platform news & features
upmysport – the platform for booking recommended local sport and fitness instructors –
has announced a successful seed round of fundraising totalling £1m as it bids to ramp up
its online and mobile offerings.
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04 Jun 2015
ClassPass targets those who want to cherry pick the classes they attend. Co-founder Payal Kadakia talks about its swift rise to success and expansion beyond New York
HCM issue 7 2015
Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports
HCM issue 6 2015
Wearable technology start up, FirstV1sion, is
seeking to raise €2.5m (£1.8m, $2.6m) on
crowdfunding platform, BackToTheFuture for its T-
shirt with a camera embedded in the chest capable
of delivering broadcast-quality video.
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08 Apr 2015
The EU’s Platform for Diet, Health and Physical Activity encourages key stakeholders to set up health-improving initiatives across Europe. We look at some recent projects
HCM issue 4 2015
Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area
HCM issue 3 2015
Here come the girls – Matrix offers an overview of its initiatives to promote, develop and encourage women’s sport and activity
HCM issue 3 2015
With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly
HCM issue 2 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
What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?
HCM Handbook 2015
This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement
HCM issue 1 2015
MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment
HCM issue 1 2015
Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC
HCM issue 11 2014
Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby
HCM issue 11 2014
mywellness cloud – delivering the ultimate digital workout experience for your members
HCM issue 10 2014
Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia
HCM issue 10 2014
How can you get more members attending more often and recommending your club to their friends and family?
HCM issue 10 2014
A bottom-up approach to risk management can work for clubs, says Right Directions’ Gill Twell in her step-by-step guide
HCM issue 10 2014
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special
launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole
host of health and fitness-related functions.
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10 Sep 2014
Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning
HCM issue 9 2014
Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment
HCM issue 9 2014
Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives
HCM issue 9 2014
Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 9 2014
iPhone users are typically more interested in general health, while the average
Android user consumes more fitness content, according to a study from mobile
intelligence firm Opera Mediaworks.
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31 Jul 2014
CEO David Stalker looks ahead to National Fitness Day, which swings into action this September
HCM issue 8 2014
Apple is expected to continue its push into the health and fitness technology
market when it releases the iPhone 6 and its new iOS8 operating system.
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18 Jul 2014
Technology experts are tipping Microsoft to launch a new piece of wearable
fitness technology this autumn, which will work in tandem with all three of the
major smartphone operating systems.
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07 Jul 2014
Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch
of a new wearable fitness product, as the sportswear giant seeks to boost its
presence in the booming technology marketplace.
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03 Jul 2014
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch,
which went on sale last night (25 June) after being unveiled at Google's I/O
developer conference in San Francisco
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26 Jun 2014
The chair of Health & Fitness Nordic talks to Kate Cracknell about the disruptive influence of technology and the fundamental need for businesses to be useful
HCM issue 7 2014
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