heart-rate news & features
It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness apps which cost
nothing provide little more than that, according to a new study.
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12 Aug 2015
How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector
HCM issue 8 2015
Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM issue 8 2015
The spectators’ emotional response to every ace, missed backhand and disputed line call will be
measured at this year's Wimbledon tennis championship, thanks to wearable technology provided by
car manufacturer Jaguar.
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30 Jun 2015
Is it time your operation embraced heart rate training? We look at some of the exciting new products in this growing area
HCM issue 7 2015
With operators like Orangetheory Fitness putting heart rate training at the core of their offering, we ask our panel of experts where they think the new technology will take us
HCM issue 7 2015
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band
to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.
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19 May 2015
VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards
HCM issue 6 2015
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable
technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
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20 Apr 2015
Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?
HCM issue 5 2015
Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based
on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and
survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.
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04 Mar 2015
Olympic team pursuit gold medallist and England Rugby’s Tom Youngs explain why they use the Wattbike as part of their training regime
HCM issue 4 2015
Study highlights a new treadmill test that identifies a person’s risk of dying
HCM issue 4 2015
Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area
HCM issue 3 2015
With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly
HCM issue 2 2015
Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant
HCM issue 2 2015
A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio
Global have been designed to set pulses racing by offering unprecedented levels
of accuracy.
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23 Jan 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report
HCM Handbook 2015
AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was
one of the wearable technology stars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
2015, which wrapped up last week.
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12 Jan 2015
Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the
wearable tech market, Microsoft has duly proven that there’s no smoke without
fire by unveiling the Microsoft Band.
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31 Oct 2014
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with
fitness tracking features, expected to challenge existing offerings from rivals
Samsung and Apple.
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21 Oct 2014
Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens
HCM issue 10 2014
Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the
creation of a new set of earphones designed to collate health and fitness
metrics, while also looking to cater for the safety of cyclists and joggers.
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05 Aug 2014
David Thompson visits the new Athlete Lab cycle hub in London, to see how its team is putting a different spin on performance training
HCM issue 8 2014
Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?
HCM issue 8 2014
Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch
of a new wearable fitness product, as the sportswear giant seeks to boost its
presence in the booming technology marketplace.
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03 Jul 2014
As the wearable tech market heats up with firms like Apple, Samsung and
Google at the centre of a battle for supremacy, the latest figures from mobile
research firm Flurry show that consumer appetite for fitness apps shows no sign
of abating.
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24 Jun 2014
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