Wearable technology news

Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of growth', with current group CEO, David Stalker, stepping back to ... More

The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the results of the American College of Sport’s Medicine (ACSM) trends ... More

Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 ... More

Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, with a wide range of "hands-free conveniences and immersive experiences". ... More

Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona. Delivering small group workouts using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), Ohm ... More

Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022. The annual ACSM’s Health ... More

Research from property experts at Colliers International suggests people are increasingly willing to pay more in rent or mortgage to live near their favourite gym. ... More

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training, HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected ... More

Boutique boxing and fitness studio operator Gloveworx has opened its newest location at the Westfield World Trade Center in downtown New York City. The 3,700sq ... More

Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech and services company Hero Wellbeing. Hero will integrate the Myzone heart rate and ... More

A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible, ultra-thin electronic "skin display", which can be used to display ... More

Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active. Three ... More

Gyms registered with Myzone will be able to sign up to ‘boxing for fitness’ training sessions following a deal between the wearable technology company and ... More

England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure the physical loading experienced by England Roses players. The Australian performance analysis ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving possible ... More

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is predicted to be the leading exercise trend next year, taking top spot from wearable technology, according to the latest survey ... More

Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market. The ... More

Wellness continues to infiltrate industries and disciplines, and now is gaining traction in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields. With spa and wellness clients searching ... More

Life Leisure's actilife health programme has been adopted by two North West leisure trusts planning to tackle the issue of inactivity in the community. The ... More

Disney has launched its new wearable device, the second version of its hit MagicBand technology. Since its release in 2015, Disney has been reportedly looking ... More

Fitness studio franchise YourZone45 is planning to open a fifth site in West Yorkshire this spring. The business, which has partnered with wearable technology firm ... More

The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can track their health, according to new data released by YouGov. A study ... More

The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third quarter of 2016, with basic wearables - mainly fitness bands ... More

The leisure centre and health club industry needs to embrace the potential of the digital age, according to the chairman of the International Health, Racquet ... More

Operator Powerleague is aiming to “change the face of five-a-side football” after kicking off a £1m (US$1.2m, €1.2m) refurbishment plan on its existing sites. The ... More