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Argos – recently acquired by Sainsbury’s – is
making a bid for the home fitness market
and using social media influencers to target
a younger audience
HCM issue 6 2018
Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless
skin display giving real-time biometric
data will soon be available
HCM issue 5 2018
ICAA’s Colin Milner speaks to MIT AgeLab director
Dr Joseph Coughlin about the reality of our ageing
population and the importance of engaging older people
HCM Handbook 2018
Ukactive has named the 11 fitness tech disruptors that have made it to the industry body's
start-up accelerator programme ActiveLab.
news •
03 Apr 2018
Health and fitness club professionals and operators are being invited to take part in
ClubIntel’s third annual international trends study, 'What’s All the Rage'.
news •
22 Sep 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
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest
wearables vendor, capturing 17 per cent of the global wearable tech market.
news •
22 Aug 2017
Low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit has teamed up with TomTom in a deal that
will see personal trainers use wearables to help provide gym members better physical
activity advice.
news •
21 Apr 2017
Wearable tech specialist Misfit cleared the awards
table at CES with its first ever touchscreen
smartwatch.
product innovation •
03 Apr 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
Tech firm FORTË has launched a subscription-based streaming platform, offering live and
on-
demand boutique fitness classes anytime and anywhere.
news •
23 Feb 2017
Steven Ward, Executive Director of ukactive, is confident that 2017 will see our sector move forward at an increasingly fast pace
HCM Handbook 2017
ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report
HCM issue 2 2017
The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can
track their health, according to new data released by YouGov.
news •
20 Dec 2016
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of
2016, with basic wearables - mainly fitness bands - accounting for 85 per cent of the
market.
news •
07 Dec 2016
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an
advisory
council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members
better embrace developing technologies.
news •
31 Oct 2016
The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool
HCM issue 10 2016
Health club members expect wearable technology and Netflix-style workout services to “transform”
their traditional gym experience over the next decade.
news •
07 Sep 2016
Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention
HCM issue 9 2016
Wearable tech firm Fitbit has launched its latest fitness wristbands - Charge 2 and Flex 2.
news •
30 Aug 2016
Blended coaching models, combining in-person support with self-management via an app, boost retention, says Virtuagym
HCM issue 8 2016
Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways
HCM issue 7 2016
The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice
HCM issue 7 2016
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
the number of new facilities opening doubled compared to the previous 12 months.
news •
27 May 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
Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the
marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus
Ingerslev.
news •
22 Mar 2016
We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?
HCM issue 3 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
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report
HCM Handbook 2016
The fitness industry may be growing, but it needs to do even more to achieve future success. David Minton looks at moves in the private and public sector, and the need for all clubs to better embrace the power of social media
HCM Handbook 2016
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“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
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MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
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his grandfather – would go down
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CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
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