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Wearable technology news

Tottenham and England star striker Harry Kane is to head up a new summer physical
Wearable fitness technology firm Sensoria, creators of the Sensoria smart sock, has added a new
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to
Fitbit, the world’s biggest seller of wearable technology, is being sued in the US over
After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the
Elevate
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
A new study identifying future trends in the museum sector has said that museums must
The spectators’ emotional response to every ace, missed backhand and disputed line call will be
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference kicks off at the International Centre in Telford this morning (24
Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18
Andy Murray has entered a long-term partnership with London-based equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs, which will
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Disney is planning the next steps in its MyMagic+ campaign as it eyes the fast-growing
Staff in gyms should broaden their knowledge of wearable technology so that they can keep
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
Wearable technology start up, FirstV1sion, is seeking to raise €2.5m (£1.8m, $2.6m) on crowdfunding platform,
The 2015 edition of the TrendsWatch report, which highlights trends to watch out for in
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Horse Racing legend AP McCoy has been announced as the headline speaker for this June’s
A bluetooth-enabled version of Myzone’s heart-rate tracking belt is launching this month (March), along with
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next
AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was one of the wearable
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
A newly-invented piece of technology is helping to give visitors to the Doctor Who Experience
Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep
The World Travel Market’s WTM Global Trends Report 2014, carried out by Euromonitor International, has
The 14th IHRSA European Congress gets underway in Amsterdam today (16 October) with delegates arriving
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
More than 500 health and fitness industry professionals from across the globe are expected to
Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with
Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to try and establish dominance in the
Sony has taken a step forward in the battle to gain dominance in the wearable
Fitness tracking application RunKeeper has partnered with mobile reward service Kiip to give users gifts
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with potential hackers
Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the creation of a
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
Samsung Electronics has announced a global partnership with bicycle manufacturer Trek Bicycle. The South Korean
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Recovery
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
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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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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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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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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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Specifier
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
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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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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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
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We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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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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Wearable technology news

Tottenham and England star striker Harry Kane is to head up a new summer physical
Wearable fitness technology firm Sensoria, creators of the Sensoria smart sock, has added a new
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to
Fitbit, the world’s biggest seller of wearable technology, is being sued in the US over
After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
A new study identifying future trends in the museum sector has said that museums must
The spectators’ emotional response to every ace, missed backhand and disputed line call will be
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference kicks off at the International Centre in Telford this morning (24
Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18
Andy Murray has entered a long-term partnership with London-based equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs, which will
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Disney is planning the next steps in its MyMagic+ campaign as it eyes the fast-growing
Staff in gyms should broaden their knowledge of wearable technology so that they can keep
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
Wearable technology start up, FirstV1sion, is seeking to raise €2.5m (£1.8m, $2.6m) on crowdfunding platform,
The 2015 edition of the TrendsWatch report, which highlights trends to watch out for in
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Horse Racing legend AP McCoy has been announced as the headline speaker for this June’s
A bluetooth-enabled version of Myzone’s heart-rate tracking belt is launching this month (March), along with
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next
AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was one of the wearable
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
A newly-invented piece of technology is helping to give visitors to the Doctor Who Experience
Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep
The World Travel Market’s WTM Global Trends Report 2014, carried out by Euromonitor International, has
The 14th IHRSA European Congress gets underway in Amsterdam today (16 October) with delegates arriving
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
More than 500 health and fitness industry professionals from across the globe are expected to
Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with
Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to try and establish dominance in the
Sony has taken a step forward in the battle to gain dominance in the wearable
Fitness tracking application RunKeeper has partnered with mobile reward service Kiip to give users gifts
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with potential hackers
Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the creation of a
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
Samsung Electronics has announced a global partnership with bicycle manufacturer Trek Bicycle. The South Korean
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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: 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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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