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Health:
Put to the test

With members demanding personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options, as Julie Cramer reports

Published in Health Club Management 2026 issue 2
Woman bending over stretching
DNA testing enables workouts to be personalised / Shutterstock/Erickson Stock
Samantha Decombel, CEO, FitnessGenes
Samantha Decombel, CEO, FitnessGenes / MASSIMILIANO GIORGESCHI
Samantha Decombel
CEO, FitnessGenes

FitnessGenes provides DNA-based insights that help health and fitness professionals personalise training, recovery, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.

Our tests analyse key genetic markers linked to longevity, strength, endurance, recovery, injury risk and nutrition. Results are delivered through an easy-to-use platform designed for coaches and personal trainers, translating complex genetics into practical, actionable guidance.

The focus is on improving client outcomes, strengthening long-term engagement and retention, and enabling sustainable, profitable business growth.

The fitness industry has a growing role in prevention and long-term health. DNA-led, personalised fitness and longevity programmes allow operators to deliver more relevant member experiences, improve retention, and introduce premium services and additional revenue streams, while supporting better health outcomes over time for their members.

Including free DNA testing can be a convincing incentive for choosing a premium membership

Health clubs can work with us through a range of models, from simple reseller or referral arrangements to more integrated, white-label solutions that sit seamlessly within their premium offering. This allows operators to integrate genetic testing into their existing services, creating a differentiated offering.

Collaborations

We work with a range of operators, from independent personal training studios to multi-site gym groups and wellness brands across the UK, US and other international markets. Our partners typically focus on personalised coaching, preventative health and member retention, using genetic insights to support high-quality, evidence-informed longevity programmes.

New launches

We recently launched a longevity product combining genetic data and AI to deliver clear, practical programmes for members, removing complexity around interpretation and highlighting the actions and supplements with the greatest impact. We’re also exploring blood testing integration to provide operators with a more comprehensive diagnostic solution.

Simon Wilkinson, head of fitness sales EMEA, Tanita
Simon Wilkinson, head of fitness sales EMEA, Tanita / Tanita
Simon Wilkinson
Head of fitness sales EMEA, Tanita

Our hero product is the Tanita MC-780MA. It’s medically accurate, comes with a five-year warranty, can be personalised and integrates with other tech, giving a full breakdown of body composition.

The real strength of Tanita though, is that we don’t only have a ‘hero product’, just solutions-based products that are ideally suited no matter whether you’re a personal trainer or a major operator.

With pricing from £1,500 to £15,000, we work with leasing companies and have our own in-house payment plan to make Tanita accessible. 

On all our devices, a measurement takes less than 30 seconds. If you add value through consultations, this is the time-defining factor, not the measurement itself. Tanita technology is fast, accurate and easy to use.

On all of our devices, a measurement takes less than 30 seconds

Collaborations

Operators all over Europe utilise Tanita technology, including David Lloyd, Places Leisure, Virgin Active, Basic-Fit and L’Orange Bleue.

New launches

2026 is a big year for Tanita, with new products being launched at FIBO in April. It’s a little early to provide a sneak preview, but expect a shake-up of what’s expected from a body composition analyser.

More: www.tanita.co.uk

Instructor and member on gym floor with Tanita device
Tanita devices can take measurements in 30 seconds / Tanita
Stephen Barton, country director UK EGYM UK
Stephen Barton, country director UK EGYM UK / EGYM / benjamin olszewski
Stephen Barton
Country director UK, EGYM UK

EGYM Technology provides a smart fitness and health ecosystem that combines connected strength equipment, digital coaching, and physiological testing into one platform.

Through guided assessments such as strength diagnostics, range-of-motion checks, body composition analysis, and metabolic fitness insights, EGYM helps establish a baseline for each member and tracks progress over time.

For health clubs and wellness operators, EGYM can deliver personalised, data-driven training at scale, improving onboarding, member engagement and outcomes that support retention and premium service offerings.

EGYM enables operators to move beyond generic workouts and position their facility as a results-focused destination

By translating physiological data into simple, motivating training programmes, it enables operators to move beyond generic workouts and position their facility as a results-focused, modern health and fitness destination.

An onboarding assessment at the EGYM Fitness Hub typically takes less than 30 minutes when doing the full body setup and tests, including body measurements and strength and flexibility checks.

Collaborations

EGYM products and services are used across over 33,000 facilities worldwide. In the UK, these include David Lloyd Leisure, Places Leisure, Fitness First UK and Everyone Active.

New launches

The next evolution of the EGYM Ecosystem will launch this year, spearheaded by our ongoing commitment to deliver reliable processes, measurable results and lasting growth and cementing our commitment to delivering progress that counts.

More: www.uk.egym.com

Man and woman with large screen EGYM device
EGYM checks establish a baseline and track progress over time / EGYM / benjamin olszewski

 

Man using EGYM connected strength equipment
EGYM connected strength equipment / EGYM / benjamin olszewski
Nerio Alessandri, founder and president, Technogym
Nerio Alessandri, founder and president, Technogym / Technogym
Nerio Alessandri
Founder and president, Technogym

The Technogym Checkup uses advanced measurement technology and AI to provide an assessment for physical and cognitive conditions.

This comprehensive holistic assessment covers six key pillars: body, mobility, balance, mind, strength and CV. It uses advanced measurement technology and AI to calculate each pillar and gives users a Wellness Age – a motivational metric which is based on physio-cognitive parameters.

Once the user completes all six pillars, the AI-powered Technogym Coach adjusts their training programmes to maximise results and increase engagement.

For operators, it elevates service quality, supports onboarding and strengthens retention by showing measurable progress at every visit. By standardising assessments Technogym Checkup helps facilities differentiate their offering, enhance coaching value and unlock new revenue opportunities through consultations and wellness pathways.

Technogym Checkup provides a comprehensive holistic assessment across six key pillars

A full Technogym Checkup assessment can take up to an hour to deliver an in-depth wellness assessment. This allows the trainer to fully complete and deep dive into all six pillars of assessments to reveal the member’s Wellness Age.

New launches

We’ve introduced new features to Technogym Checkup to make strength and cardio assessments more accessible. Facilities that don’t have Technogym Biostrength connected strength solution can now measure members’ strength using a handgrip device to provide their one rep max quickly and accurately.

We’ve also added a heart rate monitor, enabling a squat test as an additional method for assessing a member’s cardio score and estimating their VO₂ Max. This provides a more comfortable alternative for older members or those who may prefer to avoid a strenuous VO₂ Max test on connected cardio equipment.

More: www.technogym.com

Male instructor and gym member with Techogym device
Technogym Checkup reveals members’ Wellness Age / Technogym

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features

Health:
Put to the test

With members demanding personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options, as Julie Cramer reports

Published in Health Club Management 2026 issue 2
Woman bending over stretching
DNA testing enables workouts to be personalised / Shutterstock/Erickson Stock
Samantha Decombel, CEO, FitnessGenes
Samantha Decombel, CEO, FitnessGenes / MASSIMILIANO GIORGESCHI
Samantha Decombel
CEO, FitnessGenes

FitnessGenes provides DNA-based insights that help health and fitness professionals personalise training, recovery, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.

Our tests analyse key genetic markers linked to longevity, strength, endurance, recovery, injury risk and nutrition. Results are delivered through an easy-to-use platform designed for coaches and personal trainers, translating complex genetics into practical, actionable guidance.

The focus is on improving client outcomes, strengthening long-term engagement and retention, and enabling sustainable, profitable business growth.

The fitness industry has a growing role in prevention and long-term health. DNA-led, personalised fitness and longevity programmes allow operators to deliver more relevant member experiences, improve retention, and introduce premium services and additional revenue streams, while supporting better health outcomes over time for their members.

Including free DNA testing can be a convincing incentive for choosing a premium membership

Health clubs can work with us through a range of models, from simple reseller or referral arrangements to more integrated, white-label solutions that sit seamlessly within their premium offering. This allows operators to integrate genetic testing into their existing services, creating a differentiated offering.

Collaborations

We work with a range of operators, from independent personal training studios to multi-site gym groups and wellness brands across the UK, US and other international markets. Our partners typically focus on personalised coaching, preventative health and member retention, using genetic insights to support high-quality, evidence-informed longevity programmes.

New launches

We recently launched a longevity product combining genetic data and AI to deliver clear, practical programmes for members, removing complexity around interpretation and highlighting the actions and supplements with the greatest impact. We’re also exploring blood testing integration to provide operators with a more comprehensive diagnostic solution.

Simon Wilkinson, head of fitness sales EMEA, Tanita
Simon Wilkinson, head of fitness sales EMEA, Tanita / Tanita
Simon Wilkinson
Head of fitness sales EMEA, Tanita

Our hero product is the Tanita MC-780MA. It’s medically accurate, comes with a five-year warranty, can be personalised and integrates with other tech, giving a full breakdown of body composition.

The real strength of Tanita though, is that we don’t only have a ‘hero product’, just solutions-based products that are ideally suited no matter whether you’re a personal trainer or a major operator.

With pricing from £1,500 to £15,000, we work with leasing companies and have our own in-house payment plan to make Tanita accessible. 

On all our devices, a measurement takes less than 30 seconds. If you add value through consultations, this is the time-defining factor, not the measurement itself. Tanita technology is fast, accurate and easy to use.

On all of our devices, a measurement takes less than 30 seconds

Collaborations

Operators all over Europe utilise Tanita technology, including David Lloyd, Places Leisure, Virgin Active, Basic-Fit and L’Orange Bleue.

New launches

2026 is a big year for Tanita, with new products being launched at FIBO in April. It’s a little early to provide a sneak preview, but expect a shake-up of what’s expected from a body composition analyser.

More: www.tanita.co.uk

Instructor and member on gym floor with Tanita device
Tanita devices can take measurements in 30 seconds / Tanita
Stephen Barton, country director UK EGYM UK
Stephen Barton, country director UK EGYM UK / EGYM / benjamin olszewski
Stephen Barton
Country director UK, EGYM UK

EGYM Technology provides a smart fitness and health ecosystem that combines connected strength equipment, digital coaching, and physiological testing into one platform.

Through guided assessments such as strength diagnostics, range-of-motion checks, body composition analysis, and metabolic fitness insights, EGYM helps establish a baseline for each member and tracks progress over time.

For health clubs and wellness operators, EGYM can deliver personalised, data-driven training at scale, improving onboarding, member engagement and outcomes that support retention and premium service offerings.

EGYM enables operators to move beyond generic workouts and position their facility as a results-focused destination

By translating physiological data into simple, motivating training programmes, it enables operators to move beyond generic workouts and position their facility as a results-focused, modern health and fitness destination.

An onboarding assessment at the EGYM Fitness Hub typically takes less than 30 minutes when doing the full body setup and tests, including body measurements and strength and flexibility checks.

Collaborations

EGYM products and services are used across over 33,000 facilities worldwide. In the UK, these include David Lloyd Leisure, Places Leisure, Fitness First UK and Everyone Active.

New launches

The next evolution of the EGYM Ecosystem will launch this year, spearheaded by our ongoing commitment to deliver reliable processes, measurable results and lasting growth and cementing our commitment to delivering progress that counts.

More: www.uk.egym.com

Man and woman with large screen EGYM device
EGYM checks establish a baseline and track progress over time / EGYM / benjamin olszewski

 

Man using EGYM connected strength equipment
EGYM connected strength equipment / EGYM / benjamin olszewski
Nerio Alessandri, founder and president, Technogym
Nerio Alessandri, founder and president, Technogym / Technogym
Nerio Alessandri
Founder and president, Technogym

The Technogym Checkup uses advanced measurement technology and AI to provide an assessment for physical and cognitive conditions.

This comprehensive holistic assessment covers six key pillars: body, mobility, balance, mind, strength and CV. It uses advanced measurement technology and AI to calculate each pillar and gives users a Wellness Age – a motivational metric which is based on physio-cognitive parameters.

Once the user completes all six pillars, the AI-powered Technogym Coach adjusts their training programmes to maximise results and increase engagement.

For operators, it elevates service quality, supports onboarding and strengthens retention by showing measurable progress at every visit. By standardising assessments Technogym Checkup helps facilities differentiate their offering, enhance coaching value and unlock new revenue opportunities through consultations and wellness pathways.

Technogym Checkup provides a comprehensive holistic assessment across six key pillars

A full Technogym Checkup assessment can take up to an hour to deliver an in-depth wellness assessment. This allows the trainer to fully complete and deep dive into all six pillars of assessments to reveal the member’s Wellness Age.

New launches

We’ve introduced new features to Technogym Checkup to make strength and cardio assessments more accessible. Facilities that don’t have Technogym Biostrength connected strength solution can now measure members’ strength using a handgrip device to provide their one rep max quickly and accurately.

We’ve also added a heart rate monitor, enabling a squat test as an additional method for assessing a member’s cardio score and estimating their VO₂ Max. This provides a more comfortable alternative for older members or those who may prefer to avoid a strenuous VO₂ Max test on connected cardio equipment.

More: www.technogym.com

Male instructor and gym member with Techogym device
Technogym Checkup reveals members’ Wellness Age / Technogym

Read more from this issue of HCM magazine

View contents of HCM 2026 issue 2
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With members seeking personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options
Latest News
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200 ...
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
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Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
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Lockers
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Property & Tenders
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Diary dates
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