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Start-up Vitruvian, based in Perth, Australia, has announced it has raised USD $2.5m
(AUD$3.42m) in capital from industry-leading strategic investors.
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25 Nov 2020
A new, hand-held, portable device and app has been launched that measures metabolism
in real-time by analysing the breath.
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04 Nov 2020
Modelling by 4global shows what we can expect for UK public sector fitness
HCM issue 9 2020
The organisers of the London Marathon recruited the help of one of UK's most advanced robotics
companies to ensure social distancing measures were adhered to during this year's race.
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06 Oct 2020
Artificial intelligence-based sales and marketing platform Keepme has secured round one funding,
totalling US$1.7m.
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30 Sep 2020
Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September
– Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a
cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription
service for virtual fitness classes.
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16 Sep 2020
Keepme has launched its new V2 platform, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help operators
monitor their members' entire customer journey and tell how and when to engage members who are
in danger of leaving – and even after they've left.
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15 Sep 2020
Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary
team of researchers looking to help stroke survivors be more physically active.
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15 Sep 2020
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that
combines medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and sleep breathing disturbance
detection. The wearable will be made available in the US later this year.
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08 Sep 2020
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service
and smartphone app.
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01 Sep 2020
Can fit tech alert users to immunodeficiencies or illnesses and be part of the solution? Fit Tech magazine ask the experts
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
A recent breakthrough means self-powered devices could soon be a reality. We find out what this means for fitness
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The founder explains why this wearable tells you when not to train, and how it can detect illness before you feel unwell
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Silicon Valley tech startup, Bryte, proposes that hotels need to commit to in-room wellness
in every guest room – for Bryte, the true catalyst to in-room wellness is through improving
restorative sleep.
product innovation •
29 Jul 2020
Precor has been engaged with modernising Aberdeen Sports Village
HCM issue 5 2020
Software will power reopening – we look at new COVID-19 functionality
HCM issue 5 2020
David Minton’s new global data platform shows COVID-19’s impact on the sector
HCM issue 4 2020
A look at some of the impressive digital offerings clubs have created in lightning fast time, to keep members active at home
HCM issue 4 2020
How can clubs generate income during the closures? We ask the experts
HCM issue 4 2020
Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage
HCM issue 4 2020
The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to
enable it to
offer a stronger user experience with digital connectivity at its core.
product innovation •
06 Apr 2020
One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe is that some
of those infected do not show any symptoms, resulting in them going about their lives as normal,
infecting even more people.
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03 Apr 2020
BeBop Sensors’ VP of Strategy introduces their virtual reality gloves
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Nick Coutts and Kresten Juel Jensen on gamifying group fitness using the motion sensors in a smartphone
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Sony’s Henrik Bengtsson explains the company’s collaboration with Precor on an innovative new product
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
With a new app, Cela uses social media to promote healthy living
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Fitness tech firm Motosumo has launched a new service, allowing gym operators to deliver HIIT
group workouts and indoor cycling classes to their members' living rooms.
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25 Mar 2020
Supplier Fisikal latest collaboration with DiR Clubs
HCM issue 3 2020
CEOs Humphrey Cobbold, of Pure Gym
and Clive Ormerod of Les Mills talk about
their initial response to COVID-19
HCM issue 3 2020
As it has become a trend, more operators
are offering body scanning. We ask some
to share their experiences
HCM issue 3 2020
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