tracking news & features
Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen
HCM issue 6 2021
Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers
HCM issue 6 2021
Apple has previewed its much-awaited watchOS 8, the operating system for its Apple Watch
hardware.
news •
09 Jun 2021
We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues
HCM issue 5 2021
Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses
HCM issue 5 2021
The combining of physical and digital has been playing an important role in membership-based
fitness businesses, according to a new global customer survey by Virtuagym.
news •
01 Jun 2021
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness,
Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.
news •
13 May 2021
Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly
HCM issue 4 2021
Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations
HCM issue 4 2021
Dave Wright, CEO of
Myzone, talks about the world’s first
interchangeable heart rate monitor
that provides real-time feedback
HCM issue 4 2021
Fitbit is introducing stress management tools to millions of its users by bringing them to its activity
trackers for the first time.
news •
24 Apr 2021
Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique fitness
experience that will boost the re-start.
product innovation •
20 Apr 2021
Interactive digital fitness specialist FunXtion has partnered with health and fitness tracking software
provider WeFitter.
news •
18 Feb 2021
The president of CoachMePlus on how this software helps coaches and athletes work together to reach their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. Co-founder Preston Lewis tells why VR and gaming is the perfect way to get people addicted to fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Fitness apps find it easy to collect new users, but can they keep them? Retention expert Bob Lawson gives his tips
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
The founder of Rezzil explains how VR is used to test and develop athletes’ cognitive skills
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Richard Lucas, founder of GoVox, explains how his system helps clubs identify athletes who are struggling with mental health issues
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Pulse Fitness has recently completed a refurbishment of the fitness facilities at iGym
London.
product innovation •
23 Dec 2020
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product innovation •
08 Dec 2020
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live
classes and one-on-one therapy, has secured US$3m worth of seed funding.
news •
31 Oct 2020
Fitness tech firm JaxJox will accelerate the launch of its connected home fitness solution,
InteractiveStudio, following a cash injection of US$10m through Series A funding.
news •
29 Oct 2020
A new mobile fitness platform delivers personal training sessions to people at home by
combining live fitness instruction with AI-enabled tracking and two-way audio-video.
news •
28 Oct 2020
Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of
its long term partnership with the Renault F1 Team.
product innovation •
16 Oct 2020
The historic Stoke Park hotel has installed the latest Matrix Fitness 7xi Cardio Range to upgrade its gym and introduce more tech
HCM issue 8 2020
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts
announces the launch of Carbon Trainer.
product innovation •
08 Sep 2020
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that
combines medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and sleep breathing disturbance
detection. The wearable will be made available in the US later this year.
news •
08 Sep 2020
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service
and smartphone app.
news •
01 Sep 2020
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