Fit Tech

FIT TECH News By Neko Health has opened its first US clinic at 300 Lafayette Street in SoHo, New York More than 25,000 New Yorkers joined the waitlist ahead of the launch The US$499 (£378) one-hour scan combines skin imaging, cardiovascular assessment, body composition, blood testing and clinician consultation New York follows a US$700 million (£530 million) Series C, with further US clinics planned Neko Health has made its US debut, opening its first clinic in New York as it begins the next...

FIT TECH News By Redesigned Apple Health app will combine wearable, medical and laboratory data Health Age will show users which behaviours could be adding or removing years Apple Watch Series 12 introduces readiness scores and substantially more frequent heart monitoring US users will be able to order a 50-plus-biomarker blood test through Apple Health Apple is making a major move into preventive health and longevity, unveiling an integrated ecosystem that combines wearable data, health...

FIT TECH News By Content specialists, Fitter Stock, launches Pathways to respond to the broadening role of the fitness industry The off-the-shelf, progressive programmes cover a range of subjects including mental wellbeing and nutrition Fitter Stock has broadened its roster of qualified professionals and health specialists to include pharmacists, nutritionists, clinicians, and fitness professionals The website and brand identity is also being relaunched Digital content specialist, Fitter...

FIT TECH News By Clarkson Law Firm has filed a US class action lawsuit against Oura on behalf of all Oura Smart Ring purchasers The suit claims Oura deceives consumers by marketing inaccurate, AI-generated sleep tracking inferences as precise science The complaint says sleep stages are defined by brain activity, eye movement, and muscle tone, none of which the ring measures Oura has rebutted the claim San Francisco law firm, Clarkson Law Firm, has filed a class action lawsuit against Oura in...

FIT TECH News By Loughborough researchers will review the science underpinning Runna’s personalised training plans Work will focus on training load, intensity distribution, recovery and progression The collaboration is being led by applied exercise physiology expert Dr Richard Blagrove Strava-owned Runna says the partnership will help keep its coaching aligned with evolving sports science Running coaching app Runna is partnering with Loughborough University to bring academic sports science...

FIT TECH News By The Hip X26 is designed to make walking and outdoor activity less physically demanding Gait sensing and movement-intent recognition will tailor assistance to the wearer Reudyn wants to bring exoskeleton technology into the consumer physical activity market The product will launch commercially in September Shenzhen-based Reudyn is targeting the physical activity and outdoor recreation markets with the launch of a consumer exoskeleton designed to help people who struggle to...

FIT TECH News By Vibration technology company Power Plate has teamed up with bone density specialist Screen My Bones to create a bone health ecosystem. David Lloyd is already collaborating to pilot bone screening days for members.

FIT TECH News By The Times (London) reports that AI agent exploited weaknesses in gym booking platform to bypass restrictions Incident highlights how AI can expose existing software vulnerabilities rather than create new ones Fitness technology suppliers may need to review APIs and authorisation controls for the age of AI agents Story raises wider questions about how autonomous software will interact with gym management platforms A report by The Times has highlighted a new challenge for the...

FIT TECH News By Franchised reformer brand, PILAT3S, has opened its first standalone London studio in Putney, introducing a small-group personal training format designed to broaden the appeal of reformer Pilates while accelerating the brand's expansion. The 17-reformer studio is the first UK franchise to introduce PILAT3S Personal Training – a small-group training concept for up to three participants.

FIT TECH News By Anytime Fitness UK and Ireland is giving members access to Apple Fitness+ to allow them 24/7 access to digital workouts and meditations. Starting on 4 August, all Anytime Fitness members will receive a Fitness+ subscription – which usually costs £9.99 (US$13, €12) a month – for the lifetime of their active membership at no additional cost. Existing Fitness+ users will also benefit when they sign up for a 13-month Anytime Fitness membership by receiving their first 30 days free.