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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

smartwatch news

Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
In a major move against the gym market, Apple has revealed a number of upgrades
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has launched the third generation of its Connected timepiece. Aimed
A new product aimed at the ageing population is combining wearable fitness tech with artificial
The increasing popularity of streaming services and wireless earbuds – along with the introduction of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn,
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
Sporting goods giant New Balance came to CES in order to showcase its first foray
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
Wearable tech specialist Misfit cleared the awards table at CES with its first ever touchscreen
Disney has launched its new wearable device, the second version of its hit MagicBand technology.
The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can track their
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
With its eye-catching design and sophisticated tracking abilities, Gear Fit2 aims to secure a market
Developed by Israeli technology firm LifeBeam, Vi is a personal training product driven by artificial
A personal training product driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is set to shake-up the fitness
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech
Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in the
Disney is planning the next steps in its MyMagic+ campaign as it eyes the fast-growing
Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long-awaited link up
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
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Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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smartwatch news

Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
In a major move against the gym market, Apple has revealed a number of upgrades
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has launched the third generation of its Connected timepiece. Aimed
A new product aimed at the ageing population is combining wearable fitness tech with artificial
The increasing popularity of streaming services and wireless earbuds – along with the introduction of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn,
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
Sporting goods giant New Balance came to CES in order to showcase its first foray
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
Wearable tech specialist Misfit cleared the awards table at CES with its first ever touchscreen
Disney has launched its new wearable device, the second version of its hit MagicBand technology.
The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can track their
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
With its eye-catching design and sophisticated tracking abilities, Gear Fit2 aims to secure a market
Developed by Israeli technology firm LifeBeam, Vi is a personal training product driven by artificial
A personal training product driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is set to shake-up the fitness
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech
Three quarters of online consumers are likely to purchase health and fitness technology in the
Disney is planning the next steps in its MyMagic+ campaign as it eyes the fast-growing
Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long-awaited link up
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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