global news & features
Fit tech firm Vaha is launching its interactive fitness mirror into the UK home fitness market.
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12 May 2021
Hussle has secured a deal to become the selected fitness partner of digital banking app Revolut.
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11 May 2021
fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of
content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in
leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.
product innovation •
10 May 2021
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company,
Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on
strategy, product and programming development.
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29 Apr 2021
Craig Cocking,
Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact
of the past 12 months and shares his
views on the future of the industry
HCM issue 4 2021
Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador
HCM issue 4 2021
More than 30,000 Hussle users
have been turned into direct
members in the last 18 months.
HCM issue 4 2021
Sports equipment and apparel giant Adidas has revealed plans to produce a mycelium leather
version of its classic Stan Smith trainers.
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27 Apr 2021
Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel bans, which
threatened a long tradition of its video Masterclasses featuring a global line up of instructors and
presenters.
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06 Apr 2021
Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens
HCM issue 3 2021
In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 3 2021
A new survey and workplace wellness pledge have elevated the conversation around the mental health of people working in the fitness industry, as Katie Lewis explains
HCM issue 3 2021
Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager
HCM issue 3 2021
Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue
HCM issue 3 2021
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of
equipment provider Precor,
in a deal worth US$420m.
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03 Apr 2021
Fitness tech startup Motosumo has secured a Series A funding round, which it will use to expand and
develop its at-home indoor cycling platform.
news •
26 Mar 2021
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex has become the first chief impact officer of US-based
coaching and mental health firm BetterUp.
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24 Mar 2021
Myzone CEO, Dave Wright, has announced the launch of MZ-Switch, a mobile heart rate monitor
which sits on the wrist or forearm. The new product joins the existing Myzone belt which sits on
the sternum.
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23 Mar 2021
Fitness tech and software firm Exerp has secured a strategic partnership agreement with budget
gym chain PureGym.
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19 Mar 2021
Peloton is launching in Australia, marking the brand's entry to the Asia Pacific region.
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10 Mar 2021
US-based sportswear giant Fabletics has launched its own, branded fitness offer, as part of a
strategy to develop a "360-degree health and wellness experience" for its customers.
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05 Mar 2021
Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more
HCM issue 2 2021
The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software company serving the wider fitness
and boutique wellness industries.
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02 Mar 2021
The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans
HCM issue 2 2021
The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM
HCM issue 2 2021
The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives
HCM issue 2 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.
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25 Feb 2021
Therabody has secured strategic investment from more than 100 superstars
across sport, music and the entertainment industry.
news •
19 Feb 2021
Brawn, the recently-launched strength training app has launched virtual leaderboards for
its users across the UK and Canada.
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12 Feb 2021
Anthony and his brother Ian founded a health charity, Fixing Dad, to save their father’s life. They tell their moving story
HCM issue 1 2021
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