technology news & features
Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science from academia
HCM issue 4 2018
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible, ultra-
thin electronic "skin display", which can be used to display the user’s health information.
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23 Mar 2018
Sweat and Sound’s founder on creating
immersive fitness experiences for all ages
HCM issue 3 2018
The ex-Olympic athlete shares his growth
plans for the Fitness Space franchise
HCM issue 2 2018
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic
collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.
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26 Jan 2018
Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for the
boutique sector, as Sweat returns for a second year in March.
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24 Jan 2018
A fitness app that rewards people who are physically active has secured financial backing
of US$5.7m (£4.1m, €4.7m) to help boost its presence globally.
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18 Jan 2018
England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure
the physical loading experienced by England Roses players.
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15 Jan 2018
Aston Villa Football Club has become the first in the world to integrate pre-paid contactless
and chip and pin payment technology into its season and member cards.
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10 Jan 2018
Virtual reality fitness brand Black Box VR has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards
Honouree for its resistance-based gym technology.
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08 Jan 2018
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym will receive up to €25m (US$30m, £22.2m) in financing to
support its R&D and engineering.
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04 Jan 2018
Elite footballers and athletes of the future will prolong their careers by attending all-in-one
health and sports clinics, according to former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard.
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03 Jan 2018
ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark
Williamson share the industry trends
revealed in the annual report
HCM issue 1 2018
As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio
training, is the gym-floor PT likely to
become a thing of the past?
HCM issue 1 2018
The ex-footballer’s new venture sees him
partnering with a health clinic in Dubai
HCM issue 1 2018
WeWork’s head of wellness explains why
the workspace brand has launched a gym
HCM issue 1 2018
IHRSA’s new chair shares his plans for his
time at the organisation and discusses his
role at private-equity firm NeV
HCM issue 1 2018
London could become the new home of ‘sport tech’ if a strategic plan succeeds in bringing
sport and technology businesses closer together.
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01 Dec 2017
NFL fans have the chance to step into the shoes of their idols as a new experience opens
in the heart of New York City.
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01 Dec 2017
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new
Speedflex studios planned by Bannatyne Group before the end of the year.
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23 Nov 2017
Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio
equipment to its gym floor that pairs wirelessly with Apple Gymkit technology.
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21 Nov 2017
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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