fitness

ClassPass Acquisition Extends Global Footprint
ClassPass Acquisition Extends Global Footprint
January 08, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

ClassPass announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire GuavaPass, an aggregator of fitness experiences operating in Asia and the Middle East. Through the deal,...

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2018 Data Breaches: The List No One Wanted To Make
2018 Data Breaches: The List No One Wanted To Make
December 31, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

So far this year (and there’s still one more day), Verizon reported that there have been 2,216 confirmed data breaches across 65 countries. Even more...

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MINDBODY Goes Private In Deal With Vista Equity Partners
MINDBODY Goes Private In Deal With Vista Equity Partners
December 26, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

Software company MINDBODY, which makes platforms for the fitness industry, will become a private company after a brief stint as a public one. The Wall...

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Mariana Tek On Bringing Concierge Service To Boutique Fitness Booking
Mariana Tek On Bringing Concierge Service To Boutique Fitness Booking
December 21, 2018  |  Retail

According to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), global “health club” revenue totaled $81 billion in 2015, with 151.5 million members visiting nearly...

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Freeletics Apps-In To Customizable Fitness
Freeletics Apps-In To Customizable Fitness
December 19, 2018  |  Retail

Americans do not lack for good intentions when it comes to working out and getting into shape. As of 2017, there were 36,000 gyms in...

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Fitness Tracker Incentives And The New World Of Health Commerce
Fitness Tracker Incentives And The New World Of Health Commerce
November 29, 2018  |  Healthcare

On the surface, the idea seems deeply pragmatic — a thought that comes straight from the storied intellectual school of “well, duh!” and a tradition that...

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Apple Watch Study Shows Users Up Exercise For Rewards
Apple Watch Study Shows Users Up Exercise For Rewards
November 28, 2018  |  Apple

A global study conducted for Vitality Insurance has revealed that people will exercise more if they are given a reward, such as a great deal...

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Online Fitness Experiences Where Signup Is The Light Lift Differentiator
Online Fitness Experiences Where Signup Is The Light Lift Differentiator
November 20, 2018  |  Retail

For fitness aficionados and those just looking to get in a workout, several online platforms have emerged to help them bring home the gym experience....

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Insurance Firms Cozy Up To Wearables And Fitness Tracking Tech
Insurance Firms Cozy Up To Wearables And Fitness Tracking Tech
November 05, 2018  |  Healthcare

Digital technology and the data that consumers are willing to provide are giving insurance agents a closer look at the day-to-day habits of individuals, with...

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