software news & features
Four operators share their insights into how
Technogym’s Mywellness has transformed their
operations, as well as customer and team engagement
HCM issue 3 2022
Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2022
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open 28
new sites in 2022, including three gyms acquired this month from Fitness First in Haringey,
Leytonstone and Romford, strengthening its clusters of properties in this part of the UK.
news •
18 Mar 2022
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working
on diversity in the sector.
promotion •
14 Mar 2022
Creating an exciting, fully immersive digital ecosystem for members on the gym floor is all down to the latest tech. Top equipment suppliers show us how
HCM issue 2 2022
As énergie Fitness ramps up its global expansion plans,
international development director, Rod Hill, explains
why he believes the multi-fitness concept is irresistible
HCM issue 2 2022
Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court
action brought by F45 in the Australian Federal Court.
news •
15 Feb 2022
A year of lobbying, refinancing, landlord negotiations, and staff crises tested the sector to the limit in 2021, but the underlying trend was resolutely upwards, driven by an irrepressible energy
HCM issue 12 2021
Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay … for
a while at least.
promotion •
25 Jan 2022
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market, valuing the
business at £24m.
news •
11 Jan 2022
Myzone has secured a US$17.2m worth of investment from growth capital investor BGF – a
move that values the brand at US$102m. The deal is all equity-based.
news •
10 Jan 2022
Hospitality management software system ResortSuite is set to be acquired by Saas software
solution provider Agilysys in a US$25m (€22.2m, £18.8m) deal in January 2022.
news •
17 Dec 2021
Freeletics has added a new “strength gaming” experience to its range of programmes.
news •
07 Dec 2021
Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports
HCM issue 11 2021
Fitronics’ new member journey software is supporting the
University of Oxford in improving its services for users
HCM issue 11 2021
Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment
HCM issue 11 2021
Delegates gathered at Mindbody’s Bold conference in sunny San Diego to debate what the business of wellness could look like in a post-COVID world
HCM issue 2 2022
Fusing art, fitness and music, RSG Group’s flagship brand – John Reed – opens its first location in the UK. Liz Terry takes a tour
HCM issue 11 2021
The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece
HCM issue 11 2021
EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains
HCM issue 11 2021
A partnership with FunXtion and its MultiScreen Solution software has allowed 1Rebel to
enhance its in-club experience to a much more connected and engaged level.
promotion •
23 Nov 2021
A new at-home functional training platform, offering consumers a 'complete home gym kit' and a
library of on-demand and live programming, has gone live.
news •
17 Nov 2021
A new app called Trakk, from Pulse Fitness, promises
triple benefits to operators, says Chris Johnson
HCM issue 10 2021
Armah Sports has opened the first of the B_fit chain of health clubs. Utilising AI, VR and the Internet of Things, it’s the first club in the world
to be Amazon Alexa-enabled
HCM issue 10 2021
Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its
automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading
member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively
together.
product innovation •
26 Oct 2021
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription
service
which enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for one
monthly
subscription.
news •
13 Oct 2021
FunXtion has upgraded its White Label Member App with a raft of new features to support its
partners in scaling up and keeping up with rising member expectations.
product innovation •
04 Oct 2021
EGYM has completed a US$41m Series E financing round led by Mayfair Equity Partners, a leading
tech and consumer growth investor.
news •
17 Sep 2021
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion
technology.
news •
14 Sep 2021
As Surge expands its offer with the launch of a third dedicated Electronic Muscle
Stimulation
(EMS) studio this summer – this time in Fleet Street, London – the brand reflects on the
vital role of its estate wide digital ecosystem, created in partnership with Fisikal,
designed to drive business efficiencies and commercial success.
product innovation •
13 Sep 2021
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...