France news & features
Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a new double-
decker carriage design that includes onboard spin bikes.
news •
15 Nov 2017
Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this
year’s Global Wellness Summit.
news •
21 Sep 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
Equinox’s head of spa services says wellness is a big focus for the fitness brand
HCM issue 8 2017
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the upcoming IHRSA European Congress 2017.
HCM issue 8 2017
Who are the biggest, most profitable club
operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all
HCM issue 6 2017
The CEO of Russian fitness operator
World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about
new ventures in Moscow and beyond
HCM issue 6 2017
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has planned an
“unprecedented sharing of expertise, insight and discussion” on the design, development
and operation of leisure centres and swimming pools this week.
news •
08 Feb 2017
The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate
HCM issue 10 2016
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville
HCM issue 9 2016
Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?
HCM issue 7 2016
The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM issue 6 2016
Growth plans have fuelled the rebrand of equipment supplier Anytime Leisure to Origin Fitness
HCM issue 5 2016
Niels Gronau and Gregor Titze take a look at the key findings from the latest edition of Leading Operators – Fitness in Europe
HCM issue 4 2016
We take a look around Philippe Starck’s Le Nuage ‘inflatable’ health club in France
HCM issue 3 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
TV presenter and fitness trainer Charlie Webster is to launch a series of live and on-
demand running classes on Body.Network, the new streaming service for personal fitness
training developed by celebrity trainer Matt Roberts.
news •
23 Dec 2015
Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved
HCM issue 11 2015
Personalisation of products and services is the key to future-proofing your fitness business, says Ken Hughes of Glacier Consulting
HCM issue 10 2015
Cité de l'Océan in Biarritz, France – a museum dedicated to the deep blue – has unveiled
a new exhibition using Oculus Rift to give visitors a virtual surfing experience.
news •
22 Jul 2015
Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October
HCM issue 8 2015
How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector
HCM issue 8 2015
Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running
HCM issue 5 2015
Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant
HCM issue 2 2015
Where does the UK health and fitness sector currently sit in its product lifecycle, and what comes next? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their thoughts
HCM issue 1 2015
As the economy improves, will fitness operators eye new markets or consolidate their existing bases?
HCM issue 10 2014
Vera Kiss of The Futures Company unmasks the Millennial generation and explains what you need to know to be relevant to this market
HCM issue 3 2014
What are the challenges faced by fitness brands looking to expand globally? Is there an ideal model for international success? We ask our panel of experts
HCM issue 10 2013
As indoor cycling booms, Levze Kerey asks the experts for tips on how to capitalise on this trend
HCM issue 8 2013
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...