heart-rate news & features
Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting
members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation
HCM issue 9 2021
Amazon has made a major move to grab itself a bigger share of the digital fitness and wellness
market, by significantly expanding its Halo offer.
news •
03 Oct 2021
The CEO of Withings says the company is improving the way patients and doctors monitor and understand health
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Whoop has raised US$200m in a Series F funding round, resulting in the tech start-up
being valued
at US$3.6bn.
news •
01 Sep 2021
New from Life Fitness this month is the Intergrity SL Console, a new LED display
HCM issue 8 2021
Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45
HCM issue 8 2021
The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison
HCM issue 8 2021
As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM
HCM issue 8 2021
Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and
personal trainers that provides powerful tools to schedule activities, manage member
payments, and monitor heart rate both for remote and on-site classes.
product innovation •
18 Aug 2021
Power Plate has teamed up with Myzone to provide its community with new class experiences
and
the opportunity to offer rewards based on effort, every time they move.
product innovation •
09 Aug 2021
Life Fitness has unveiled the new Integrity SL, its connected LED console designed for the
Integrity Series cardio portfolio.
product innovation •
03 Aug 2021
Myzone has signed a partnership deal with TRX, which will see it becoming the heart rate monitor
partner of the suspension training specialist.
news •
29 Jul 2021
Digital fitness platform Fiit has launched an interactive fitness app for the UK market, which is
capable of creating a fully interactive fitness experience directly via a user's TV.
news •
27 Jul 2021
A new study claims that being active for 30 minutes a day is not enough for those who are mostly sedentary
HCM issue 7 2021
Rigs have been central to gyms for years. Suppliers tell how they’re evolving to meet changing needs
HCM issue 7 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness
HCM issue 7 2021
Peloton is rumoured to be expanding its at-home fitness accessories with the launch of a
heart rate sensor or tracker.
news •
08 Jul 2021
Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers
HCM issue 6 2021
The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic
HCM issue 6 2021
Apple has previewed its much-awaited watchOS 8, the operating system for its Apple Watch
hardware.
news •
09 Jun 2021
Dave Wright, CEO of
Myzone, talks about the world’s first
interchangeable heart rate monitor
that provides real-time feedback
HCM issue 4 2021
Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations
HCM issue 4 2021
Fitbit is introducing stress management tools to millions of its users by bringing them to its activity
trackers for the first time.
news •
24 Apr 2021
Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique fitness
experience that will boost the re-start.
product innovation •
20 Apr 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
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.
news •
23 Mar 2021
The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans
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
US Army paratroopers will be fitted with data-collecting wearables for six months, as part of a
project to measure stress levels and examine the resiliency of soldiers operating in Arctic
environments.
news •
26 Feb 2021
Interactive digital fitness specialist FunXtion has partnered with health and fitness tracking software
provider WeFitter.
news •
18 Feb 2021
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
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