Sports news & features
The founder of the Active Giving app is passionate about saving the planet
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Red light therapy promises faster recovery, skin healing and better endurance. Is it too good to be true?
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Andy Janes and Jamie Whisken explain the vision behind
R1SE Bournemouth, and why Technogym was their choice
of partner in delivering their unique fusion boutique
HCM issue 8 2021
The GLL Sports Foundation, which supports athletes in their bid for Olympic Gold, had its best Games ever in Tokyo
HCM issue 8 2021
Many around the world have taken up running during lockdowns. Kath Hudson asks how gym operators can harness this enthusiasm when customers return to their health clubs and studios
HCM issue 8 2021
The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth
HCM issue 8 2021
Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45
HCM issue 8 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
Garmin has recorded quarterly revenues of more than US$1bn for the first time – helped by a 40 per
cent increase in revenue from its fitness segment.
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06 Aug 2021
People's fitness goals are extremely diverse – ranging from an elite athlete focused on the
next goal to someone who dislikes all activity due to chronic back pain.
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04 Aug 2021
A round-up of some of the most illuminating research into how being inactive impacts Covid outcomes and how physical activity boosts the immune response
HCM Handbook 2021
A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry
HCM Handbook 2021
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
Exercise had to move outside last year, but what was born out of necessity looks set to become an enduring trend. Kath Hudson looks at some of the innovative concepts, including yoga on the beach and pop ups in marquees
HCM Handbook 2021
For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here
HCM Handbook 2021
Jo Farrier, head of commercial and resources at Active Northumberland, talks about how a
strategic partnership with Technogym is changing public perceptions of council leisure facilities
HCM issue 7 2021
A new study claims that being active for 30 minutes a day is not enough for those who are mostly sedentary
HCM issue 7 2021
Rigs have been central to gyms for years. Suppliers tell how they’re evolving to meet changing needs
HCM issue 7 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
The results from the first Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey show users are satisfied with local authority health and fitness facilities
HCM issue 7 2021
Digital fitness coaching firm Asensei has released an API platform which allows developers of
connected fitness products and apps to add motion capture and real-time connected coaching to
their products.
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13 Jul 2021
Magicline gym management software – the system used by RSG Group – has been
launched globally in English by owner, The Sport Alliance Group.
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06 Jul 2021
Physiotherapists, fitness coaches and other physical health practitioners will be offered access to
leading motion analysis technology normally only available to top universities and elite sports clubs.
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05 Jul 2021
The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved
HCM issue 6 2021
The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic
HCM issue 6 2021
Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen
HCM issue 6 2021
A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise
HCM issue 6 2021
With the refurbishment of the former Xercise4Less estate well underway, the MD of JD Gyms says growth plans have been accelerated by three years
HCM issue 6 2021
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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