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A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle in Oxford Circus
the most posted club. According to the list drawn up by Versaclimber UK, it has accrued 14,200
posts on the social media network.
news •
23 Nov 2022
Google’s Health Connect is now accessible to the public in beta mode and can be downloaded
from
Google Play.
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18 Nov 2022
The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love
HCM issue 10 2022
Centred Wellness – a travel and lifestyle platform connecting members with
health and wellness
services and products – has acquired Bua Fit, a UK marketplace providing
outdoor and online fitness
classes. The companies claim that the combined entity is estimated to be
worth around US$25m.
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04 Oct 2022
Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand
on-demand workouts to users.
news •
07 Sep 2022
As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?
HCM issue 7 2022
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medica in a US$3.9bn deal that will
see it moving further into the wellness market.
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29 Jul 2022
Strava and Oura have teamed up to provide users with a more integrated
service between the two
systems. Oura members can now seamlessly import Strava data into their
Oura account and can also
automatically share Oura activities into their private or public Strava feed.
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22 Jul 2022
David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity
HCM Handbook 2022
The inimitable Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, gives us the benefit of her insights into customer behaviour and how it will shape trends; including hyper personalisation and micro segmentation
HCM Handbook 2022
Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...
HCM Handbook 2022
We talk to Rob Waldron and Eddie Swinnen about how APAC’s Fitness and Lifestyle Group is investing in tech innovation across the business
HCM issue 5 2022
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of
development.
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05 Jun 2022
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment
and fitness outlets, will launch a pilot scheme on 6 June.
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04 Jun 2022
Bryce Hastings reveals new research into exercise motivation and adherance
HCM issue 4 2022
Creating an exciting, fully immersive digital ecosystem for members on the gym floor is all down to the latest tech. Top equipment suppliers show us how
HCM issue 2 2022
Boxing franchise, UBX, has ambitions to do for boxing what franchise F45 has done for functional training
HCM issue 1 2022
EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains
HCM issue 11 2021
Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment
HCM issue 11 2021
Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app named Life Fitness Connect to provide the
ultimate
workout experience.
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22 Nov 2021
The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals
HCM issue 10 2021
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton
HCM issue 9 2021
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one
learning with Google to get their digital marketing strategies in line with current trends.
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15 Sep 2021
Les Mills' popular portfolio of workouts will be made available on the Fitbit Premium
platform, following the signing of a partnership between the two companies.
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02 Sep 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison
HCM issue 8 2021
Digital fitness platform Fiit has launched an interactive fitness app for the UK market, which is
capable of creating a fully interactive fitness experience directly via a user's TV.
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27 Jul 2021
With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
HCM Handbook 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness
HCM issue 7 2021
Motosumo has launched a dynamic interactive platform offering live, instructor-led classes which can
be joined by anyone on a stationary bike.
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01 Jul 2021
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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