Olympic Games news & features
As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide
HCM issue 4 2023
Research from Stanford University shows palm
cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate
results, making it the next big thing in recovery
HCM issue 2 2023
Gyms and health clubs in Queensland now have essential status. Barrie Elvish gives HCM the background.
HCM issue 11 2022
The head of the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Unit talks to Kate Cracknell as part of HCM’s partnership with Europe Active
HCM issue 11 2022
The Paralympic Champion has launched an app for the disabled community
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The Paralympic powerlifter and founder of Accessercise is aiming to change the lives of millions of people living with a disability, through access to exercise
HCM issue 2 2022
The CEO of The Great Outdoor Gym Company has been awarded an MBE. We find out about her work and vision
HCM issue 9 2021
Technogym has launched a new app featuring an AI-powered digital coach.
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24 Jun 2021
With real-time vibration feedback, this new product generates applied analytics and guides training
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at an Olympic Games next
year.
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28 Dec 2019
Sport England has published an update on its digital strategy, in which it offers details of its handling
of Spogo, a now defunct online resource which was meant to offer the public an easy way to find
sporting opportunities.
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11 Nov 2019
From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM
editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that
could impact your business
HCM issue 8 2019
Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities
set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future
HCM Handbook 2019
US tech giant Intel and Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba are developing an AI-powered athlete-
tracking technology which they aim to reveal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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10 Jan 2019
A look at new kit from Matrix and a
running training app from Wellbeats
HCM issue 1 2019
A report into the rapidly growing esports sector has found that the greatest increase in investments
in esports over the next year will come from the traditional professional sports industry. Two-thirds of
respondents (68 per cent) to the 2018 Esports Survey Report think the involvement of traditional
sports teams, leagues, investors and athletes has had a significant impact on the growth of esports.
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01 Aug 2018
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has created a liaison group to work together
with the
esports community – seen widely as a 'baby step' towards the inclusion of competitive
gaming at the
Olympic Games.
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27 Jul 2018
Keynote speaker Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards
talks to us about going to the Calgary
Winter Olympics and the power of sport
HCM issue 1 2018
The annual HAFOS report shows a change in public attitudes towards physical activity
HCM issue 8 2017
Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class
HCM issue 4 2017
Cycloparks steps its online offering up a gear with Legend, substantially increasing website traffic and online bookings by giving customers a website that's informative and easy to use
HCM issue 1 2017
Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits
of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could
enhance the spectator experience.
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25 Oct 2016
Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential
HCM issue 10 2016
The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice
HCM issue 7 2016
Matrix Fitness looks ahead to the 2016 Olympic Games, and encourages everyone to find the sporting hero inside themselves
HCM issue 4 2016
Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy,
having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.
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24 Feb 2016
Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year
HCM issue 1 2016
A number of sports shown on the BBC are at risk of a drop in exposure and audience
figures as part of the broadcaster's plans for £150m worth of spending cuts.
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19 Nov 2015
The cyclist and Olympic gold medallist believes elite sport can enthuse the general public into activity
HCM issue 7 2015
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