wearable news & features
Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech
and
services company Hero Wellbeing.
news •
31 May 2018
Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless
skin display giving real-time biometric
data will soon be available
HCM issue 5 2018
The UK health and fitness industry continues to show
impressive growth. Helen Patenall looks at the key
influencers shaping the sector in the year ahead
HCM Handbook 2018
SKILLRUN - delivering an amazing running experience to members
HCM issue 4 2018
Deloitte’s Karsten Hollasch summarises key data from the
latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, highlighting
our continent’s leading fitness operators and countries
HCM Handbook 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.
news •
23 Mar 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.
news •
26 Jan 2018
England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure
the physical loading experienced by England Roses players.
news •
15 Jan 2018
Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second
round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.
news •
08 Nov 2017
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch,
as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
news •
29 Aug 2017
Who are the biggest, most profitable club
operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all
HCM issue 6 2017
AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise
HCM issue 4 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.
news •
20 Mar 2017
Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?
HCM issue 1 2017
Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking
HCM issue 11 2016
Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair
HCM issue 11 2016
Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs
HCM issue 11 2016
1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub
HCM issue 10 2016
As Nintendo and Niantic continue to drip feed new features to maintain the popularity of
Pokémon Go, the game’s creators have announced that its new wearable device will be
released next week, while also revealing plans for an Apple Watch adaptation of the
game.
news •
08 Sep 2016
Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi
HCM issue 9 2016
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to
help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.
news •
06 Jul 2016
Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways
HCM issue 7 2016
Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as
customer experience manager to support the wearable tech company’s continued growth.
news •
17 Jun 2016
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.
news •
14 Jun 2016
The global fitness market is primed for explosive growth over the next decade, as
accelerated digitalisation and a convergence of big brands into the sector will spawn a
billion global fitness users.
news •
09 May 2016
Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on
Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the
year.
news •
06 May 2016
Google has continued its efforts to get more people active
with the introduction of a new
tool to its Calendar platform which helps hard-pressed
people find time for a workout.
news •
22 Apr 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.
news •
06 Apr 2016
Are tangible rewards the best way to get members to stick to their exercise regimes? We report on the growing category of exercise reward schemes
HCM issue 4 2016
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