event news & features
Club Industry and Sibec unveil Future of Fitness virtual event to help reinvent the fitness industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily halted opportunities to gather in-person to discuss
vital topics relating to the fitness industry’s future.
product innovation •
29 Oct 2020
Simon Harling explains how exercise professionals can ensure a safe return to exercise for post-COVID patients
HCM issue 9 2020
PureGym is the second largest operator in Europe. Its CEO talks about expansion and influencing government policy
HCM issue 9 2020
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, US has become one of the first major sports
venues to use drones to clean and disinfect the facility as part of its anti-COVID-19
measures.
news •
14 Oct 2020
The organisers of the London Marathon recruited the help of one of UK's most advanced robotics
companies to ensure social distancing measures were adhered to during this year's race.
news •
06 Oct 2020
Join the second Annual Fitness & Active Brands Summit and walk away with the expertise you
need to transform your business model and maximise the US$59.23bn virtual fitness market
opportunity.
product innovation •
01 Oct 2020
A new study suggests that exercise leads to elevated galanin levels – which in turn helps the brain’s stress response, giving more resilience
HCM issue 8 2020
Five months after the start of lockdown, Leisure-net Solutions surveyed the public leisure sector to gauge how its faring
HCM issue 8 2020
Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September
– Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a
cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription
service for virtual fitness classes.
news •
16 Sep 2020
Facebook for Business has introduced a new service, which enables users to
create their own event, such as a group workout or yoga class, host it and
collect payment, all in one place.
news •
22 Aug 2020
The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events
HCM issue 7 2020
This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts
HCM issue 7 2020
The VP of AI at Stats Perform tells how data can assist in sports team performance
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that CES 2021 will be an all-
digital experience, connecting exhibitors, customers, thought leaders and media from
around the world.
news •
29 Jul 2020
The CEO of Mosaic Spa & Health Clubs talks about his new book – More To Gain Than Just the Game
HCM issue 6 2020
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, Europe’s leading conference
devoted to fitness technology and future of wellbeing and active lifestyle in Munich. The event was
previously run by the German publishing and media conglomerate, Hubert Burda Media.
news •
16 Jun 2020
The founder of Flow Athletic on how the club combines strength training with yoga
HCM issue 5 2020
A new survey tells us how consumers are likely to respond to reopening
HCM issue 5 2020
Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, has announced the immediate availability of its
customer-
branded live-streaming solution.
product innovation •
24 May 2020
As Governments turn attention to a lockdown exit strategy, the world is bracing itself for a ‘new norm’
where social distancing and heightened hygiene requirements become a part of daily life.
product innovation •
08 May 2020
Experts share their tips on how to make functional training more fun for members
HCM issue 4 2020
Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage
HCM issue 4 2020
The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to
enable it to
offer a stronger user experience with digital connectivity at its core.
product innovation •
06 Apr 2020
Nick Coutts and Kresten Juel Jensen on gamifying group fitness using the motion sensors in a smartphone
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Amir Alroy, co-founder of Israeli wellness innovation hub, Welltech1, and Ömer Isvan, president
of Servotel Corporation, have been announced as co-chairs of the Global Wellness Summit
2020, which will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel from 10-13 November 2020.
news •
02 Mar 2020
A new study reveals how controlling
sadness can increase self-control and
discipline to beat binge eating
HCM issue 2 2020
This Warwickshire GP has launched a
virtual fitness club at his practice
HCM issue 2 2020
Real Madrid has launched a new innovation brand, designed to position the football club as a 'social
and economic leader'.
news •
30 Jan 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
The corporate wellness market is growing fast. Kath Hudson rounds up the latest trends and investments coming to market
HCM issue 1 2020
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