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The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy
HCM issue 3 2024
The stress coach talks about working with Bear Grylls on the Mettle app for men
HCM issue 1 2024
The industry entrepreneur reflects on the tough times and the resilience he’s gained from adversity
HCM issue 1 2024
Dance company, Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to
offer VR and mixed-reality versions of the dance routines.
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13 Feb 2024
The pioneering fitness entrepreneur tells us how he’s injecting science and style into his latest venture in New York City
HCM issue 7 2023
Mental health scores have dived along with bank balances in the last few years. Dr Colin Bryant from ACE says this presents an opportunity for the industry to step up provision so mental health is cared for as well as physical.
HCM Handbook 2023
As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space
HCM issue 6 2023
Oliver Cahill, managing director of Premier Software part of Journey Hospitality, is well-
versed in assisting spa operators world-over. As spa professionals and clients tackle the
current cost of living crisis, we ask Oliver his supportive perspective.
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24 May 2023
First a pandemic, then a war and now a cost of living and energy crisis. With incomes being squeezed, will gyms be budgeted out? We talk to our panel
HCM issue 8 2022
The fitness entrepreneur and founder of Circuit Society tells us how he plans to bring a new style of neighbourhood-based micro studios to the market
HCM issue 6 2022
Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...
HCM Handbook 2022
Our industry has a crucial role to play in supporting those with mental health issues and challenges, writes IHRSA president and CEO Liz Clark
HCM issue 5 2022
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
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11 Apr 2022
Clubbercise classes deliver proven results for fitness facilities.
HCM issue 3 2022
How do you create fitness spaces that keep customers coming back for more? Designers and suppliers share their secret design sauce
HCM issue 3 2022
Heart-rate monitoring is key to providing real-time feedback on members’ workout intensity,
allowing them to improve their fitness accountability and achieve their fitness goals.
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22 Mar 2022
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
more
than US$15m.
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20 Jan 2022
New tech uses advanced machine learning to monitor patients’ mental health between visits to their health professional
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani
HCM issue 6 2021
US Army paratroopers will be fitted with data-collecting wearables for six months, as part of a
project to measure stress levels and examine the resiliency of soldiers operating in Arctic
environments.
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26 Feb 2021
Salus Optima is working with McLaren Racing to empower team members
to improve their health
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a deal with satellite TV giant Sky, to make its content available to Sky Q subscribers
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
While leisure operators can generate interest and build an audience fairly easily, the
challenge is converting an audience into a paying, engaged community – and keeping them
there.
product innovation •
07 Dec 2020
Deansgate Square, the newest residential star on Manchester’s impressive skyline, is a fitting home for some of the city’s most stylish health and fitness facilities, with specialist acoustic flooring by TVS Group
HCM issue 10 2020
A new study from the Global Wellness Institute highlights the scope of the $121bn mental wellbeing market
HCM issue 10 2020
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
make its virtual workout platform available through the subscription-based Sky Q service.
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01 Oct 2020
Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.
HCM issue 7 2020
Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy
HCM issue 7 2020
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...