Latest news
Huawei sets up Health Lab to research wearables and health and fitness
By Tom Walker
The Health Lab's treadmill is able to test running, cycling and wheelchair racing with an adjustable speed of up to 50km/h Credit: Huawei
Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab to research how it can "provide better health and fitness support for users via its wearables"
The Chinese tech giant has chosen Helsinki, Finland, as the location of the facility
The 1,000sq m Health Lab will house research facilities and be set up to test performance in more than 20 different sports
Researchers will test and monitor Huawei wearable devices, such as the Watch GT 4
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on how it can "provide better health and fitness support for users with wearables".
Located in Helsinki, Finland, the 1,000sq m lab will house research facilities and more than 20 types of sports equipment.
The lab will be led by a multi-disciplinary scientific research team, comprising six doctors in science and 20 experts from five fields – physiology, AI, machine learning, software testing and software engineering.
The lab contains five major test areas – a counter-current pool, a ski simulator, both multi-functional and instrumented treadmills and an open gym area with various types of cardiovascular equipment.
The treadmill can test running, cycling, wheelchair racing and more with an adjustable speed of up to 50km/h.
It can also import GPX data from GPS devices to simulate real-world terrains and routes and more.
Together, the five test areas can simulate the conditions of more than 20 sports, while tracking 200 physiological and biomechanical indicators.
Researchers will use them to test and monitor Huawei wearable devices, such as the Watch GT 4.
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on how it
can "provide better health and fitness support for users with wearables".
PTS,HAF,FIT,IND,PTS,TEC,ACD,RES,SSC
2023/THUMB352071_173771_797797.jpg
Latest news
02 Dec 2023
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
30 Nov 2023
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
29 Nov 2023
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
29 Nov 2023
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
28 Nov 2023
The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants
22 Nov 2023
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Sports and Fitness Taiwan 2024 (TaiSPO) is the longest-running sports and fitness industry exhibition in
22 Nov 2023
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
21 Nov 2023
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
21 Nov 2023
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
20 Nov 2023
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
20 Nov 2023
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
19 Nov 2023
Training provider, The Fitness Group, has teamed up with personal training app, My PT Hub,
Speedflex, pioneer of the revolutionary HIIT Without The Hurt training method, has expanded its collection
17 Nov 2023
Everlast Gyms today (16 November) opened a new flagship property at the Metro Centre in
15 Nov 2023
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
15 Nov 2023
Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Madonna,
14 Nov 2023
Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the
13 Nov 2023
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
13 Nov 2023
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Speedflex, the fitness concept known for delivering HIIT Without The Hurt, has announced a number
09 Nov 2023
Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at
09 Nov 2023
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now
HCM promotional features
Promotion
“This project would not have been as successful without partnerships, such as the one we have with BLK BOX”
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Mars Athletic in Turkey turned to
Life Fitness and Myzone to create a
compelling new HIIT zone for its clubs
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Virgin Active has upgraded its gym floor proposition to
maximise consumer trends in partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains
the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation
HCM promotional features
Promotion
ServiceSport UK has partnered with cutting
edge outfit, Upholstery2u, to expand its
upholstery repair services, enabling operators
to keep their gyms in perfect working order
HCM promotional features
Promotion
A new integration between Xplor Gym and Technogym’s Mywellness
CRM powers highly personalised member experiences
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Equipment designer and manufacturer, BLK BOX has spent
ten years gearing up for global growth. Founder Greg Bradley
tells Julie Cramer all the pieces are now in place for rapid growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Matrix Fitness funds the MH1 Global
movement to provide mental health support
and expertise to the fitness industry
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Cheriee Wales reports from the recent
Fitronics and Proinsight ConnectCX
conference and CoursePro Summit
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Many living in rural areas are missing out on fitness, as the
standard gym model doesn’t work with low population densities.
Kath Hudson asks how public and private sectors can broaden their reach
HCM magazine
HCM People
Liz Clark
CEO and president, IHRSA“Health and fitness is an industry I really believe in and I felt it was not being treated respectfully”
HCM magazine
Market intelligence outfit Leisure
DB has published its London
Boutique Studio Report 2023.
Founder David Minton outlines key
trends highlighted by the research
HCM magazine
Profile
Christian Tötzke
Founder, Hyrox“We want to have a million people doing Hyrox every year”
HCM magazine
New research explores how dealing
with attrition can unlock success for
operators, as Joanna Walker explains
HCM magazine
HCM People
Dan Summerson
MD, Everlast Gyms“We’re gearing up for global expansion through joint ventures with our retail partners”
HCM magazine
The founder of Myzone and one of the fitness industry’s most visionary
entrepreneurs talks to Kath Hudson about how he deals with adversity
HCM magazine
The 2023 IHRSA Global Report shows a positive long-term
outlook for the industry, as operators navigate
challenges and embrace growth, says Jeff Solsby
HCM magazine
Around 85 per cent of disease is epigenetic/preventable and exercise is one of the most effective ways of delivering prevention. Can the industry shout loudly enough about this to be heard?
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
Current vacancies
Activity Leader/Lifeguard Coordinator Active Luton
£22,445pa FTE
Luton, United Kingdom
Current vacancies
Operations Manager Cyclopark
£32,000 - £35,000pa + pension + benefits
Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom
Current vacancies
Duty Manager Harlow Leisurezone
£26,000 - £28,000 + pension + benefits
Harlow, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Featured supplier news
The performance benefits of cold therapy have filtered from professional sports into the
mainstream consumer in recent years.
Featured supplier news
Sports and Fitness Taiwan 2024 (TaiSPO) is the longest-running sports and fitness industry
exhibition in Taiwan.
Company profiles
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Virtuagym is a global provider of health and fitness technology for coaching, engagement and management ...
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Directory
Cryotherapy
Flooring
Independent service & maintenance
Snowroom
Digital
Spa software
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
