wearable news & features
Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds
HCM issue 4 2026
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to
streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM issue 3 2026
Kath Hudson asks the experts what approaches in elite sports recovery could be successfully brought to the gym floor
HCM issue 3 2026
Wearables brand, Amazfit, has newly launched the Active Max smartwatch, which tracks more
than 160 sports and activities, offers AI-powered training plans and analytics to track progress.
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21 Jan 2026
We talk to the behaviour change specialist on what more the industry can be doing to motivate its members
HCM issue 10 2025
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an all-
new Cross Training Series designed to maximise the benefits of both cardio and strength
workouts.
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01 Oct 2025
Researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands show that smartwatches fail to differentiate between excitement and stress
HCM issue 8 2025
With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 8 2025
Polar has launched Polar Loop, a screen-free wristband that tracks activity, recovery and
sleep, showing how every active choice contributes to overall health.
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03 Sep 2025
Smartwatches are consumer gadgets, not medical tools say researchers from Leiden
University,
after a study found that wearables can’t tell the difference between stress and excitement.
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26 Aug 2025
Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector
HCM issue 7 2025
US country club operator, Life Time, has launched its own AI coach. Available through its app,
L•AI•C delivers science-backed guidance for fitness and health, from approved sources.
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04 Aug 2025
Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 6 2025
A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers
HCM issue 5 2025
Sweat-sensing wearable innovator, Epicore Biosystems has announced an additional US$6
million in Series B funding, bringing the total raise to US$32 million.
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14 May 2025
Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 4 2025
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating withWhoop to enhance its
Leaders Performance Programmes, designed to help high-achieving guests achieve their full
mental and physical potential.
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02 May 2025
US boutique, Solidcore, which offers a strength training workout on a reformer, has partnered
with human performance company, Whoop, to enable members to track their workouts.
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08 Apr 2025
From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement
HCM issue 3 2025
Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with
strategic insights on the trends and behaviours around the evolving landscape for wearables.
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30 Jan 2025
Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends
HCM issue 1 2025
Recovery and wellbeing technology company, Therabody, has teamed up with smart watch
provider, Garmin, to support people in optimising their recovery.
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14 Jan 2025
A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund a fully automated wearable nutrition tracker which
takes photos of food and calculates its calorific and nutritional values.
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10 Dec 2024
AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 11 2024
The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 11 2024
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
22-23 Sep 2026
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