wearable devices news & features
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on how it
can "provide better health and fitness support for users with wearables".
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01 Nov 2023
Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment
– from any manufacturer.
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14 Apr 2023
Technogym’s unique digital open platform delivers personalised
training experiences to boost business performance
HCM issue 3 2023
The president of CoachMePlus on how this software helps coaches and athletes work together to reach their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
A breakthrough in technology means wearable devices and other fitness products could soon be self-
powered.
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17 Sep 2020
Technogym's connected cardio equipment is now compatible with Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2.
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25 Feb 2020
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn
(€1.88bn, £1.62bn).
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01 Nov 2019
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
wearables, as part of a new nationwide health initiative designed to get Singaporeans more
physically active.
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23 Aug 2019
10 million users in 14,000 facilities worldwide use Technogym's mywellness cloud to manage
their fitness and wellbeing. We talk to operators who are benefitting from this tech
HCM issue 8 2018
SKILLRUN - delivering an amazing running experience to members
HCM issue 4 2018
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch,
as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
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29 Aug 2017
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly
shifting towards wellness tech.
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20 Mar 2017
Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?
HCM issue 1 2017
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.
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14 Jun 2016
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in
Exerp – a global digital specialist in fitness club member engagement software, based in
Denmark.
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06 Apr 2016
It’s time for health clubs to embrace activity tracking and not see it as a threat – but how many operators are achieving this?
HCM issue 4 2016
Mintel’s senior leisure and technology analyst, Paul Davies, looks at the current state of the health and fitness market, and asks how club operators can be more innovative in 2016 and beyond
HCM Handbook 2016
Health clubs are popping up in increasingly diverse locations – so how do you decide if a site is right for you?
HCM issue 2 2016
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech
market over the next three years, according to new research, although smartwatches are
anticipated to gradually increase their market share.
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27 Jan 2016
A growing number of clubs across the UK are working with Ojmar to upgrade their traditional keyed locking systems to electronic solutions
HCM issue 1 2016
After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the
mainstream of fitness in 2016.
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27 Oct 2015
Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?
HCM issue 9 2015
Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?
HCM issue 5 2015
Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings
HCM issue 5 2015
AMPY harnesses your own movement to charge your phone, as its co-founders explain
HCM issue 3 2015
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices
at next month’s Wearable Technology Show, which takes place from 10-11 March at
ExCeL in London.
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20 Feb 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report
HCM Handbook 2015
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a
new form of power dressing for business leaders next year, in the same way
that shoulder pads dominated 1980s wardrobes.
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22 Dec 2014
This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement
HCM issue 1 2015
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