COVID-19 news & features
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done
HCM issue 1 2021
The two have teamed up to create a free, virtual couch-to-exercise programme
HCM issue 1 2021
Third Space has been working with tech specialist, Fisikal, to build out its digital offering for members
HCM issue 1 2021
Leisure-net’s lockdown 2 survey yielded findings that will set a course for the UK industry as it comes out of lockdown 3
HCM issue 1 2021
The CEO of The Gym Group talks about the impact of COVID-19 and how the business is innovating to stay ahead
HCM issue 1 2021
Les Mills has launched a new digital content solution to support health and fitness
operators in engaging their members outside the four walls of their clubs and studios.
news •
22 Jan 2021
Les Mills has launched a suite of digital solutions to help clubs expand their reach in the booming online fitness space
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
FunXtion and GoodLife Fitness collaborated to help Canadians stay fit in the gym and at home
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Richard Lucas, founder of GoVox, explains how his system helps clubs identify athletes who are struggling with mental health issues
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. Co-founder Preston Lewis tells why VR and gaming is the perfect way to get people addicted to fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Facebook paid online events allow fitness instructors to charge viewers for online classes
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Pulse Fitness has recently completed a refurbishment of the fitness facilities at iGym
London.
product innovation •
23 Dec 2020
This was a year when research helped transformed the gym sector into a serious political force. Two pieces of work stand out in terms of timely impact
HCM issue 11 2020
We’ve stepped off the path this month to bring you a special 2020 review edition of HCM and to propose emerging priorities going forward, as we gird our loins to tackle 2021
HCM issue 11 2020
Virtuagym is enabling operators large and boutique around the world to build successful hybrid offerings. This case study of Thebodycontent in Dublin gives insights
HCM issue 11 2020
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020 by USA
Today, the internationally distributed daily newspaper.
news •
10 Dec 2020
Playfinder has launched Bookteq, a booking system aimed at increasing revenue for operators
of independent physical activity venues.
product innovation •
26 Nov 2020
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the
world’s leading fitness operators and influencers, exploring how digitalisation will
influence the delivery of fitness services and products moving forwards.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2020
Our sector can do more for active ageing – it’s never been more important
HCM issue 10 2020
Wattbike AtomX leads the future
of indoor cycling, says Richard Baker
HCM issue 10 2020
Venueserve Fitness enables clubs to offer white-label content
streaming to optimise capacity and member engagement
HCM issue 10 2020
The science shows being fit mitigates against COVID-19. We’ve proven we can operate safely under the SAGE COVID-secure Framework. Time to join it up by securing essential service status
HCM issue 10 2020
Power Plate UK's Davide Ferreira and ReferAll's Stuart Stokes
write to HCM
HCM issue 10 2020
Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss
HCM issue 10 2020
The celebrity trainer and author is working with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to elevate their fitness offering
HCM issue 10 2020
The chair of énergie and vice chair of BMF on bringing together indoor, outdoor, online and VR fitness
HCM issue 10 2020
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
Collective Leisure has just become the first social enterprise leisure management company in Australia
HCM issue 10 2020
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...