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Fitness apps news

Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Spren Vision transforms smartphone cameras into real-time biomarker sensors. It can connect any app to
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
Keiser has announced the release of an all-new version of its popular M Series cardio
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Leading UK university the University of Bath is steeped in a history of sporting excellence,
Capitalising on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health
Capitalizing on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health
A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report,
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution, Preva, which
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
Fitness apps alone are unable to motivate most people to get active – but providing
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run alongside its bricks
David Beckham becomes final member of "Class of ’92" to take stake in Salford City,
Worsley Leisure Centre in Salford has opened following a £1.4m redevelopment of its fitness facilities.
Matrix Fitness has completely transformed the gym facilities at Imperial College London following a major
Matrix has launched the Connexus Step+ and Connexus Column, two new training options for its
Les Mills has announced a new partnership with indoor cycle manufacturer, Stages, that will see
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of fitness app specialist Netpulse
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers
A growing consumer appetite for fitness and a hive of investment activity within the health
Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features and
With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population
Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a
It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Technogym has announced a new integration with Apple's ‘HealthKit’ platform, while two Garmin devices are
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Virtual fitness classes will form a cornerstone of Virgin Active’s member offering for 2015, as
The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s activity
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Interview
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Profile
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
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Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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Fitness apps news

Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Spren Vision transforms smartphone cameras into real-time biomarker sensors. It can connect any app to
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
Keiser has announced the release of an all-new version of its popular M Series cardio
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Leading UK university the University of Bath is steeped in a history of sporting excellence,
Capitalising on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health
Capitalizing on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health
A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report,
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution, Preva, which
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
Fitness apps alone are unable to motivate most people to get active – but providing
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run alongside its bricks
David Beckham becomes final member of "Class of ’92" to take stake in Salford City,
Worsley Leisure Centre in Salford has opened following a £1.4m redevelopment of its fitness facilities.
Matrix Fitness has completely transformed the gym facilities at Imperial College London following a major
Matrix has launched the Connexus Step+ and Connexus Column, two new training options for its
Les Mills has announced a new partnership with indoor cycle manufacturer, Stages, that will see
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of fitness app specialist Netpulse
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers
A growing consumer appetite for fitness and a hive of investment activity within the health
Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features and
With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population
Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a
It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Technogym has announced a new integration with Apple's ‘HealthKit’ platform, while two Garmin devices are
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Virtual fitness classes will form a cornerstone of Virgin Active’s member offering for 2015, as
The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s activity
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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