fitness app news & features
A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry
HCM Handbook 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner
every month since the start of 2021, taking its total to more than 2,600 bricks and mortar
UK
gym facilities.
product innovation •
12 May 2021
A new at-home fitness app will enable friends, communities, and coaches to remotely work out
together using live video links.
news •
09 Apr 2021
A new digital fitness platform has combined a digital exercise offering with online dating features
which allow users to meet workout partners and find a 'fitness companion'.
news •
30 Mar 2021
Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report,
in which the company estimates that more than 71,000 new health and fitness apps were
launched in 2020.
news •
25 Feb 2021
Fitness apps find it easy to collect new users, but can they keep them? Retention expert Bob Lawson gives his tips
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
The president of CoachMePlus on how this software helps coaches and athletes work together to reach their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a deal with satellite TV giant Sky, to make its content available to Sky Q subscribers
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced
the launch of PRO+, a new solution that enables operators to generate revenue while being
closed and upon reopening, by offering members a turnkey digital membership experience
through their club mobile app.
news •
17 Jan 2021
Audio fitness app Auro has been named as the Official Training Partner for the Winter Run
2021. The virtual event will take place on Sunday 7th February 2021 with runners of all
ages and abilities encouraged to complete 10k in their local area, with the aim of raising
£250,000 to help fund Cancer Research UK’s research.
news •
07 Jan 2021
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a
twist, by offering customers the opportunity to take part in exercise sessions led by an
avatar.
news •
26 Oct 2020
A report by Deloitte for EuropeActive analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the European health and fitness market
HCM issue 9 2020
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
make its virtual workout platform available through the subscription-based Sky Q service.
news •
01 Oct 2020
Fitness apps alone are unable to motivate most people to get active – but providing app users the
opportunity to interact with an online exercise community has a huge impact.
news •
24 Aug 2020
This founder tells how FitOn is democratising fitness by giving users access to all its workouts for free
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage
HCM issue 4 2020
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is making his online fitness programme Centrfit available for free
for the next six weeks.
news •
27 Mar 2020
US country music singer Carrie Underwood is dipping her toe in the fitness industry, with the launch
of a fitness app which she says will ultimately form part of a "holistic wellness platform".
news •
06 Mar 2020
Pulse Fitness has created TRAKK, a new fitness app that it claims will transform the way that gym
operators and members track their journeys.
product innovation •
27 Feb 2020
HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats
HCM issue 1 2020
Circuits are a powerful way to deliver a
controlled and effective workout to people
of a range of abilities in a short time frame.
We look at some of the leading systems
HCM issue 11 2019
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, offering Hussle users
access to its catalogue of workouts.
news •
27 Nov 2019
Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a
dedicated fitness app.
news •
20 Sep 2019
After reviving Fitness First Germany, Seibold
is building a portfolio of fitness brands
under new company, Life Fit Group
HCM issue 8 2019
The Hollywood actor has created a new
app that utilises the expertise of his team
of fitness, nutrition and wellness experts
HCM issue 6 2019
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HCM issue 5 2019
The Anytime Fitness CEO on plans to become the UK’s largest operator
HCM issue 7 2018
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