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A recent report analysed the backgrounds of more than 300 fitness tech executives
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Goldman Sachs is leading a US$65m financing round in Echelon Fitness – a sign it believes
the at-home fitness market is set for further growth during 2021.
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30 Dec 2020
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
in
the bank – has announced it's purchasing commercial fitness giant, Precor.
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22 Dec 2020
Strava has raised US$110m in a Series F financing round led by TCV and Sequoia Capital.
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04 Dec 2020
Start-up Vitruvian, based in Perth, Australia, has announced it has raised USD $2.5m
(AUD$3.42m) in capital from industry-leading strategic investors.
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25 Nov 2020
A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests exercising can lead to better outcomes in people with cancer
HCM issue 10 2020
Mindbody is focusing its product development efforts on new technologies, as it looks to "reimagine"
its software platform.
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19 Nov 2020
Working the glutes is vital for balance, power and wellbeing. Tom Tawell reports
HCM issue 10 2020
Power Plate UK's Davide Ferreira and ReferAll's Stuart Stokes
write to HCM
HCM issue 10 2020
The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon
HCM issue 10 2020
Anytime Fitness, the UK’s leading 24/7 high-spec gym operator, has partnered with Gympass to
give its corporate members access to over 170 clubs across UK and Ireland.
product innovation •
18 Nov 2020
EXi, an NHS-approved exercise app designed to help people with long term health conditions, has
launched a Covid-19 rehabilitation programme.
news •
18 Nov 2020
Active IQ has launched its Level 3 Award in Understanding the Development and Delivery of
End-point Assessment to meet the increasing demands for skilled assessors in this emerging
area.
product innovation •
16 Nov 2020
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with
Physical Company to support its rapid growth.
product innovation •
11 Nov 2020
The MD of Matrix Fitness talks about adapting to business challenges through COVID-19 and beyond
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 co-founder of Next Health on helping people optimise their health and his plans for global growth
HCM issue 9 2020
The CEO of The Club Company is working to rebuild and expand the business by fusing fitness and hospitality
HCM issue 9 2020
Access control specialist Salto Systems has acquired Gantner Electronic from private
investment
house Ardian.
news •
20 Oct 2020
Premier Software Solutions' flagship business management system, Core by Premier Software,
is the leading single and multi-site solution designed specifically for the spa, wellness
and leisure industries.
product innovation •
13 Oct 2020
Online fitness platform TV.FIT – which specialises in "affordable and flexible" workouts –
has
launched a new app which will enable members to stream content directly to their
smartphone,
tablet or TV.
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06 Oct 2020
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform Intelivideo has appointed former Gold's Gym
CEO, Adam Zeitsiff, as its new president and CEO.
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05 Oct 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.
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01 Oct 2020
Artificial intelligence-based sales and marketing platform Keepme has secured round one funding,
totalling US$1.7m.
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30 Sep 2020
PT Talilla Henchoz has leveraged her social media following to create an online club based on five pillars of sustainable health
HCM issue 8 2020
Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?
HCM issue 8 2020
The future of our industry is as a ‘national health service’, says the CEO of ukactive
HCM issue 8 2020
The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms
HCM issue 8 2020
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards a
hybrid
model.
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15 Sep 2020
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations”
contest, as well as a dedicated Tech Innovation Pavilion, will be unveiled at the 2020
conference.
news •
09 Sep 2020
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
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