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Fitness industry gets breath of life thanks to Kiwi developers
Gaming

Fitness industry gets breath of life thanks to Kiwi developers

Les Mills launches immersive fitness technology to 'gamify' workouts, aiming to reshape the global fitness industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Ingram Micro gets a Moov on with new fitness wearables deal
Fitness

Ingram Micro gets a Moov on with new fitness wearables deal

Ingram Micro has signed a sub-distribution deal which will see it offering the Moov range of fitness wearables in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015
Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture
Health Technologies

Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture

The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
'Make fitness your mission' with NZDF's Force Fit app
Apps

'Make fitness your mission' with NZDF's Force Fit app

NZDF launches 'Force Fit' app to help Kiwis achieve military-grade fitness, with no gym required. Aimed at boosting nationwide fitness levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
FitBit announces new high performance line for fitness lovers
Health Technologies

FitBit announces new high performance line for fitness lovers

With the addition of these new products, Fitbit offers the widest variety of trackers, at affordable prices across all mobile platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014

Global Stories

Self-lacing sneakers: Good enough for Marty McFly, and now Nike
Fitness

Self-lacing sneakers: Good enough for Marty McFly, and now Nike

Nike is set to release its self-lacing sneakers, called HyperAdapt 1.0, later this year. The shoes tighten automatically when you step in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Personal health will look completely different by 2020
Health Technologies

Personal health will look completely different by 2020

Health monitoring devices are set to triple by 2020, with over 70 million worldwide, according to a study by Juniper Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
Smartwatches, fitness devices, HDMs: What's in store for the wearables market?
Gaming

Smartwatches, fitness devices, HDMs: What's in store for the wearables market?

The wearables market is booming, with Gartner projecting sales of 274.6 million devices in 2016, including USD $11.5 billion in smartwatch revenue alone.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Could activity trackers help with heart problems?
Unified Communications

Could activity trackers help with heart problems?

Overall, a significant amount (74%) of people using an activity tracker say the device is helping them cope with their condition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives
Robotics

Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives

Wearables are not just for fitness tracking, as companies like Horus Technology are developing technologies to enhance the lives of the visually impaired.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
Hands-on Review: FitBit Charge HR
Gaming

Hands-on Review: FitBit Charge HR

You've undoubtedly heard about the fitness measurement craze that's underway - FitBit has a brilliant device to help you get through.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Under Armour joins digital fitness club with UA Record
Health Technologies

Under Armour joins digital fitness club with UA Record

Under Armour has jumped on the digital health bandwagon with the release of the UA Record, the latest addition to the digital health and fitness network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products
Wearables

Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products

Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Fitbit Flex according to a real life PT
Fitness

Fitbit Flex according to a real life PT

Melbourne PT Sarah Florence shares her frank experience with Fitbit Flex, praising its ease of use but questioning calorie tracking accuracy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
The not-so-humble workout brag
Health Technologies

The not-so-humble workout brag

Frankly, unless you have fallen off the treadmill and smashed your face in, you don't need to tell us every detail of your workout routine.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
Kiwi resellers charity diary – part 5
Fitness

Kiwi resellers charity diary – part 5

As Kiwis prepare for the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids, Jen Rutherford shares vital New Year tips on commitment, teamwork, and strength training.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012
Kiwi resellers charity diary: Part 3
Health Technologies

Kiwi resellers charity diary: Part 3

Jen Rutherford explains how entering the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids extends more than just our physical abilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2012
'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity
Health Technologies

'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity

Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012