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smartwatches 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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
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
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
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
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
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
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
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
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
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
No longer will your phone running out of juice be a problem: providing you are
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with fitness tracking features, expected
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to try and establish dominance in the
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to revolutionise the
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
Hewlett-Packard could be the latest technology giant to enter the growing smartwatch market this year,
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went
Samsung has pipped Apple to the post in the race to release the next fitness-tracking
The Wearable Technology Show 2014, Europe’s largest dedicated event for the fast-growing sector, will gather
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
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Snowroom
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

smartwatches 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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
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
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
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
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
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
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
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
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
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
No longer will your phone running out of juice be a problem: providing you are
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with fitness tracking features, expected
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to try and establish dominance in the
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to revolutionise the
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
Hewlett-Packard could be the latest technology giant to enter the growing smartwatch market this year,
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went
Samsung has pipped Apple to the post in the race to release the next fitness-tracking
The Wearable Technology Show 2014, Europe’s largest dedicated event for the fast-growing sector, will gather
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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