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The Lotte Berk Foundation founder on continuing her mother’s legacy
HCM issue 2 2024
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
HCM issue 2 2024
Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 2 2024
Global digital fitness and engagement platform, Fitness On Demand has
teamed up with world-
leading workout creator, Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness solution.
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04 Mar 2024
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric
data of their employees to be used for attendance checks and the resulting salary payments.
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23 Feb 2024
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end club this
April, in Marlow UK.
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19 Feb 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
New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains
HCM issue 1 2024
The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2024
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
HCM issue 1 2024
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.
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16 Feb 2024
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to
share their vast training knowledge with multisport enthusiasts.
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07 Feb 2024
From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times
HCM issue 12 2023
Return to in-person exercise is reflected in the results of the American College of Sport’s
Medicine (ACSM) trends list for 2024, with wearable technology top once again.
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05 Jan 2024
Creating great fitness spaces requires product knowledge, inspiration and an understanding of the psychology of exercise. We ask the experts about their creative process
HCM issue 11 2023
Small group training is popular for its energy,
but must evolve to retain popularity, says
the director of training at Matrix Fitness
HCM issue 11 2023
With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession
HCM issue 11 2023
The wellbeing referral manager at Edinburgh Leisure reveals the impact of digitalisation on exercise interventions in a city with high levels of deprivation
HCM issue 11 2023
The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed
HCM issue 11 2023
As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity
HCM issue 11 2023
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV
producer, Neil Smith, to create an app targeted directly at men. Mettle is designed to
promote sleep, help people manage stress and improve mental focus.
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06 Dec 2023
Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows
HCM issue 10 2023
Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains
the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation
HCM issue 10 2023
HCM talks to the founder of Hyrox, the sports racing event that’s growing into a global movement, with insights from BFT’s Cameron Falloon
HCM issue 10 2023
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating
uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report
from consulting firm Accenture.
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05 Nov 2023
Cheriee Wales reports from the recent
Fitronics and Proinsight ConnectCX
conference and CoursePro Summit
HCM issue 9 2023
Disruptions in the way the brain links memory and appetite could explain some types of obesity, new research shows
HCM issue 9 2023
LFX customisable experiences are the next step in the
evolution of the Life Fitness functional training offering
HCM issue 9 2023
Equipment designer and manufacturer BLK BOX has spent
10 years gearing up for global growth. Founder Greg Bradley
tells Julie Cramer all the pieces are now in place for rapid growth
HCM issue 9 2023
With female menstrual cycles having such an impact on exercise outcomes, is it time for the industry to recognise this, get more comfortable with the conversation and develop more expertise to guide and support women? We ask the experts
HCM issue 9 2023
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