2016 news & features
Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 7 2020
A recent breakthrough means self-powered devices could soon be a reality. We find out what this means for fitness
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Mark Harrington Snr and Jnr tell us about the strategy they put in place to get Healthworks through the pandemic
HCM issue 4 2020
Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns
HCM issue 4 2020
Marcus Kingwell from EMD UK reports on Sweating Your Assets: The Value of Group Exercise. Together, UK local authorities, operators, the workforce and the industry can promote group exercise to bring about
a healthier nation
HCM Handbook 2020
Melissa Rodriguez presents key stats and analysis from 2019 IHRSA Global Report into the worldwide health and fitness sector. The report will stand as a benchmark for the recovery of the industry post COVID-19
HCM Handbook 2020
Our news team at HCM rounds up some of the highlights from recent medical research in the health, fitness and wellbeing industry. Give your brain a boost, work out safely and tweet your fitness are just some of the insights
HCM Handbook 2020
Sony’s Henrik Bengtsson explains the company’s collaboration with Precor on an innovative new product
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
The CEO and co-founder of BLOK
tells how he developed ‘one of
the coolest gyms in the world’
HCM issue 3 2020
As it has become a trend, more operators
are offering body scanning. We ask some
to share their experiences
HCM issue 3 2020
The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks
to HCM about new models, standalone
boutiques and growing the estate
HCM issue 3 2020
iCRYO Cryotherapy has announced it will open its first site in California, US, later this year.
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14 Feb 2020
Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it runs on behalf
of local authorities across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
news •
28 Jan 2020
The pool is the most expensive facility in most clubs. HCM explores how it can be used for aqua rehab, to sweat the assets and offer a valuable service to customers
HCM issue 1 2020
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
news •
03 Dec 2019
What makes indoor cycling so
phenomonally popular with members?
HCM asks the experts
HCM issue 10 2019
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities.
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03 Oct 2019
Ross Kirton from Colliers outlines the
finding of recent research into health
and fitness real estate values which has
found people are prepared to pay more
for residential real estate with a gym
HCM issue 9 2019
Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Olympic champion Usain Bolt have joined a team of high
profile investors backing sports startup Let's Do This.
news •
06 Sep 2019
Thousands of people at risk of Type 2 diabetes will be given digital support – including free fitness
trackers – to prevent them developing the condition.
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13 Aug 2019
After reviving Fitness First Germany, Seibold
is building a portfolio of fitness brands
under new company, Life Fit Group
HCM issue 8 2019
The global health and fitness markets
reached an all-time high of 183 million
members across 65 markets in 2018. We
look at the key numbers for each region
HCM issue 8 2019
The practical futurist gives operators his
advice on how to embrace digital
HCM issue 8 2019
A year after the launch of Steel Warriors’
first outdoor gym, made from confiscated
knives, the Co-op is funding 20 more
HCM issue 8 2019
How big could the European health and
fitness industry grow? What models will
have the biggest impact? We ask those
who have the most up-to-date research
HCM issue 8 2019
From designing and managing the largest
hotel gym in the world, to a new live
steaming model to achieve global reach,
the founder of The Wright Fit discusses
his career journey and plans
HCM issue 8 2019
A rundown on the startups that are
using tech to help people stay fit
HCM issue 7 2019
Leisure trust GLL and Belfast City
Council will invest £105m over the next
decade. We talk to the chair about the
impact of the social enterprise model
HCM issue 5 2019
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to
follow the lead of other sectors and open their data – in order to make it easier for people to
get active.
news •
30 Apr 2019
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