
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Technogym's connected cardio equipment is now compatible with Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2.
news •
25 Feb 2020
The latest research from Mintel reveals
that private health and fitness clubs had
a record-breaking year in 2019
HCM issue 2 2020
The increasing popularity of streaming services and wireless earbuds – along with the introduction of
5G connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled devices – are set to drive revenues in the US
consumer tech industry to a record $422bn during 2020.
news •
14 Jan 2020
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...