sports news & features
Technology giant IBM is pushing ahead with the development of predictive
analytics to help experts forecast the outcome of sports games, while also
providing fans with more intriguing statistics during contests.
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02 May 2014
A number of devices are currently in development that could be used to provide
real-time data and metrics specific to individual players partaking in sport,
giving audiences and commentators more detailed information on performance
levels during contests.
news •
01 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
Ray Algar reports on an initiative that went beyond fundraising to touch on the very personal sphere of bone marrow donation
HCM issue 5 2014
Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after
HCM issue 5 2014
Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club
HCM issue 5 2014
Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention
HCM issue 5 2014
CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?
HCM issue 5 2014
Four entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of £101,000 in funding
following a competition launched to bring progressive geography, technology
and design-based ideas to life.
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30 Apr 2014
ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and
leisure centres, enabling them to compare how their facility is performing
against the industry average and rival establishments.
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29 Apr 2014
David Lloyd Leisure has teamed up with Universal Music UK to launch an
exclusive music app aimed at boosting performance during exercise.
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28 Apr 2014
Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism
HCM issue 4 2014
Eric Vandenbeele presents an overview of the Belgian market, while Kristen Walsh highlights IHRSA's new Trends Report
HCM issue 4 2014
ukactive teams up with Judy Murray to put family exercise on the agenda
HCM issue 4 2014
From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications
HCM issue 4 2014
ukactive's 'Turning the Tide on Obesity' campaign is the latest to rely on nudging. But what is nudging, and does it work? Tom Walker looks at what's involved
HCM issue 4 2014
DNA profiling is quickly becoming a top trend for high profile sports athletes who
are using the revolutionary technology to analyse whether or not they are
getting the most out of their sporting genes.
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20 Mar 2014
A look at how fixed resistance equipment is being integrated into sports-specific training programmes
HCM issue 3 2014
The world's largest trade fair for fitness, health and wellness takes place in Germany next month
HCM issue 3 2014
Refurbishments require huge capital investment, so how do clubs make the most of them when complete?
HCM issue 3 2014
The use of face recognition technology to monitor sports fans at the
gates of stadiums continues to grow in prominence, with Australia the next
country to be considering its use across its national grounds.
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25 Feb 2014
Microsoft is the latest company to join the fitness app trend by releasing the
Bing Health & Fitness Windows Phone app.
news •
21 Feb 2014
A new patent granted to Apple suggests that the technology giant could be
looking to create a sports monitoring system that attaches to a pair of
earphones or headphones.
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19 Feb 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.
news •
18 Feb 2014
How Lizzy Yarnold's win at the Sochi Olympics is the result of a world class
technology partnership combined with an innovative talent identification
programme.
news •
17 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
Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further
extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports
HCM Handbook 2014
A free school in Luton is the first in the UK to be set up by a leisure trust. Rhianon Howells finds out about its healthy approach
HCM issue 2 2014
Luxury health club spas are increasingly offering wellness services just for men. Kate Corney examines this growing trend
HCM issue 2 2014
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