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Augmented Reality news

Live action video game experience Chaos Karts has launched in a 15,000sq ft arena in
Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe in France has launched an educational, gamified app. The Sea
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
ABBA, the 70s icons behind hits such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, has returned
Two leading museum operators in the UK have partnered with an augmented reality specialist to
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Chaos Karts, a new gaming-based visitor attraction combining go-karts and augmented reality (AR), will open
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
The National Geographic Museum in Washington DC, US, has developed its first ever virtual tour
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
A new app using augmented reality (AR) aims to motivate people to get more active
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Largo Technology Group (LTG) is launching a gamified fitness application called FitRacers in Q1 2020.
Atari have announced that they are working with GSD Group and film producer Napoleon Smith
The Tower of David – Museum of the History of Jerusalem has started offering "mixed
Google Arts & Culture has created a new online collection of immersive 3D digital imagery
Installations inspired by the sun, a kaleidoscope and noodles have won Toronto's sixth annual Winter
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is embracing augmented reality (AR) to help keep those involved
Physical Company, a specialist equipment supplier based in the UK, has celebrated its thirtieth anniversary.
A visitor attraction offering guests the opportunity to "live as pirates" is set to launch
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
UK technology company Scape Technologies has gathered street-level data for 100 cities around the world,
Plans have been unveiled to build the world's first 'smart mini-city' in Las Vegas, US.
Holovis has created an augmented reality (AR) app for the new 360-degree experience at the
Increasing use of digitisation and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)
Thomas Krens, the former director of New York’s Guggenheim Museum, has detailed his ambitious plans
Google Arts and Culture has launched a massive online science museum platform with a number
Universal Studios has submitted a patent application in the US for a new system designed
A new Hong Kong attraction will bring the Monopoly board game to life through an
The complete works of 17th-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer – a collection of 36 paintings
The research and development (R&D) team at Disney are working on a concept that could
Shapewatch is an innovative, new 3D body visualisation solution that allows members to scan their
Fitness tech start-up Shapewatch has developed a body visualisation tool that enables users to track
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sydney Swans team members were impressed by previous BLK BOX installations such as those for Manchester United and Loughborough University
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Cycling right now is down globally about 25 per cent, and there’s a lot of data to support that
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HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Insight
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Research
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Ross Stewart Campbell

CEO, BeyondActiv
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Insight
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
In Belgium, one in 10 people is diabetic or pre-diabetic, so we decided to address this group with interventions for World Diabetes Day
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato as managing director for the region.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme celebrated as one of the UK’s Top 12 Startups
Keepme, a leader in AI-driven CRM solutions for the fitness industry, has been named as one of the UK's top 12 startups to watch for 2024 by Sifted.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Taylor Made Designs backs local Atlantic row team
Dorset based business, Taylor Made Designs, is backing a brave team of four, committed to enduring on of the world’s most gruelling ocean challenges, aptly named: The World’s Toughest Row.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

Augmented Reality news

Live action video game experience Chaos Karts has launched in a 15,000sq ft arena in
Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe in France has launched an educational, gamified app. The Sea
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
ABBA, the 70s icons behind hits such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, has returned
Two leading museum operators in the UK have partnered with an augmented reality specialist to
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Chaos Karts, a new gaming-based visitor attraction combining go-karts and augmented reality (AR), will open
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
The National Geographic Museum in Washington DC, US, has developed its first ever virtual tour
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
A new app using augmented reality (AR) aims to motivate people to get more active
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Largo Technology Group (LTG) is launching a gamified fitness application called FitRacers in Q1 2020.
Atari have announced that they are working with GSD Group and film producer Napoleon Smith
The Tower of David – Museum of the History of Jerusalem has started offering "mixed
Google Arts & Culture has created a new online collection of immersive 3D digital imagery
Installations inspired by the sun, a kaleidoscope and noodles have won Toronto's sixth annual Winter
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is embracing augmented reality (AR) to help keep those involved
Physical Company, a specialist equipment supplier based in the UK, has celebrated its thirtieth anniversary.
A visitor attraction offering guests the opportunity to "live as pirates" is set to launch
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
UK technology company Scape Technologies has gathered street-level data for 100 cities around the world,
Plans have been unveiled to build the world's first 'smart mini-city' in Las Vegas, US.
Holovis has created an augmented reality (AR) app for the new 360-degree experience at the
Increasing use of digitisation and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)
Thomas Krens, the former director of New York’s Guggenheim Museum, has detailed his ambitious plans
Google Arts and Culture has launched a massive online science museum platform with a number
Universal Studios has submitted a patent application in the US for a new system designed
A new Hong Kong attraction will bring the Monopoly board game to life through an
The complete works of 17th-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer – a collection of 36 paintings
The research and development (R&D) team at Disney are working on a concept that could
Shapewatch is an innovative, new 3D body visualisation solution that allows members to scan their
Fitness tech start-up Shapewatch has developed a body visualisation tool that enables users to track
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sydney Swans team members were impressed by previous BLK BOX installations such as those for Manchester United and Loughborough University
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
In Belgium, one in 10 people is diabetic or pre-diabetic, so we decided to address this group with interventions for World Diabetes Day
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato as managing director for the region.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme celebrated as one of the UK’s Top 12 Startups
Keepme, a leader in AI-driven CRM solutions for the fitness industry, has been named as one of the UK's top 12 startups to watch for 2024 by Sifted.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Taylor Made Designs backs local Atlantic row team
Dorset based business, Taylor Made Designs, is backing a brave team of four, committed to enduring on of the world’s most gruelling ocean challenges, aptly named: The World’s Toughest Row.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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