Olympic news & features
Sleep services are being offered by some
gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?
HCM issue 9 2017
Steph Eaves explores how gyms can prevent member injuries on rowing machines
HCM issue 8 2017
The annual HAFOS report shows a change in public attitudes towards physical activity
HCM issue 8 2017
The Olympic athlete talks about why Zumba's new workout – STRONG by Zumba – appealed to her
HCM issue 7 2017
Eastern Leisure Centre in Cardiff gets
new state-of-the-art flooring from
Gerflor as part of a £6.5m makeover
HCM issue 6 2017
The Olympic rowing champion discusses his new gym – Zacs Fitness – which provides functional training in small groups
HCM issue 6 2017
Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class
HCM issue 4 2017
Measuring over 40 different performance parameters with a high degree of accuracy, Wattbike has proved to be a powerful testing and fitness tool for top athletes and regular gym-goers alike
HCM issue 4 2017
We delve into the science behind EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training
HCM issue 4 2017
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has planned an
“unprecedented sharing of expertise, insight and discussion” on the design, development
and operation of leisure centres and swimming pools this week.
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08 Feb 2017
The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 2 2017
A groundbreaking project in Sweden used virtual reality to help kids overcome a fear of water
HCM issue 1 2017
Cycloparks steps its online offering up a gear with Legend, substantially increasing website traffic and online bookings by giving customers a website that's informative and easy to use
HCM issue 1 2017
UK-based DNA profiling company DNAFit will start offering its services to members of the
Gold’s Gym health club chain in Egypt.
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23 Nov 2016
Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits
of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could
enhance the spectator experience.
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25 Oct 2016
Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential
HCM issue 10 2016
The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool
HCM issue 10 2016
The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate
HCM issue 10 2016
Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
AntiGravity Yoga founder Christopher Harrison on his latest creations for personal trainers and massage therapists
HCM issue 8 2016
The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice
HCM issue 7 2016
A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2016
Nuffield Health has opened its first specialist sports performance lab at its flagship City
Fitness and Wellbeing gym in London, offering elite-level diagnostics to help clients
develop tailored exercise programmes.
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29 Apr 2016
Matrix Fitness looks ahead to the 2016 Olympic Games, and encourages everyone to find the sporting hero inside themselves
HCM issue 4 2016
Huw Edwards, ukactive’s public affairs director, offers his thoughts on an exciting time for the activity sector
HCM issue 5 2016
Technogym introduces its new SKILLMILL, which has athletic performance training at its heart
HCM issue 4 2016
Elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales says a lack of sleep is preventing many athletes from achieving a personal best. He'll be speaking at Elevate 2016
HCM issue 3 2016
Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy,
having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.
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24 Feb 2016
A proliferation of opportunities to be physically active. ukactive’s Steven Ward looks ahead to 2016
HCM Handbook 2016
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