innovation news & features
Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports
HCM issue 11 2021
Premier Gym + Fitness, based in Newton Abbot, Devon, has opened
its doors to the public thanks to the help and support of Pulse Fitness
HCM issue 11 2021
Fitness First Germany has upgraded its
members’ gym floor training experience with the
rollout of Funxtion’s Multiscreen Virtual Player
HCM issue 11 2021
The founder of TRX talks about his new business venture – OutFit
HCM issue 11 2021
Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 11 2021
Armah Sports has opened the first of the B_fit chain of health clubs. Utilising AI, VR and the Internet of Things, it’s the first club in the world
to be Amazon Alexa-enabled
HCM issue 10 2021
The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals
HCM issue 10 2021
The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3
HCM issue 10 2021
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which it
plans to roll out across the region – and beyond.
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04 Nov 2021
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
been
downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.
product innovation •
21 Oct 2021
ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda
HCM issue 9 2021
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton
HCM issue 9 2021
The CEO of The Great Outdoor Gym Company has been awarded an MBE. We find out about her work and vision
HCM issue 9 2021
The former president and CEO of Gold’s Gym is now CEO of Intelivideo
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Industrial designer Nick Chubb discusses the key factors to consider when designing a new product
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Hyperice is using its recent acquisition of mental wellness company Core to create a new brand
identity that will position it as a holistic, high-performance wellness brand.
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13 Sep 2021
Andy Janes and Jamie Whisken explain the vision behind
R1SE Bournemouth, and why Technogym was their choice
of partner in delivering their unique fusion boutique
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
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering
community-driven workout experiences.
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16 Aug 2021
Fitness startup Arena Innovation has secured US$5.2m worth of seed funding, as it looks
to launch
its robotically-assisted resistance training product to the market.
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23 Jul 2021
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
UCL tracked the nation’s psychological response to the pandemic from dragging bikes out of sheds in L1.0 to spending more time on the sofa in L3.0
HCM Handbook 2021
“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby
HCM issue 7 2021
Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment
of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
Fifty-eight percent of US households have a smartwatch or fitness tracker, and 39 per cent of
consumers own one personally.
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03 Jul 2021
Forme has signed an exclusive partnership with boutique fitness operator Barry's, the latest sign of
the blurring of boundaries between the at-gym and at-home fitness experiences.
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23 Jun 2021
Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses
HCM issue 5 2021
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