iOS news & features
Fitness testing and body scanning is
becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM
gives the low down on the latest systems
HCM issue 1 2019
A team of entrepreneurs – including double Olympic medalist Roger Black – has launched
a
new online service which will help connect members of public with sports coaches.
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04 Jun 2018
Fitness software company Virtuagym has released a mobile coaching app designed to help
PTs monitor and coach their clients while on the go.
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29 Aug 2017
Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers
HCM issue 10 2016
L'Oréal USA has launched "Beaumoji," a messaging keyboard designed to enhance and
animate conversations around the world of beauty. The keyboard offers 130 playful and
on-trend emojis created for beauty enthusiasts.
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12 Jul 2016
Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a
child’s fitness levels, but also makes them happier, according to new research.
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07 Jul 2016
The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything
from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis
HCM issue 4 2016
Cancer Research UK has teamed up with exercise reward app bounts to inspire charity
fundraisers to keep active all year round.
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07 Dec 2015
Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs
HCM issue 10 2015
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today
(5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step-
counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.
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05 May 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
Gladstone showcases its new app, which has been designed to help users book and pay for classes and activities on the go
HCM issue 3 2015
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long-
awaited link up with Apple HealthKit and a snub of its own Nike+ FuelBand hardware.
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18 Feb 2015
A newly-launched fitness app aims to help busy mums stay in shape and restore body
confidence by offering a range of specialised workouts.
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29 Jan 2015
European health and beauty online booking platform Wahanda has acquired an app
development consultancy called Lemon Labs as part of a strategic focus on becoming a
mobile-first company.
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29 Jan 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
MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment
HCM issue 1 2015
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
American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record
metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with
Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.
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26 Aug 2014
Technology developer X-Doria has created a new piece of wearable kit allowing
parents to set physical activity goals for their children, also enabling them
to keep tabs on how much exercise their kids are doing.
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30 Jun 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
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
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
A headband which reads and measures the user’s brainwaves has been
launched on the consumer market with an integrated brain health system which
teaches meditation for US$299 (€220, £178).
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02 Jun 2014
A number of devices are currently in development that could be used to provide
real-time data and metrics specific to individual players partaking in sport,
giving audiences and commentators more detailed information on performance
levels during contests.
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01 May 2014
Sportswear giant Nike has signalled its ambitions to dominate the wearable
tech and fitness app market with the opening of a research and development
lab in San Francisco, California.
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22 Apr 2014
With today's activity tracking devices, reward schemes can acknowledge actual activity, not just attendance
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.
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24 Mar 2014
A new tracking device is currently in development, which not only keeps a
record of your sleeping patterns, steps taken and calories burned, but also
features a mechanism to alert others when you take a serious fall.
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11 Feb 2014
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