New Zealand news & features
A passion for fitness and a vision for building and scaling a boutique brand is driving the launch of Awakan. We find out more
HCM issue 1 2020
The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s
largest gym chain, have a new concept,
which combines boutique disciplines
HCM issue 7 2019
Growing economies are fuelling growth in Asia-Pacific,
opening up a wealth of opportunities in the less developed
markets, according to the second IHRSA Asia-Pacific Health
Club Report. Kristen Walsh reports
HCM Handbook 2019
After attending a women’s leadership
summit at IHRSA, Rainwater was inspired
to start the Women in Fitness Association
HCM issue 2 2019
A new documentary has questioned
whether meat is the best type of protein
to build muscle mass. Experts weigh in
HCM issue 2 2019
Founders Paul Trendell and Chris
Djuric tell us about their new boutique,
which centres around boxing and
running group fitness classes
HCM issue 2 2019
Altitude training is growing in popularity
as the ‘train like an athlete’ trend sees
more people getting serious about exercise
HCM issue 1 2019
Pure Sports Medicine’s CEO discusses the
challenges and opportunities involved in
setting up sports medicine clinics that offer
elite-level treatment to the general public
HCM issue 9 2018
The latest Asia Pacific research from
IHRSA and Deloitte shows significant
growth potential for the fitness market
in Asia, where penetration rates range
widely from 0.15 to 15.3 per cent
HCM issue 6 2018
Three generations of the Mills family
talk to HCM to mark their 50 years of
passion for fitness and wellbeing
HCM issue 6 2018
The leading trade show for fitness, wellness
and health returns for another year
HCM issue 3 2018
The founders of the functional training
gym on taking on the Indian fitness market
HCM issue 11 2017
We catch up with the founder of dancebased
fitness concept Swing Train
HCM issue 10 2017
New Zealand consistently beats the UK in Net Promotor Scores – a measure of customer satisfaction. Mike Hill reports
HCM issue 4 2017
New research shows many members are disenchanted with their clubs. It’s time to start talking, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 4 2017
The CEO of Australia’s new fitness giant tells Kate Cracknell about plans to make Fitness First Australia a 24/7 operation
HCM issue 3 2017
When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness
HCM issue 9 2016
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties
HCM issue 8 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
The former All Blacks captain turned motivational speaker discusses leadership, and his forthcoming FLAME keynote on how ‘winning is fun’
HCM issue 5 2016
Win a trip to Australia to train with a top pro cycling team, courtesy of Running Unlimited
HCM issue 10 2015
Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?
HCM issue 9 2015
England Rugby’s Tom Youngs looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup
HCM issue 8 2015
Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 6 2015
The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region
HCM issue 3 2015
We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments
HCM Handbook 2015
Sepp Blatter has said a football TV referral system may be trialled in 2015,
allowing coaches to challenge a referee’s decision for the first time ever.
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09 Sep 2014
From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications
HCM issue 4 2014
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