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Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises
advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience.
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05 Apr 2024
The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers
HCM issue 3 2024
As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?
HCM issue 2 2024
How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 1 2024
A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers
HCM issue 8 2023
The CEO of South Downs Leisure explains how Sea Lanes, the new lido on Brighton seafront, will be a gateway to open water swimming
HCM issue 6 2023
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle in Oxford Circus
the most posted club. According to the list drawn up by Versaclimber UK, it has accrued 14,200
posts on the social media network.
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23 Nov 2022
We hear about Les Mills’ latest strategy to drive mass market penetration, from the people making it happen
HCM issue 8 2022
Fitness powerhouse Rainer Schaller, CEO of RSG Group, has opened Heimat in LA, combining a luxury gym with a private members’ club
HCM issue 7 2022
As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?
HCM issue 7 2022
Fibr, a new social platform connecting fitness professionals with each other and potential
employers has launched.
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01 Aug 2022
The Grndhouse co-founder tells us how his brand plans to dominate the strength training space in the UK, and beyond
HCM issue 4 2022
As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues
HCM issue 3 2022
The founder of the Active Giving app is passionate about saving the planet
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen
HCM issue 6 2021
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company,
Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on
strategy, product and programming development.
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29 Apr 2021
Myzone explains how its digital experience can help gyms and studios get back on track
HCM issue 2 2021
Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans
HCM issue 2 2021
The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans
HCM issue 2 2021
The duo from Everyone Active are taking on Amazon by launching online retail with the aim of hitting £1m p.a. turnover
HCM issue 1 2021
Facebook paid online events allow fitness instructors to charge viewers for online classes
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Working the glutes is vital for balance, power and wellbeing. Tom Tawell reports
HCM issue 10 2020
The owner of Nisus Fitness in County Kerry, Joe O’Connor, explains
how MZ-Remote helped grow memberships during the
pandemic and transform Nisus into a hybrid boutique
HCM issue 9 2020
PT Talilla Henchoz has leveraged her social media following to create an online club based on five pillars of sustainable health
HCM issue 8 2020
What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights
HCM issue 7 2020
Home fitness startup minimfit has recently been undertaking a new financing round for an
amount of 150,000 euros, with the aim of launching its interactive virtual gym and
expanding internationally.
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11 Aug 2020
The Wexer CEO explains why gyms must be equal parts physical and digital
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The head of digital solutions says the pandemic is an opportunity for creativity
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
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