ecosystem news & features
New launches, new brands, acquisitions, diversification, expansion and franchising are driving the explosive growth of Evolution Wellness in Asia. The CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2020
Technogym has launched its Let's Move for a Better World campaign for 2020, aiming to promote
wellness and fight the global obesity epidemic.
news •
16 Dec 2019
Co-founder and CEO Rebecca Parekh
explains The Well, a new membershipbased
wellness club that’s opened in the
heart of New York City, giving access
to fitness, health coaches and more
HCM issue 11 2019
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
wearables, as part of a new nationwide health initiative designed to get Singaporeans more
physically active.
news •
23 Aug 2019
The founder of the World Health
Innovation Summit explains his vision for
achieving a fit and healthy planet by using
a global knowledge-sharing platform
HCM issue 6 2019
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 organising committee (RLWC2021) has signed a
partnership deal with Deloitte and announced a strategic goal of being the most digitally-
connected sports entertainment event in 2021.
news •
07 May 2019
Fitness equipment giant Technogym is entering the fitness-at-home market with the
launch of
Technogym Live, a digital platform offering gym-goers the option of taking part in
classes "wherever
they want".
news •
01 Apr 2019
The president and founder of Technogym
talks to Liz Terry about innovation and his
mission to get the whole world moving
HCM issue 4 2019
A look at the latest innovations
in health and fitness
HCM issue 2 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
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 On Demand (FoD) has signed a partnership deal with fitness software platform Virtuagym,
making FoD's premium fitness workouts available to Virtuagym members by integrating with its
existing mobile apps.
news •
28 Sep 2018
Loughborough is getting a hotel with
altitude bedrooms: get fit while you sleep
HCM issue 5 2018
The president of España Activa
Foundation explains how the
not-for-profit is addressing Spain’s
inactivity problem
HCM issue 3 2018
Fitness World’s CEO on how health clubs
can use retail principles to succeed
HCM issue 2 2018
The former COO of The Gym Group believes there are interesting opportunities ahead for the sector – if it gets things right
HCM issue 2 2017
Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features
and accelerate growth as it bids to dominate mobile technology in the fitness industry.
news •
07 Jun 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.
news •
06 Apr 2016
Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m
HCM issue 8 2015
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector,
acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.
news •
13 Feb 2015
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
HCM Handbook 2015
The four words ‘everybody active, every day’ are more than just the name of PHE’s framework to combat inactivity: they’re also a rallying cry for our sector, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2015
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
HCM issue 1 2015
IHRSA Annual Convention & Trade Show, IHRSA 2014, Sally Hogshead, Gary Vaynerchuck, Dan Heath, Luke Williams
HCM issue 5 2014
From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the
emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers
insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report
HCM Handbook 2014
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
Technogym has opened its brand new headquarters: the Wellness Village in Cesena, Italy. Kate Cracknell pays a visit and finds an exemplary corporate wellness model
HCM issue 1 2013
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