smartphone news & features
The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s
activity levels through the use of digital technology.
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17 Nov 2014
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
Black Eyed Peas superstar will.i.am is poised to make a surprise assault on the
burgeoning wearable tech market with a “smart cuff” featuring fitness tracking
software.
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24 Oct 2014
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with
fitness tracking features, expected to challenge existing offerings from rivals
Samsung and Apple.
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21 Oct 2014
How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports
HCM issue 10 2014
Sony has taken a step forward in the battle to gain dominance in the wearable
technology sector with the unveiling of its latest SmartWatch 3 at the IFA
tradeshow in Berlin, Germany.
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08 Sep 2014
Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 9 2014
Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning
HCM issue 9 2014
American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record
metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with
Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.
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26 Aug 2014
Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the
creation of a new set of earphones designed to collate health and fitness
metrics, while also looking to cater for the safety of cyclists and joggers.
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05 Aug 2014
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
India wants to get to the heart and sole of fitness tracking through a new pair of
wearable trainers.
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04 Aug 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
Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?
HCM issue 8 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
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
Software supplier Gladstone talks about completing the switch-over of Active Newham's three leisure centres in just six weeks
HCM issue 7 2014
Kath Hudson reports on payment trends in health and fitness
HCM issue 7 2014
Sean James reports on the growing functionality and popularity of apps among gym members and health club operators alike
HCM issue 6 2014
EuropeActive plans to grow usage of fitness centres to 80 million members across Europe by 2025. But how?
HCM issue 6 2014
Samsung has unveiled a new prototype wristband that could be used to
measure and collate a range of health and fitness data.
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29 May 2014
As part of merging its corporate and consumer wellbeing services into Nuffield
Health Wellbeing, the Nuffield Health charity is pushing ahead with planned
digital innovations to expand its corporate wellness offerings.
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22 May 2014
A progressive shirt has been developed enabling fans to experience the same
sensory sensations as athletes live during games and contests.
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01 May 2014
The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing
HCM issue 5 2014
A new tracking device has been developed to help hockey players collect and
analyse stick-related data when training or playing matches.
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30 Apr 2014
The digital revolution may well be upon us, but health and fitness consumers
buying wearable tech still prefer to make their purchase in-store than from the
company’s website, according to new research from Nielsen.
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15 Apr 2014
US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains
HCM issue 3 2014
Canadian software company Geosports is developing an app to try and increase
participation in sport in an age in which the developer believes people are less
involved in sports and physical activity.
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18 Feb 2014
A new tracking device is currently in development, which not only keeps a
record of your sleeping patterns, steps taken and calories burned, but also
features a mechanism to alert others when you take a serious fall.
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11 Feb 2014
From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of
the technology that's set to change the way we work out
HCM Handbook 2014
Arsenal Football Club has signed a partnership deal with Chinese technology
giant Huawei that will see the telecommunications specialist become the official
smartphone partner of the north London club.
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17 Jan 2014
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
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