software news & features
Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March
HCM issue 5 2015
Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips
HCM issue 5 2015
Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running
HCM issue 5 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
Gladstone showcases its new app, which has been designed to help users book and pay for classes and activities on the go
HCM issue 3 2015
What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider
HCM issue 3 2015
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long-
awaited link up with Apple HealthKit and a snub of its own Nike+ FuelBand hardware.
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18 Feb 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
A newly-launched fitness app aims to help busy mums stay in shape and restore body
confidence by offering a range of specialised workouts.
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29 Jan 2015
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app
enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients,
which automatically update according to activity levels.
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05 Dec 2014
Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus
on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of
heavy losses.
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14 Nov 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
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
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
A new query builder and business intelligence tool – eyeQ – has been brought onto the leisure market
HCM issue 9 2014
How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?
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
Which elements of the member journey are most linked to retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the findings of the TRP 10,000 report
HCM issue 9 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
The CEO of Life Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the public health commissioners, and about totally rethinking the model of fitness facilities
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
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
Technology developer X-Doria has created a new piece of wearable kit allowing
parents to set physical activity goals for their children, also enabling them
to keep tabs on how much exercise their kids are doing.
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30 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
Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event
HCM issue 7 2014
The first ever London Technology Week – to run from 16-20 June – will be
bolstered by the inaugural Leisure Tech Expo (LTE), a one-day event designed
to showcase the latest industry uses for digital innovations.
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10 Jun 2014
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...