heart-rate news & features
Apple’s often-discussed entrance into the wearable tech market with the so-
called iWatch, could happen as soon as October, according to the latest
industry rumours.
news •
11 Jun 2014
After much speculation, Apple has confirmed at its Worldwide
Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, California that it plans to
soon launch a native health tracking platform.
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03 Jun 2014
Clubs that ignore the tech trend will increasingly lose out. It's time to reinvent ourselves to ensure we remain relevant, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 6 2014
Samsung has unveiled a new prototype wristband that could be used to
measure and collate a range of health and fitness data.
news •
29 May 2014
Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention
HCM issue 5 2014
The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing
HCM issue 5 2014
Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after
HCM issue 5 2014
Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club
HCM issue 5 2014
With today's activity tracking devices, reward schemes can acknowledge actual activity, not just attendance
HCM issue 4 2014
Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message
HCM issue 4 2014
Leaked information has revealed potential details of Apple’s health and fitness
application, Healthbook, which could be capable of recording an array of
information to monitor the state of the human body.
news •
24 Mar 2014
A new patent granted to Apple suggests that the technology giant could be
looking to create a sports monitoring system that attaches to a pair of
earphones or headphones.
news •
19 Feb 2014
Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key
consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014
HCM Handbook 2014
From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of
the technology that's set to change the way we work out
HCM Handbook 2014
A host of new and innovative wearable tech devices have been unveiled at the
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014.
news •
07 Jan 2014
As the indoor cycling boom continues, Kath Hudson finds out what lessons mainstream clubs can learn from the growing number of specialised cycling microgyms
HCM issue 1 2014
trendwatching.com's Henry Mason identifies some of the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014, from Crowd Shaping to The Internet of Caring Things
HCM issue 1 2014
How can we tap into member psychology to create a health club environment that's inspiring to both spend time in and work out in? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 1 2014
Microsoft has chosen fitness brand Body Training Systems to provide video
workouts for Xbox Fitness on the new Xbox One, being released tomorrow (22
November).
news •
21 Nov 2013
New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 11 2013
Fitness levels, not age, should be used to determine whether older people should undergo surgery, according to a new study
HCM issue 10 2013
What will be the future of the traditional full-service club in the face of the growing microgym market? Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 10 2013
Laura Dagg takes a look forward to the highlights of this year's Leisure Industry Week, which takes place in Birmingham later this month
HCM issue 9 2013
A new study has highlighted one of the reasons why exercise is effective in helping to prevent breast cancer
HCM issue 8 2013
Kath Hudson takes a look at the growing technological options available for tracking members' physical activity both in and out of the health club environment
HCM issue 8 2013
Women with type 2 diabetes have to work harder than men to get the same results in certain exercises, new research suggests
HCM issue 7 2013
MD Revolution (MDR) is rolling out a subscription service for its proactive,
personalised health care service.
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28 Jun 2013
As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry
HCM issue 4 2013
'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym
HCM issue 4 2013
The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?
HCM issue 3 2013
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...