smartphone news & features
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed
to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month.
news •
29 May 2026
EGYM is debuting a new Smart Strength line today (5 March) in Munich, which
will be exhibited
at next month’s FIBO expo in Cologne, Germany.
news •
05 Mar 2026
The industry has a role to play in helping young people with positive phone use
HCM issue 6 2025
CEO of Trouble Global and industry provocateur, Emma Barry, gives her annual review of the current – somewhat contradictory – trends and gives advice to operators about how to futureproof their businesses.
HCM Handbook 2025
ServiceSport has introduced MyHub to revolutionise gym equipment management
HCM issue 3 2025
Third Space, operator of premium health clubs in London, has been setting the standard for luxury fitness and wellness since its launch in 2001.
HCM issue 8 2024
With indoor cycling as popular as ever, we talk to innovators about their delivery of more advanced technology and greater diversity of class styles
HCM issue 6 2024
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with XN
Leisure Management Software.
product innovation •
14 Nov 2023
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create
a neurofitness training wearable designed specifically for tennis.
news •
31 Aug 2023
The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains
HCM issue 7 2023
If operators want to grow their business, they need to support
those with long-term health conditions, says Exi’s head of research.
She tells Kate Cracknell how this can be achieved
HCM issue 5 2023
Tech partners myFitApp and ClubReady have expanded into the US with eight new club openings
HCM issue 4 2023
Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part
in workouts next to heroes such as Thor, Wolverine and Hulk.
news •
20 Apr 2023
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible with 99
per cent of treadmills and now provides Bluetooth connectivity with over 400 treadmill models.
news •
22 Dec 2022
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a motion-tracking product called Mocopi in
January that looks set to accelerate the services fitness and wellness and also entertainment
and attractions companies can provide in the metaverse.
news •
05 Dec 2022
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess
Cruises that gives
guests access to its boutique fitness classes and workout channel, XPlus. The
tie-up is
managed by OneSpaWorld and also launches Xponential’s first corporate
wellbeing offering,
which provides subscription platform XPass to 30,000 employees at a
discounted rate.
news •
07 Oct 2022
The Humanity app puts the focus on ageing, letting users see the repercussions of their habits
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The MD of DSruptive on how smart implants will change health and fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Sam Cole, CEO of FitXR, is taking digital workouts to the next level with an immersive, VR fitness club
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The co-creator of enduring fitness app Zombies, Run! tells how story is a powerful motivator
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion
technology.
news •
14 Sep 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.
news •
23 Jul 2021
Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live
HCM issue 5 2021
ABC Fitness Solutions is the latest supplier to launch a service to help operators cater to the
increasing demand for hybrid membership models.
news •
01 May 2021
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train
HCM issue 1 2021
The two have teamed up to create a free, virtual couch-to-exercise programme
HCM issue 1 2021
Online fitness platform TV.FIT – which specialises in "affordable and flexible" workouts –
has
launched a new app which will enable members to stream content directly to their
smartphone,
tablet or TV.
news •
06 Oct 2020
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train.
HCM issue 8 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.
news •
01 Sep 2020
This founder tells how FitOn is democratising fitness by giving users access to all its workouts for free
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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