Australia news & features
Ukactive has named the 11 fitness tech disruptors that have made it to the industry body's
start-up accelerator programme ActiveLab.
news •
03 Apr 2018
Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio
equipment to its gym floor that pairs wirelessly with Apple Gymkit technology.
news •
21 Nov 2017
The founders of the functional training
gym on taking on the Indian fitness market
HCM issue 11 2017
We catch up with the founder of dancebased
fitness concept Swing Train
HCM issue 10 2017
New research shows that exercising just
before studying can improve the Brain
HCM issue 10 2017
The founder of F45 talks about the
fitness franchise’s remarkable worldwide
growth in just three and a half years
HCM issue 9 2017
Sleep services are being offered by some
gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?
HCM issue 9 2017
The CEO of Australia’s new fitness giant tells Kate Cracknell about plans to make Fitness First Australia a 24/7 operation
HCM issue 3 2017
Boutique studio operator Barrecore is looking to rapidly grow in the UK and Europe. We talk to its new CEO
HCM issue 3 2017
The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth
HCM issue 2 2017
The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults
HCM issue 11 2016
US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus
HCM issue 10 2016
Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel
HCM issue 10 2016
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
The Queen's grandson is on a mission to make Spartan Race a household name
HCM issue 6 2016
The Group CEO of Holmes Place talks to Kate Cracknell about the launch of its new gym-only Evo concept, the importance of brand identity, and plans to return to the UK
HCM issue 2 2016
We’re consistently wrong about how much physical activity people actually do – and it affects our own inclination to exercise. Hannah Shrimpton reports on the findings of Ipsos Mori’s research
HCM Handbook 2016
Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?
HCM issue 9 2015
England Rugby’s Tom Youngs looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup
HCM issue 8 2015
Two studies shed light on exercise guidelines, highlighting how much activity and what intensity is best
HCM issue 7 2015
ClassPass targets those who want to cherry pick the classes they attend. Co-founder Payal Kadakia talks about its swift rise to success and expansion beyond New York
HCM issue 7 2015
Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 6 2015
The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region
HCM issue 3 2015
We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments
HCM Handbook 2015
The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population
HCM issue 1 2015
Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed
a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule
sensors which detect breast movement.
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11 Dec 2014
Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan
HCM issue 10 2014
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to continue research in
partnership with an Australian developer to produce a reliable wearable
sensor that can detect illegal bowling actions in the game.
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15 Sep 2014
iPhone users are typically more interested in general health, while the average
Android user consumes more fitness content, according to a study from mobile
intelligence firm Opera Mediaworks.
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31 Jul 2014
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