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An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 3 2024
Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts
HCM issue 3 2024
The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform
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
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
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.
news •
16 Feb 2024
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness
market in 2024, the market for wellness is being driven by consumers taking more control of
their health.
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24 Jan 2024
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
From in-app communications to AI-created workout plans, health club management software providers discuss their latest innovations
HCM issue 11 2023
The CEO of holistic wellness app Centr – founded by actor Chris Hemsworth – tells us about its new Hyrox partnership and move into the equipment market
HCM issue 11 2023
HCM gets the lowdown on the latest treadmill technology for health club operators who are looking to refresh their gym floor offering
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
Challenging the mind and body with functional movement, the skill-based training trend is gathering pace. Steph Eaves investigates
HCM issue 10 2023
The Maybourne Hotel Group – manager of iconic global hotels including Claridges, The Berkeley
and The Connaught – has partnered with wellness technology company Virtusan to enhance its
guests' wellbeing.
news •
17 Nov 2023
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery
hotel", is now
accepting reservations.
news •
09 Nov 2023
Village Health and Wellness Clubs has put Speedflex Blade at the centre of its new HIIT concept
HCM issue 9 2023
With a growing focus on recovery to help members achieve peak performance and results, Steph Eaves asks what equipment health clubs should install
HCM issue 9 2023
The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card
HCM issue 8 2023
How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM issue 7 2023
How can operators tap into growing and more diverse Pilates market segments by changing the way they connect with people?
HCM issue 7 2023
The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.
HCM Handbook 2023
Who knew that when you call yourself an idiot for making a small mistake that it impacts the health of your heart? ACE gives a run down on research which shows the surprising link between self compassion and cardiovascular health.
HCM Handbook 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
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
The Strength Method founder reveals how mid-life women can build their power, confidence and self-mastery
HCM issue 6 2023
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
We need to treat stress management as seriously as medical disease, says the professor of psychiatry and author of Stress Prescription
HCM issue 5 2023
People around the world are increasingly investing time in strengthening
their mental health. Myzone CEO of EMEA, David Stalker, looks at how
operators can support members to improve this aspect of their wellbeing
HCM issue 5 2023
Growing interest in corporate wellness is creating exciting new opportunities for the health and fitness industry, finds Kath Hudson
HCM issue 5 2023
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