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Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in
four years as it pulled back the curtain on the Apple Watch, but given the recent
publication of lukewarm adoption statistics for the smartwatch market, will the
trend really catch on?
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17 Sep 2014
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
Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in
incentives as rewards, with wearable fitness gadgets among the most popular corporate perks.
news •
18 Feb 2020
Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep
sports enthusiasts, outdoor workers and the general public warm during the
winter months.
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25 Sep 2014
iPhone users are typically more interested in general health, while the average
Android user consumes more fitness content, according to a study from mobile
intelligence firm Opera Mediaworks.
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31 Jul 2014
A new research paper examining why as many as one in three people ditch
fitness trackers shortly after buying them, has found that better education of
the benefits is key to ensuring more “happily ever afters” between consumers
and their wearables.
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23 Jul 2014
Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in
the next 12 months, with a third of these expected to buy a smartwatch, according to new
research from the organisers of global consumer electronics and consumer technology
tradeshow CES.
news •
15 Dec 2015
A new product aimed at the ageing population is combining wearable fitness tech with artificial intelligence to
create a device designed to help predict potentially harmful ailments.
news •
16 Jan 2020
A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio
Global have been designed to set pulses racing by offering unprecedented levels
of accuracy.
news •
23 Jan 2015
Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer
Trends forecast report, highlighting an expected boom in consumers' desire for
preventative healthcare via digital devices – given the current popularity of
fitness and dieting apps.
news •
19 Jan 2015
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will help
runners pick up the pace through the launch of Spotify Running.
news •
13 Jul 2015
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today
(5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step-
counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.
news •
05 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
Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary
team of researchers looking to help stroke survivors be more physically active.
news •
15 Sep 2020
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.
news •
23 Aug 2019
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of Google's plans prove
correct.
news •
21 Aug 2018
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is predicted to be the leading exercise trend next
year, taking top spot from wearable technology, according to the latest survey in the US.
news •
16 Nov 2017
Launched recently, YogiFi is being marketed as the world's first smart yoga mat.
news •
04 Feb 2021
Myzone, delivers a wearable and digital technology solution for the fitness industry. With the
intent to amplify facility owner experiences, Myzone has released new features.
product innovation •
11 Dec 2018
Google’s plans to develop smart contact lenses, designed to foster health
benefits and aid vision, have progressed after the firm outlined a partnership
with pharmaceutical company Novartis to take the project forward.
news •
17 Jul 2014
Sony has taken a step forward in the battle to gain dominance in the wearable
technology sector with the unveiling of its latest SmartWatch 3 at the IFA
tradeshow in Berlin, Germany.
news •
08 Sep 2014
AlterG’s ‘Bionic Leg’ rehabilitation aid is the only wearable,
battery-powered robotic device that can sense the user’s
intent to move and respond accordingly.
product innovation •
21 Oct 2014
Serco Leisure has launched a new branded fitness app, allowing its members to track progress, and book
classes at the centres it operates.
product innovation •
11 Jun 2018
Leaked information has revealed potential details of Apple’s health and fitness
application, Healthbook, which could be capable of recording an array of
information to monitor the state of the human body.
news •
24 Mar 2014
Far from leading members away into alternative exercise, wearable technology can help build their loyalty to your club, says Fitbug founder Paul Landau
HCM issue 1 2014
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
How could the new wave of wearable technologies affect the fitness market? Industry expert Bryan O'Rourke shares his views
HCM issue 9 2013
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
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
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each
other in this year’s Congressional Physical Activity Challenge.
news •
05 May 2022
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