Hybrid news & features
Paris-based Kinomap, an interactive training app for indoor cycling, running, and rowing, has
acquired Outside Interactive, a video simulation tech company for cardio equipment.
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07 Oct 2022
Workout Anytime's Greg Maurer and Virtuagym's Hugo Braam on creating a new app for the franchise
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Zwift is launching its own-brand direct-drive smart trainer, Zwift Hub, on 3
October in the US, UK and Europe.
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15 Sep 2022
London South Bank University has completed a major
renovation of its leisure facilities for the benefit of
students, staff and the wider community
HCM issue 8 2022
Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand
on-demand workouts to users.
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07 Sep 2022
As more clubs consider raising fees to offset increasing costs, how might that be received by customers? Julie Allen tells HCM about the new Leisure-net pricing study
HCM issue 8 2022
After 3 successful years in the US, the first European Connected Health and Fitness Summit
is
set to take place on 16-17 November 2022 in London. Dedicated to shaping the future of the
connected fitness market, the summit will focus on showcasing innovations and facilitating
partnerships.
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05 Sep 2022
Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, reveals new research highlighting the need for a more effective approach to fitness and ageing
HCM issue 7 2022
The fitness and activity sectors have the power to transform the workforce and save employers and the economy billions, according to a new study
HCM issue 6 2022
Do people get fitter working out at home or in the gym and do they have a preference? Researcher Bryce Hastings reports on the latest research seeking to answer these questions
HCM issue 6 2022
How can operators ensure members feel a continual sense of improvement that keeps them coming back for more?
HCM issue 6 2022
The fitness entrepreneur and founder of Circuit Society tells us how he plans to bring a new style of neighbourhood-based micro studios to the market
HCM issue 6 2022
The MD of Everlast Gyms is steering the business through a process of rebranding, with a hybrid model intended to take it to UK number one status
HCM issue 6 2022
Small group training is more popular than ever, driven by supply-side innovation and consumer choice, as Frances Marcellin discovers
HCM issue 6 2022
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people
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
The group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental tells us about his new Intelligent Movement concept, designed to get guests moving more and moving better for overall health
HCM issue 5 2022
The co-founder of W3 Fit on the return of live industry events, and why they’re key to growing business relationships
HCM issue 5 2022
As we face a global energy crisis, experts give their views on the drive towards decarbonisation, and how businesses can tackle steeply rising costs
HCM issue 5 2022
F45’s new chief of athletics on developing exclusive new workouts for the brand
HCM issue 4 2022
The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active
HCM issue 4 2022
Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an
Amsterdam-based technology company which invests in innovative technology organisations.
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04 May 2022
Liteboxer has launched a VR version of its at-home boxing workouts called Liteboxer VR. The
programme provides gaming-style boxing sessions through Meta’s Oculus Quest 2 system.
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14 Apr 2022
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
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11 Apr 2022
Four operators share their insights into how
Technogym’s Mywellness has transformed their
operations, as well as customer and team engagement
HCM issue 3 2022
With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports
HCM issue 3 2022
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open 28
new sites in 2022, including three gyms acquired this month from Fitness First in Haringey,
Leytonstone and Romford, strengthening its clusters of properties in this part of the UK.
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18 Mar 2022
The MD of Fitness First talks to Kate Cracknell about creating new products, new motivations and a whole new vision, as he’s tasked with reinventing the brand as a standalone enterprise
HCM issue 2 2022
Gympass has signed a partnership deal with Les Mills to make the fitness platform's 1,500 on-
demand workouts and virtual training sessions available to Gympass corporate clients.
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27 Feb 2022
As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations
HCM issue 1 2022
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...