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Technology firm Purple WiFi has launched a live data website, offering a real-time, visual
representation of the effects of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic on leisure industry sectors
globally.
news •
20 Mar 2020
IHRSA’s latest report provides
benchmarks for operators to compare
their performance against, with strong
performance over the past two years
HCM issue 2 2020
The latest research from Mintel reveals
that private health and fitness clubs had
a record-breaking year in 2019
HCM issue 2 2020
Those who use fitness trackers are twice as likely to enjoy their gym workout (61 per cent), when
compared to those who don’t (30 per cent).
news •
29 Jan 2020
Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it runs on behalf
of local authorities across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
news •
28 Jan 2020
The increasing popularity of streaming services and wireless earbuds – along with the introduction of
5G connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled devices – are set to drive revenues in the US
consumer tech industry to a record $422bn during 2020.
news •
14 Jan 2020
A passion for fitness and a vision for building and scaling a boutique brand is driving the launch of Awakan. We find out more
HCM issue 1 2020
The artificial intelligence revolution
is ramping up across many industries.
Experts discuss how the fitness industry
can best utilise these new technologies
HCM issue 11 2019
A local fitness operator with 11 clubs in Chicago, US, is looking to muscle in on the increasingly
crowded on-demand, at-home fitness market by launching its own offer.
news •
04 Dec 2019
Brooklyn Boulders’ director of sports
science tells how the climbing brand is
incorporating fitness into its offering, with
tech that gives a workout efficiency score
HCM issue 10 2019
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities.
news •
03 Oct 2019
Technogym’s SKILLRUN now comes in different versions to suit different users’ workout needs
HCM issue 9 2019
Extracurricular activities are key to keeping students physically and mentally healthy.
Working with Legend, the universities of Nottingham and Bristol are working to improve
the user experience of their facilities to increase student participation
HCM issue 9 2019
Precor’s bikes are bringing success to a wide range of different health and fitness
operations, from boutiques to trusts
HCM issue 8 2019
Check out the most innovative
new products in health and fitness
from Keepme, RecoveRing, Jordan,
Firstbeat and Shapewatch
HCM issue 7 2019
Lincs Inspire has worked with Legend Club Management Systems to deliver its Active
Forever wellbeing programme to drive targeted health improvements for members
HCM issue 7 2019
The UK's largest sports organisations have reinvested £142m of their broadcasting income
into developing grassroots under the new voluntary code on broadcasting.
news •
03 May 2019
So much emphasis is given to hard
workouts, we sometimes forget that
gains are made during recovery. Do your
members understand the importance of
resting well? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 4 2019
The president and founder of Technogym
talks to Liz Terry about innovation and his
mission to get the whole world moving
HCM issue 4 2019
Co-founders Pieter Pleunis and Jeroen Timmerman on how they’re creating the best PT gym in Holland
HCM issue 3 2019
CEO & founder of Barcelona Bootcamp talks to HCM about the growth of his luxury fitness
holidays in Spain and his plans to expand the five-star experience across Europe
HCM issue 2 2019
The head of research at Les Mills explains
his latest research into calorie burn
HCM issue 5 2018
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible, ultra-
thin electronic "skin display", which can be used to display the user’s health information.
news •
23 Mar 2018
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym will receive up to €25m (US$30m, £22.2m) in financing to
support its R&D and engineering.
news •
04 Jan 2018
Fitness tech startup Fiit has announced a £2.4m seed investment to launch its on-demand
home exercise platform.
news •
19 Dec 2017
Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia
recently launched a tech-centred hybrid
fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace.
We meet the duo behind it
HCM issue 11 2017
ukactive’s public affairs director Huw
Edwards highlights physical activity’s role
in workplace wellbeing
HCM issue 11 2017
We explain what operators need to do
to get ready for the upcoming change
to data protection legislation
HCM issue 10 2017
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