News: Activio at Oasis of the Seas – world’s biggest cruiser

We are happy to announce that Activio has been selected as the feedback solution for Oasis of the Seas – the world’s biggest cruiser from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

- Activio is recognized to be the most effective and qualitative concept for heart rate training and will help to increase motivation and track progress for guests participating in the fitness programs, says Daniel Magnergard, CEO Activio.

Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas is stated to be a quantum leap forward in revolutionary cruise ship design. An architectural marvel at sea, spanding over 360 meters, 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross tons and will carry amazing 5,400 guests. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas including the Sea Spa and Fitness Center, the Pool and Sports Zone, the Entertainment Place, the Youth Zone, the Central Park, the Boardwalk and the Royal Promenade. That will provide guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference and mood.

Oasis of the Seas will sail 12th of December 2009 from her home port of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and embark on 7-Night Eastern & Western Caribbean cruise itineraries.

Activio at the International Fitness Showcase in Blackburn

We experience fantastic response for Activio at the recent  International Fitness Showcase in Blackburn, U.K.

The Showcase is a venue for fitness instructors and enthusiasts providing three amazing days of dance, aerobics, step, combat, conditioning, lectures, workshops and mind body sessions.

Between the 27-29 of March, Activio was in high demand among visitors. Activios uniqe heart measure fitness system were used in 17 classes during three days, with more than 100 bikes. The event gathered around 5000 fitness professionals and enthusiasts.

Thank You everyone for the great and impressive respons!

Activio in action

Activio / Anders

Swedish football club Djurgårdens IF choose Activio as new training tool

Swedish football club Djurgårdens IF choose to use Activios world leading heart rate measurement system. Now the team will exercise with the same unique technology as European top teams Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Chelsea, and others.

With the heart rate measurement system for the football teams, coaches get unique insight into each player’s physical status during training sessions. Activio now delivers its innovative and world leading tool to the football team Djurgårdens IF.

- The Activio system satisfies our need to simply follow our player’s physical status. We get unique opportunities to follow the individual player’s physical performance for longer period of time in a simple and accurate way, says Göran Aral, Sports Coach DIF.

Activio heart rate measurement system gives players increased motivation as well as more efficient and safer workout. Coaches will have unique knowledge and understanding of each player’s status. Right individual training is crucial for team success. DIF is now using the technology that is revolutionizing top team’s workout, created by Swedish health technology Activio.

- We are delighted that DIF select Activio to develop the club’s training. It is an important step for us that Djurgårdens IF now choose to train with Activio. Heart rate based training for sports teams is here to stay, says Daniel Magner Magnergard, CEO Activio.

Please contact us for more information.

Activio / Anders

VIDEO: Fitness DK and More on Activio YouTube Channel

We have created a special Activo channel on You Tube. Since we have experienced that more and more people want to view our podcasts we decided to design our own channel on You Tube. We have loaded it with a few new movies from recent events. Check them out. We will also post some on our webbsite.

First a shot from an event in Denmark with Fitness DK.

Then a clip from an event in Sweden with the well known organisation Friskis & Svettis. First an introduction with Activio master trainer Monika Björn.

Enjoy!

Activio / Anders

Activio at the World Congress of Sports Medicine 2008

We are proud to announce that Activio will be presented at the World Congress of Sports Medicine 2008.

It is the well renowned Activio Sports System that will be in focus during the event. The congress takes place in Barcelona the 18-23 of November. The Sports system is today in use among eight out of ten soccer teams in U.K’s Premier League. Also Spains Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are using the Sports System to ensure that the training reaches goals on an individual level.

The World Congress of Sports Medicine has a great program focusing on the scientific knowledge about sports, training, injuries, health and performance. Activio will take part to show how heart rate based training ensures a higher quaility, greater insights and more motivating training for sports teams. Simply a must need tool for any coach and any professional sports team. No matter the level.

We hope to see you in Barcelona at the World Congress of Sports Medicine 2008.

Welcome!

The World Congress of Sports Medicine 2008

Asenal Improves Training With Activio

Recently announced news from Activio.

Top English football club Arsenal FC picks Activio to boost it´s coaching and training capacity at their training camp outside London.

Arsenal FCs training center. Source: www.arsenal.com

Arsenal FC’s state-of-the-art training centre can be found in leafy Hertfordshire, not to far from Emirates Stadium – Arsenals home ground in London. Manager Arsène Wenger was a key figure in the development of the present training centre, deciding on much of the facility to create outstanding training conditions. Now Activio is part of that.

- We are proud to announce that Arsenal has picked Activio to be part of their training and mission to keep the 2006 Champions League finalist Arsenal FC among the best football teams ever, says Mr. Daniel Magnergard, CEO Activio.

Arsenal FC is the latest among football teams in the UK leagues to use Activio.

- We are happy to see that more and more teams choose Activio to develop their training with live heart rate feedback to better coach their players to success, continues Mr. Magnergard.

Arsenal football club was created when workers at the then Woolwich Arsenal munitions factory, at the end of 1886 decided to form a football team. Since then, Arsenal has won 13 Champions League, 10 FA Cup and one European Cup. Arsenal is also known as “the Gunners”.

Please contact us for more information. For more information about Arsenal FC – visit www.arsenal.com

Activio / Anders

European Breakthrough for Activio

Only a few moments ago we released the following news from Activio.

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Swedens fastest growing young company, Activio, launches in Germany in cooperation with Pulse Fitness.

European Breakthrough for Activio

Activio launches its products in Germany – Europe’s largest market for fitness products. Today Activio has entered a distribution agreement with Pulse Fitness GmBH.
During FIBO 2008, Europe’s largest trade fair for the Fitness and Wellness industry, Activio had great response from the German market. As a result, Activio has met an agreement with Pulse Fitness GmBH to distribute and provide support of Activios products in Germany.

- We are happy to announce the collaboration with Pulse Fitness and we look forward to help clubs develop their products and services further, says Mr. Daniel Magnergard, CEO Activio.

Pulse Fitness GmBH is a part of UK based Pulse Fitness. The company has developed fitness products for the last 25 years and is represented in twenty countries around the world. The well-known and reputable company won this year’s FIBO Award for its latest and innovative product – the AbCoaster.

- The Activio system is a fantastic, simple, effective way to motivate club members, bringing the fun back into the class and keeping them in a safe and controlled environment. Activio has a great future in the German market and we are sure this product will become a standard in the industry, says Mr. Jimmy Andrews, CEO Pulse Fitness GmBH.

- We´ve had instant proof on Activios concept in Germany. After installing the first system in Warendorf. Mr Henning Schubert (Club owner)said his clients were totally amazed with Activio. He has used the system in the indoor Cycling, Aerobics and many other courses with 100% success, Mr. Andrews concludes.

Activio provides people with live heart rate feedback during group training, making exercise more motivating, fun and effective and helps clubs improve loyalty and retention. Activio is used around Europe by over 200 health- and fitness clubs and such leading sports teams as Real Madrid, Benfica, FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC. Activio is currently represented by 11 distributors; Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Spain, Dubai, Turkey, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

Activio is a Swedish health tech company founded in 2003. Activio was recently picked as the fastest growing young company in Sweden – growth 311%.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Activio / Anders

Why Exercise With Heart rate Based Training?

We often get questions on how heart rate based exercise differs from “ordinary” training and what motivates to do heart rate based training.

Here are some of our most common answers:

- When you do exercise based on your heart rate you do it out of your own conditions and goals.

- Heart rate based exercise is one of the most effective ways to get feedback on your own training out of physical, mental and metabolic response in your body. That reflects the intensity of the exercise, a kind of receipt that provides feedback on your effectiveness.

- It is easier to design different types of training classes out of heart rate based measures. Th heart rate is a clear, factual and honest source of information on how hard you are really working out.

- For beginners, feedback on a regular basis is a fantastic way and help to find the right balance and level of the exercise. Also, it is a great helper to create understanding and knowledge on how the boy actually functions and how much you need to work. At the same time, for a more experienced person, heart rate based training works as a tool to set new goals and make sure that the exercise is done properly.

And at last but not least: It is plain great fun to get instant feedback on your exercise!