Trainer news & features
We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports
HCM issue 5 2021
A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 5 2021
Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared
HCM issue 5 2021
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness,
Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.
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13 May 2021
Fit tech firm Vaha is launching its interactive fitness mirror into the UK home fitness market.
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12 May 2021
Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly
HCM issue 4 2021
The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages
HCM issue 4 2021
Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations
HCM issue 4 2021
Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take
a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery
HCM issue 3 2021
The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software company serving the wider fitness
and boutique wellness industries.
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02 Mar 2021
The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives
HCM issue 2 2021
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution,
Preva, which has so far recorded almost a billion workouts in more than 11,000 facilities
worldwide.
product innovation •
28 Jan 2021
A 19th century mill in Hampshire has been converted into a high-end training gym by O’Shea and his partners
HCM issue 1 2021
The founder of Philidelphia’s Fitler Club explains its high-end concept
HCM issue 1 2021
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train
HCM issue 1 2021
FunXtion and GoodLife Fitness collaborated to help Canadians stay fit in the gym and at home
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
The president of CoachMePlus on how this software helps coaches and athletes work together to reach their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Facebook paid online events allow fitness instructors to charge viewers for online classes
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced
the launch of PRO+, a new solution that enables operators to generate revenue while being
closed and upon reopening, by offering members a turnkey digital membership experience
through their club mobile app.
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17 Jan 2021
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
wants? For members to be addicted (in a healthy way) to exercise – not just to increase
profits but, most importantly, so they can live happier, healthier and longer lives.
product innovation •
12 Jan 2021
Life Time says it’s the first US health & fitness club company to embrace Apple
Fitness+ and
include it as part of its membership offer.
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26 Dec 2020
Virtuagym is enabling operators large and boutique around the world to build successful hybrid offerings. This case study of Thebodycontent in Dublin gives insights
HCM issue 11 2020
Egym is working with operators of gyms and physiotherapy businesses, enabling them to respond to an increasing demand for wellbeing services. We find out more about how it works
HCM issue 11 2020
Apple has launched its long-awaited on demand fitness platform, which will utilise the tech giant's
ecosystem of hardware and software to offer consumers a personalised exercise experience.
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15 Dec 2020
Start-up Vitruvian, based in Perth, Australia, has announced it has raised USD $2.5m
(AUD$3.42m) in capital from industry-leading strategic investors.
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25 Nov 2020
Wattbike AtomX leads the future
of indoor cycling, says Richard Baker
HCM issue 10 2020
The celebrity trainer and author is working with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to elevate their fitness offering
HCM issue 10 2020
Places Leisure’s Bulmershe Leisure Centre is providing its community with new fitness kit in a major upgrade
HCM issue 10 2020
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...