You could be bombarded here with information because our industry is riding the wave of fitness technology not only through fitness equipment such as the commercial cardio equipment lines that are available, but through fitness apps and fitness wearable technology and group fitness effort and measurement software and programs such as MYZONE or Polar 2.0. All linked back to the all important ‘member expereince’, you can see why fitness technology is an extremely relevant and popular area for you to look through.
CES 2018, Las Vegas, NEVADA – 10th January 2018 Indoor cycling startup Peloton wants to revamp another piece of home exercise equipment: the treadmill. CES 2018, the annual tech show taking place in Las Vegas this week saw the company unveil the Peloton Tread with a US$3,995 price tag. Peloton, which launched in 2014, has […]
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Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech (JHT), recently received the prestigious 2017 Most Innovative Brand Award in the Sports and Fitness Machines category by Plus X. Based in Germany, the Plus X Award is the world’s largest innovation award for technology, sports and lifestyle. It honours brands for representing the leading edge
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Myzone, a wearable technology solution that rewards effort, has been named the IHRSA 2018 Associate Member of the Year. This award, which is presented annually, recognises an IHRSA Associate Member for their significant contributions to the advancement of the health club industry and their support for IHRSA, its members and mission. The company has been
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As fitness trends go, functional training is embedding itself in the blueprint of the gym floor space and in turn, transforming the way exercisers workout to achieve their fitness goals and how they spend their time in your facility. According to Angel Banos, the CEO and president of the 16 club strong Gold’s Gym SoCal
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IoT (Internet of things) – noun The interconnection via the Internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data. From coaching to exercise tracking to virtual-reality enabled exercise platforms, IoT is emerging with fitness in wondrously helpful ways. [dropcap]1.[/dropcap] Ensa Ensa is a wellness app that aggregates wearable device
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VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, 13th December 2017 YMCA and Precor bring the latest in exercise technology and a first for Australian fitness facilities – the World’s Premier Spinning® indoor cycling and the Queenax Bridge YMCA managed health and fitness centres at Kew and Wodonga are set to launch revolutionary new fitness innovation aimed at providing the ultimate
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Wexer acquires Fitness First subsidiary, Connected Fitness Labs, to create ‘one-stop shop for digital fitness’ Wexer, a global leader in digital fitness technology, has confirmed its acquisition of London-based mobile app development company Connected Fitness Labs (CFL). The move is further evidence of Wexer’s strong growth ambitions, consolidating its position as a one-stop shop for
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With the increasing popularity of altitude training as an add-on or supplementary service offered by gyms and studios, we’ve put together 10 things to know about simulated altitude training rooms. [dropcap]1[/dropcap]The air that we breathe at sea level is roughly 79% Nitrogen 20.9% oxygen and a mix of smaller gasses. Fundamentally, simulated altitude training (SAT)
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This article was updated. March 2024. A 2017 gamification study performed by 12RND Fitness in Australia showed an increase in every single metric, for every club that participated, with members training for longer periods, more often, and at a higher effort level. How did the fitness gamification study work? The study took place over 21
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For today’s gym owners there is so much to consider in your blueprint for success. One of those areas (and some would argue it’s the most important), the ‘expereince’ is the top priority. The experience for many, can be the journey from entrance to exit and everything in between and they would be right because that’s
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Anytime Fitness joined the mix by launching its own fitness app. The free to download app gives you access to around 1,100 workouts and filter options including fitness level, activity type and what equipment you have available. Anytime Fitness members can also view recommended workouts with video and text instruction for all exercises. “When you
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Not all rollers are the same, and the VYPER 2.0 is now here to further separate itself from the rest with an array of upgrades. The VYPER 2.0 is the next generation of the world’s most powerful vibrating fitness roller. The latest innovation by Hyperice is now stronger, sleeker, and even more durable. Superior amplitude
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