user experience news & features
This live-streaming platform brings boutique classes into people’s homes. We talk to its founder and CEO
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
As it has become a trend, more operators
are offering body scanning. We ask some
to share their experiences
HCM issue 3 2020
Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the newest
product launches from Wattbike, Pulse,
Body Bike and MYE Technologies
HCM issue 3 2020
Wattbike has announced a new partnership with indoor cycling innovator Intelligent Cycling that
will see the creation of a 'truly smart, connected' indoor cycling experience.
product innovation •
28 Feb 2020
Parkwood Leisure managing director
Glen Hall talks about putting the company
on a new path to fitness in recent years,
with customers and staff at its heart
HCM issue 2 2020
Flooring is a major investment for gyms
and health clubs, changing the ambience
and functionality. HCM looks at the issues
relating to this often undervalued area
HCM issue 11 2019
Extracurricular activities are key to keeping students physically and mentally healthy.
Working with Legend, the universities of Nottingham and Bristol are working to improve
the user experience of their facilities to increase student participation
HCM issue 9 2019
What makes the perfect indoor cycle
class and what trends are coming down
the track for operators and instructors?
We round up the views of suppliers
HCM issue 9 2019
Members of Gen Z have come of age
and are now some of the most engaged
consumers of fitness. Researchers,
leisure-net, look at the numbers
HCM issue 9 2019
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured additional financial backing believed to
be around US$300m (€265m, £237m).
news •
21 Jun 2019
Safe Space Lockers is collaborating with
InspireAll to create first-class facilities at
leisure centres in Hertfordshire
HCM issue 6 2019
Justin Musgrove on Bannatyne& Brightlime
Partnership puts software at the heart of an enhanced member experience
HCM issue 6 2019
Check out the innovative new products
launched at FIBO 2019, from Wattbike,
Matrix, Funxtion, eGym and more
HCM issue 6 2019
Two new Wattbikes, the Atom X and Icon, offer complete indoor cycling solutions that create immersive experiences for the rider
HCM issue 5 2019
The president and founder of Technogym
talks to Liz Terry about innovation and his
mission to get the whole world moving
HCM issue 4 2019
Fitness testing and body scanning is
becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM
gives the low down on the latest systems
HCM issue 1 2019
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has published a new technology masterplan for the
National Health Service (NHS), designed to transform it into the "most advanced health and care
system in the world".
news •
18 Oct 2018
Indoor cycling specialist Wattbike has teamed up with Loughborough University (LU) in
order to
explore the scientific underpinnings of how power measurement is shaping the nature of
cycle sport.
news •
08 Aug 2018
The University Arms hotel in Cambridge,
has had an £80m renovation and Matrix
did the gym. We take a look
HCM issue 8 2018
The Fitness Industry Technology Council’s president,
Bryan O’Rourke, tells us about the impact of fitness and
heightened consumer expectations in this digital age
HCM Handbook 2018
New tech is coming down the track which will change the gym experience and improve retention
HCM issue 4 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.
news •
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.
news •
18 Jan 2018
Fitness software company Virtuagym has released a mobile coaching app designed to help
PTs monitor and coach their clients while on the go.
news •
29 Aug 2017
Goals in Google Calendar can help users make time for more exercise. Florian Goerisch explains how it works
HCM issue 1 2017
Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software
HCM issue 7 2016
As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical
activity sector, virtual fitness is
proving to be a particular hit with the female and
millennial markets.
news •
23 Jun 2016
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