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ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment
servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence
HCM issue 11 2024
The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market
HCM issue 11 2024
Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support
new growth initiatives and reach a global audience.
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28 Nov 2024
The co-founder of Longevity, Neil King, and Andy Molyneux of Everybody Health and Leisure address key industry issues
HCM issue 10 2024
The Gym Group’s CEO gives HCM a progress report, a year after he made the move from the world of media to the fitness industry
HCM issue 10 2024
Landmark research from Les Mills reveals the vital interventions required to set new members up for success and keep them coming back for more
HCM issue 10 2024
News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy
HCM issue 10 2024
Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts – will make its debut in
Santa Monica in January, with plans for rapid expansion via franchising.
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19 Nov 2024
The CEO of Gymbox details being torn between risk and security at a key point in his health and fitness career, and reflects on the choices he made
HCM issue 9 2024
Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package
HCM issue 9 2024
What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 9 2024
The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators
HCM issue 9 2024
The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses
HCM issue 9 2024
The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business
HCM issue 9 2024
Health club software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form
of Nordic Capital in May – has revealed a refreshed board of directors.
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12 Oct 2024
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Ireland equity fund manager, Clarendon Fund Managers.
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27 Sep 2024
Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of
growth capital to expand its global fitness and healthtech platform.
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25 Sep 2024
The global CEO of Lift Brands talks about the challenge of taking on a rundown club in his early 20s and what it took to turn it around
HCM issue 8 2024
With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans
HCM issue 8 2024
From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector
HCM issue 8 2024
Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy
HCM issue 7 2024
The global franchise director of United Fitness Brands outlines the company’s plans to launch into the franchise market
HCM issue 7 2024
Steph Eaves asks suppliers how the increased interest in strength training is changing the focus of their business
HCM issue 7 2024
Personalised supplement company, Bioniq has closed a US$15 million Series B funding round.
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02 Aug 2024
FitnessKPI has closed an investment round for more €1 million that will help it accelerate its
international growth and develop its artificial intelligence product called Ann
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29 Jul 2024
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content offering,
giving access to hundreds of new workouts.
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16 Jul 2024
The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment
HCM issue 6 2024
We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park
HCM issue 6 2024
Martyn Allison tells it like it is. Local authorities are cash-strapped and a change of government is unlikely to make a difference. He says it’s time to stop asking for more money and instead show what we can do
HCM Handbook 2024
Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity
HCM Handbook 2024
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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