Health and Fitness news & features
Another Round, the startup behind the AI-driven personal training app of the same name, has
developed a new B2B solution that it claims can enable personal trainers to work with more
than 50 clients over a 14-hour week.
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21 Feb 2023
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get
Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness
games.
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03 Feb 2023
ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown
HCM issue 1 2023
Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold
HCM issue 1 2023
The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers
HCM issue 1 2023
The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training
HCM issue 1 2023
All Trails, an app that connects people with hiking and running trails all over the world,
has
expanded its community platform and unveiled a new brand identity.
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20 Jan 2023
Fallout from the ongoing pandemic and changes in consumer attitudes are driving the sector and governments in the same direction. Now’s the time to link them up says Liz Terry
HCM issue 12 2022
Movano Health showcased the Evie Ring, which is designed solely for women, at CES 2023 last
week,
ahead of launching into the consumer market this year.
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16 Jan 2023
Following 3 very successful years, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is returning this
February 8-9, 2023 to explore the industry's most pressing challenges and hottest trends.
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05 Jan 2023
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from
its annual survey.
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05 Jan 2023
Rigs are a familiar element on the gym floor. Frances Marcellin asks how their use can be optimised
HCM issue 11 2022
UK Active’s Digital Futures initiative is reaping significant rewards for operators
HCM issue 11 2022
The founder and CEO of Coach Core wants to join forces with operators to mentor kids from challenged backgrounds
HCM issue 11 2022
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
announcing it will operate as Precor going forward and be constituted as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Peloton.
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13 Dec 2022
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for
the second year as part of a three-year study part funded by government quango, Sport
England and organised by UK Active.
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01 Dec 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 co-founder of Precision Health Gyms is bringing full-body, laboratory-grade testing into the health club sector
HCM issue 10 2022
The failing health of the UK population is undermining economic growth, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2022
The director and founder of Sport for Confidence believes operators can change lives by working with occupational therapists to provide for people from marginalised populations
HCM issue 10 2022
We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk
HCM issue 10 2022
Industry experts give us the rundown on the latest software applications
HCM issue 10 2022
The World Health Organization has found the global inactivity crisis will have a $300bn financial impact, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2022
Virtuagym and benchmarking experts, Fitness KPI, have launched a new integration for UK
health club operators.
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19 Oct 2022
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
health, fitness and wellness market has been launched by four execs, Andy Hall, CEO; Becca
Douglas, CMO; Ben Frichot, chief creative officer; and Xavier Kris, chair.
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18 Oct 2022
Live Active Leisure commissioned Matrix to transform the sports hall at Bell’s Sports Centre into an impressive 126-station gym
HCM issue 9 2022
Europe Active is working to unite the sector across the continent. CEO Andreas Paulsen reflects on the opportunities, directions and challenges faced by operators and policymakers and outlines key policies
HCM issue 9 2022
As more health clubs venture into wellness, operators are looking for space-efficient, cost-effective options that enable the delivery of useful health interventions. Frances Marcellin investigates the latest kit available for health clubs wanting to add contrast bathing to their offering
HCM issue 9 2022
Driven by new tech and the lure of a zero salary bill, staffless gyms are on the rise. HCM looks at this game-changing trend
HCM issue 9 2022
The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage
HCM issue 9 2022
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