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Wearable fitness technology firm Sensoria, creators
of the Sensoria smart sock, has added a new sports
bra to its collection of smart running garments.
product innovation •
16 Feb 2016
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in
trying to mobilise people from disadvantaged communities to get active.
news •
21 Jan 2016
Fitbit, the world’s biggest seller of wearable technology, is being sued in the US over
claims that its heart rate monitors are inaccurate and place exercisers at risk.
news •
08 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.
news •
27 Oct 2015
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on
the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
news •
21 Sep 2015
Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year
HCM issue 9 2015
Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM issue 8 2015
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference kicks off at the
International Centre in Telford this
morning (24 June) featuring a packed schedule of
speakers and panel discussions. It will
be followed this evening by the much-anticipated
Flame Awards.
news •
24 Jun 2015
Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18 June)
in one of the most highly-anticipated IPOs of the year.
news •
18 Jun 2015
Andy Murray has entered a long-term partnership with London-based equity crowdfunding
platform Seedrs, which will see the tennis star advise on health, sport and wearable tech
as well as investing in start-ups.
news •
17 Jun 2015
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited
entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the
launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
product innovation •
09 Jun 2015
The easier it is to pay, the more we spend. So how is technology like online wallets and SMS payments impacting the fitness industry?
HCM issue 7 2015
Staff in gyms should broaden their knowledge of wearable technology so that they can
keep pace with consumers and provide authoritative advice on which pieces of fitness
technology are best suited to their individual needs.
news •
21 May 2015
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band
to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.
news •
19 May 2015
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable
technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
news •
20 Apr 2015
Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings
HCM issue 5 2015
Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running
HCM issue 5 2015
Horse Racing legend AP McCoy has been announced as the headline speaker for this
June’s ukactive Flame Conference 2015.
news •
16 Mar 2015
A bluetooth-enabled version of Myzone’s heart-rate tracking
belt is launching this month (March), along with a new
mobile app.
product innovation •
12 Mar 2015
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping
rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable
technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping
ropes into the 21st century.
news •
02 Mar 2015
What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views
HCM issue 4 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.
news •
20 Feb 2015
The author, trendspotter and futurologist offers Kate Cracknell his thoughts on the future of the health and fitness industry
HCM issue 2 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?
HCM Handbook 2015
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
HCM Handbook 2015
AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was
one of the wearable technology stars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
2015, which wrapped up last week.
news •
12 Jan 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.
news •
22 Dec 2014
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
HCM issue 1 2015
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
fitness with software specialist Perfect
Gym providing a scalable tech platform
to power and sustain its growth
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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