dacadoo raises Series B round from European private investors
The Zurich, Switzerland-based company's platform uses gamification and social features as well as personalized feedback to engage users to remain active.
Google Fit gets instant insights, strength trainings and new integrations
For users with an Android Wear smartwatch, Google Fit will be able to automatically count strength trainings, including push-ups, sit-ups and squats.
Azumio’s Argus app updated with Nitric Oxide Test Strip Reader
Users are now able to quantify nitric oxide levels, monitoring the vital bioactive that maintains healthy blood pressure and increases athletic endurance.
Fitness tracker maker Skulpt raises $4.1M Series A
The news comes on the heels of Skulpt's unveiling of the Chisel, the company's next-gen product which already won the CES 2016 Innovations Award.
Stanford researchers to examine health and fitness data from 5M Azumio users
Sponsored by NIH, the study will measure how specific social behavior, activities and exercises correlate with the body mass index (BMI).
Runtastic Results is made for bodyweight training fans
The app includes a 12-week plan with a variety of workouts utilizing bodyweight exercise videos as well as a comprehensive Health & Nutrition Guide.
ClassPass raises $30M for its fitness platform
The company offers unlimited fitness, yoga, and dance classes for $99 per month; in January, it raised its previous round totaling $50 million.
Activity tracker for kids unveiled – Nabi Compete
The device comes packaged with two kid-friendly bands that work with a companion mobile app offering competitive gamified approach to activity tracking.
Sworkit Kids launches to help kids stay active
Featuring exercise videos demonstrated by kids for kids, the application is also looking to teach children love exercise from an early age.
Survey: 58% of smartphone users have downloaded a fitness/health app
The study has also found that 41% of respondents would not pay for a health app, while 20% would pay a maximum of $1.99, and 22% would pay $2.00 - $5.99.









