Exercise news & features
As the first two Repeat health clubs launch in Denmark, Kate Cracknell talks to the team behind the brand about catering for the Millennial market
HCM issue 10 2016
As Nintendo and Niantic continue to drip feed new features to maintain the popularity of
Pokémon Go, the game’s creators have announced that its new wearable device will be
released next week, while also revealing plans for an Apple Watch adaptation of the
game.
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08 Sep 2016
Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention
HCM issue 9 2016
Johnny G, the creator of Spinning and Kranking, talks about his new mind-body creation: In-Trinity
HCM issue 9 2016
Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site
HCM issue 9 2016
When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness
HCM issue 9 2016
Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet
HCM issue 9 2016
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi
HCM issue 9 2016
oneone fitness, UK developer of premium software based solutions, has launched gym budd-e, an interactive fitness kiosk designed to transform members’ gym floor experience
HCM issue 9 2016
Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event
HCM issue 9 2016
TRIB3 launches a new ‘gym in a container’ concept
HCM issue 8 2016
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
launch a new virtual programming service for health clubs.
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02 Aug 2016
Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2016
We talk to TV’s Hairy Bikers about their new Diet Club
HCM issue 8 2016
The practices of meditation and mindfulness have seen huge growth – and it’s time for health clubs to get on-board
HCM issue 8 2016
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
If you want to offer HIIT training in your health club, Wattbike is the perfect tool
HCM issue 8 2016
Having taken the US by storm since its launch last week, and with UK users also getting in
on the act, Pokémon Go is being held up as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity.
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11 Jul 2016
A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve
their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.
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11 Jul 2016
Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to
help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.
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06 Jul 2016
Scientists in the US have released a study indicating that exercise could lower the chances of women getting cervical cancer
HCM issue 7 2016
The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport
HCM issue 7 2016
Can clubs harness the power of social media to get more people moving?
HCM issue 7 2016
Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries
HCM issue 7 2016
Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?
HCM issue 7 2016
The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice
HCM issue 7 2016
A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market
HCM issue 7 2016
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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