New York news & features
From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke
of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to
shape the wellness sector in the coming year
HCM Handbook 2014
Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key
consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014
HCM Handbook 2014
IHRSA's expert panel on the forces that will shape the
fitness industry around the world in the coming year
HCM Handbook 2014
Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show
HCM issue 2 2014
Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research
HCM issue 2 2014
Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year
HCM issue 2 2014
trendwatching.com's Henry Mason identifies some of the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014, from Crowd Shaping to The Internet of Caring Things
HCM issue 1 2014
As the indoor cycling boom continues, Kath Hudson finds out what lessons mainstream clubs can learn from the growing number of specialised cycling microgyms
HCM issue 1 2014
Scientists at Microsoft Research have been exploring the possibility of
developing pieces of hardware to try and explore the relationship between
overeating and emotional states of mind.
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09 Dec 2013
Research into twins shows some obese people can still be healthy
HCM issue 11 2013
Professors Alfredo Brillembourg and Hubert Klumpner of Urban-Think Tank talk to Kate Cracknell about their revolutionary and socially cohesive Vertical Gym concept
HCM issue 10 2013
What will be the future of the traditional full-service club in the face of the growing microgym market? Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 10 2013
The MD of Reebok Sports Club London talks Kate Cracknell through the major redevelopment project that's seen a “total transformation” of the offering
HCM issue 8 2013
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts
HCM issue 4 2013
'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym
HCM issue 4 2013
Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon
HCM issue 3 2013
Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts
HCM issue 2 2013
Spafinder Wellness is to expand its Last Minute platform to Miami, Chicago and
Los Angeles in
November. The service has been designed to help spas, health clubs and
wellness centres more easily fill
open appointment times that previously would have gone un-booked.
news •
17 Oct 2012
Pete Ellis, chair and CEO of SpaFinder, has launched WellTech, a new health and
wellness-focused 'incubator' designed to support, develop and bring new
technology companies to market. Selected firms using technology to devise new consumer health and wellness solutions will receive a minimum investment of US$50,000.
news •
28 Mar 2012
Cloud-based business management software provider GramercyOne has launched
GoSuite, a free booking and marketing tool aimed at small and medium-sized
service businesses.
news •
27 Oct 2011
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...