technology news & features
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (WBD Sports) and metaverse services provider Infinite Reality
have
entered into a multi-year agreement that will deliver new immersive and interactive metaverse
experiences to sports fans.
news •
07 Nov 2022
The internationally-recognised sporting goods exhibition Sports and Fitness Taiwan (TaiSPO)
will return on 22-25 March 2023. The event will be held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Center, Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2) and feature a full range of sporting goods, fitness equipment,
sports technology, and workout services for all ages.
promotion •
03 Nov 2022
Virtuagym and benchmarking experts, Fitness KPI, have launched a new integration for UK
health club operators.
news •
19 Oct 2022
Europe Active is working to unite the sector across the continent. CEO Andreas Paulsen reflects on the opportunities, directions and challenges faced by operators and policymakers and outlines key policies
HCM issue 9 2022
The CEO of the Body Fit Training franchise is pushing out globally – including a UK launch – following a major deal with Xponential Fitness
HCM issue 9 2022
Life Fitness is helping its
customers to create unique
clubs all around the world
HCM issue 9 2022
Driven by new tech and the lure of a zero salary bill, staffless gyms are on the rise. HCM looks at this game-changing trend
HCM issue 9 2022
The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage
HCM issue 9 2022
The CEO of Body Action Gym in South Africa dabbled in the sector with a small corporate gym before getting the fitness bug and going large. Now he’s building a six-star health club chain and taking on some major competitors
HCM issue 9 2022
Keiser has announced the release of an all-new version of its popular M Series cardio app.
product innovation •
11 Oct 2022
Paris-based Kinomap, an interactive training app for indoor cycling, running, and rowing, has
acquired Outside Interactive, a video simulation tech company for cardio equipment.
news •
07 Oct 2022
Myzone is exploring Web3 and metaverse possibilities through a partnership with digital fitness
company OliveX.
news •
06 Oct 2022
Centred Wellness – a travel and lifestyle platform connecting members with
health and wellness
services and products – has acquired Bua Fit, a UK marketplace providing
outdoor and online fitness
classes. The companies claim that the combined entity is estimated to be
worth around US$25m.
news •
04 Oct 2022
Korean scientists have developed a dynamic way of adjusting the difficulty of
video games – by estimating the players' emotions based on in-game data.
news •
03 Oct 2022
Therabody has launched eight product innovations and closed a growth equity round with backing
reaching US$165m. The investment was led by North Castle Partners, with additional financing from
Kevin Hart’s venture capital firm HartBeat Ventures and Rx3 Ventures.
news •
28 Sep 2022
Leading software company Fitronics has launched an all-new website featuring its leading
sports and fitness technology brands; The Retention People (TRP), CoursePro (CAP2) and
Strive.
promotion •
27 Sep 2022
Sency's motion analysis technology is allowing users to check their technique as they exercise
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Armah Sports CEO introduces his new smart club, B_fit, which uses AI, VR and Amazon Alexa
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
Workout Anytime's Greg Maurer and Virtuagym's Hugo Braam on creating a new app for the franchise
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Blockchain can be a secret weapon for small sports teams, says Lars Rensing
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The founder of the Brawn app explains how this new tech will increase participation in powerlifting
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The Humanity app puts the focus on ageing, letting users see the repercussions of their habits
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Two of Peloton’s co-founders, John Foley and Hisao Kushi, executive chair and chief legal officer
respectively, have resigned.
news •
14 Sep 2022
Body scanning can improve the motivation and engagement of members, while providing a healthy source of secondary income for clubs. Frances Marcellin reports
HCM issue 8 2022
The cost of living crisis is an opportunity for the sector to transform its fundamental economics, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 8 2022
We hear about Les Mills’ latest strategy to drive mass market penetration, from the people making it happen
HCM issue 8 2022
London South Bank University has completed a major
renovation of its leisure facilities for the benefit of
students, staff and the wider community
HCM issue 8 2022
The use of percussive and vibrating massage kit can speed recovery and improve health outcomes for members
HCM issue 8 2022
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
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