global news & features
A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention
to boosting youth activity through an innovative new booking platform designed to get
young people moving.
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11 May 2016
As Strava today (10 May) kicks off its first ever Global Bike to Work Day, the cycling app
has revealed that more than 70 cities and regions around the world are harnessing its
data to inform transport policy.
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10 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
Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on
Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the
year.
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06 May 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
Patricia Amend takes a look back at the main highlights from the 2016 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show in Florida
HCM issue 5 2016
The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently
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
Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms of
harnessing the power of technology and shielding us from its more harmful aspects, Randi
Zuckerberg told delegates at IHRSA 2016 today (23 March).
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23 Mar 2016
ukactive unveils a new programme designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the fitness sector
HCM issue 3 2016
We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?
HCM issue 3 2016
The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology
HCM issue 3 2016
Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as
the firm revs up for an expansion into the US market.
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08 Feb 2016
The founders of Bitwalking unveil the app that lets you earn money by walking
HCM issue 2 2016
There’s a new, more relaxed attitude among consumers in terms of loyalty, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company
HCM Handbook 2016
Dance-based fitness classes are booming. Hayley Price takes a look at how health clubs and leisure operators are responding to the growing variety of offerings on the market
HCM issue 2 2016
We’re consistently wrong about how much physical activity people actually do – and it affects our own inclination to exercise. Hannah Shrimpton reports on the findings of Ipsos Mori’s research
HCM Handbook 2016
Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the
winner of an £80,000 development fund to create an app that inspires families to lead
healthier lifestyles.
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25 Jan 2016
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, skincare brand L’Oreal debuted
its My UV Patch, a stretchable skin sensor designed to monitor UV exposure and help
consumers educate themselves about sun protection.
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07 Jan 2016
Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year
HCM issue 1 2016
Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event
HCM issue 1 2016
Fitness First has announced it will invest £7.5m in a series of ‘Connected Fitness Labs’,
which will combine professional trainer expertise with the latest fitness technology in a bid
to create products which reach beyond the confines of the gym.
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23 Dec 2015
TV presenter and fitness trainer Charlie Webster is to launch a series of live and on-
demand running classes on Body.Network, the new streaming service for personal fitness
training developed by celebrity trainer Matt Roberts.
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23 Dec 2015
Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in
the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new
research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology
tradeshow CES.
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15 Dec 2015
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed
of technological advances and future-proof their business, or risk being wiped out entirely.
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20 Nov 2015
Fitness entrepreneur Matt Roberts has launched a new on-demand digital workout channel
which he hopes will become the 'Netflix for Fitness'.
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12 Nov 2015
Precor is expanding its offering through new partnerships with Spinning and Queenax
HCM issue 11 2015
The My Sportlady club has forged an invaluable place in the lives of women in Munich and beyond
HCM issue 11 2015
The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model
HCM issue 11 2015
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