Spaces news & features
The MD of The Mirai explains the strategy behind McFIT’s 20,000sq m, free-to-use mega gym, which will include a trade show element and aim to attract both locals and ‘fitness tourists’
HCM issue 7 2018
Bannatyne is on a roll. Its CEO explains
how creating “affordable luxury” has
allowed the brand to grow and set its
sights on extending into Europe
HCM issue 6 2018
The co-founder of Gymbox talks to
Kate Cracknell about breaking the
rules, innovation in fitness concepts and
spending £39m on growth
HCM issue 5 2018
What will we do with petrol stations once
renewables have taken over? Turn them
into fitness hubs, say Gensler and Reebok
HCM issue 5 2018
The co-founder of HiitGirl was inspired
by consumer wellness brands to create a
boutique HIIT studio for busy women
HCM issue 5 2018
ICAA’s Colin Milner speaks to MIT AgeLab director
Dr Joseph Coughlin about the reality of our ageing
population and the importance of engaging older people
HCM Handbook 2018
The founder of Core Nation Fitness explains the benefits of setting up group fitness in a rowing club
HCM issue 4 2018
Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science from academia
HCM issue 4 2018
Fitness World’s CEO on how health clubs
can use retail principles to succeed
HCM issue 2 2018
Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for the
boutique sector, as Sweat returns for a second year in March.
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24 Jan 2018
WeWork’s head of wellness explains why
the workspace brand has launched a gym
HCM issue 1 2018
We showcase the street-art-inspired design
of Hotel Jen Beijing’s new 24 hour gym
HCM issue 11 2017
LIVunLtd’s fitness director wants to
reinvent residential gyms
HCM issue 9 2017
Triyoga’s founder on growing a yoga startup into a lifestyle centre of excellence
HCM issue 8 2017
Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept
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
Flooring solutions specialist TVS Group pulled out all the stops to transform the free weights area at Huddersfield Leisure Centre and leave the gym in great shape for the new year rush and beyond
HCM issue 4 2017
Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving
HCM issue 4 2017
A new breed of boutique studio is showing how meditation and mindfulness can be packaged in a way that engages today’s consumer, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2017
How much consideration do you give to potential vibration and noise issues when building a gym? Martin McNulty reports
HCM issue 3 2017
DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces
HCM issue 1 2017
Huddersfield University and Leeds fitness centre, ProFIT28, get to grips with their newly installed Gerflor products
HCM issue 11 2016
US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus
HCM issue 10 2016
Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site
HCM issue 9 2016
TRIB3 launches a new ‘gym in a container’ concept
HCM issue 8 2016
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
EZ-Runner’s solution for The Third Space has enhanced both the online and in-club member experience
HCM issue 7 2016
The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market
HCM issue 7 2016
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