Engagement news & features
The University of Warwick has unveiled a £1 million
refurbished gym in partnership with Matrix Fitness
HCM issue 10 2024
Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators
HCM issue 10 2024
New technology is supporting the development of ‘workout builders’, which use AI to design customised exercises to enhance member results
HCM issue 10 2024
What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 9 2024
The new CEO of ACE says the industry must unite, rather than compete, to secure its future
HCM issue 9 2024
The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business
HCM issue 9 2024
Gymnation has carried out a six-month study which shows the power of connecting with
members digitally and celebrating their achievements.
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07 Oct 2024
Epassi UK enables health club operators to
gain new members via its corporate wellness
packages that tap growing consumer demand
HCM issue 8 2024
Steph Eaves looks at training products designed to encourge the development of powerful balancing skills
HCM issue 8 2024
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM as
its
Platinum Partner for the next three years.
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13 Aug 2024
Malcolm McPhail on how North Ayrshire is revolutionising community wellbeing
HCM issue 7 2024
Unacknowledged trauma can make it hard to make lifestyle changes finds Kath Hudson
HCM issue 7 2024
With gym-goers now able to track and analyse every part of their fitness journey, we look at how this impacts outcomes
HCM issue 7 2024
UK Active has initiated a new research project with Savanta to dive deeper into what truly motivates today’s consumers
HCM issue 6 2024
With indoor cycling as popular as ever, we talk to innovators about their delivery of more advanced technology and greater diversity of class styles
HCM issue 6 2024
Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking
is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
HCM issue 6 2024
This month’s letters address mental health support via clubs and how exercise access can take pressure off healthcare
HCM issue 6 2024
Dr Tim Anstiss talks to HCM about the ‘coachbots’ he’s developing to help clubs successfully support behaviour change in members
HCM issue 6 2024
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced
sensors, paired with cameras, to generate real-time data through the athletes’ feet, such as stride
length, acceleration rate and max velocity.
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08 Jul 2024
Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months
HCM Handbook 2024
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to
exercise more vigorously and eat more fruit and vegetables, but their mental health often
suffers.
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28 May 2024
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM issue 5 2024
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has
created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM issue 5 2024
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are being reinvented to keep up with industry trends and rising consumer expectations
HCM issue 5 2024
AI has the power to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be taught to understand the stages of motivation, as Jody Heckel reports
HCM issue 5 2024
It’s time to break the taboo about pelvic health, which affects the health of men and women of all ages
HCM issue 5 2024
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and
Adam Daniel have been designed to empower
your team and transform your service
HCM issue 4 2024
The Elevate trade show and conference will be held at London’s Excel centre in June, with a fresh look for 2024. HCM takes a look
HCM issue 4 2024
The new CEO of Edinburgh Leisure talks about plans to build active and thriving communities against a backdrop of council funding shortfalls
HCM issue 4 2024
Snap Fitness is seeking a new investor to help achieve its goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028. We talk to the CEO of Lift Brands, to find out more
HCM issue 4 2024
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