US news & features
Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say
HCM issue 10 2016
1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub
HCM issue 10 2016
How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity
HCM issue 10 2016
A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings
HCM issue 10 2016
Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important
HCM issue 10 2016
Sport organisations in London can search through millions of pounds of grant opportunities
via a funding identification tool developed by London Sport.
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04 Oct 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
A number of mainstream US operators are venturing into the boutique fitness studio sector. We find out why
HCM issue 9 2016
Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi
HCM issue 9 2016
Outdoor education, with activity built in to learning, is delivering results for kids and teachers alike. Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 9 2016
The Wattbike makes athletes accountable to themselves, their coaches and teammates, with consistent, reliable data means there’s no hiding behind the numbers
HCM issue 9 2016
Fitness sector leaders must be willing to challenge everything that’s gone before
HCM issue 9 2016
eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym
HCM issue 9 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
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
launch a new virtual programming service for health clubs.
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02 Aug 2016
A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market
HCM issue 8 2016
Practising mindfulness can help alleviate low back pain
the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is
launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.
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28 Jul 2016
Nuffield Health’s CEO tells Kate Cracknell about its plans to be the UK’s leading wellness provider by 2020
HCM issue 8 2016
A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties
HCM issue 8 2016
Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
We talk to TV’s Hairy Bikers about their new Diet Club
HCM issue 8 2016
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
If you want to offer HIIT training in your health club, Wattbike is the perfect tool
HCM issue 8 2016
Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2016
Several British athletes will be able to scope out international venues ahead of major
competitions using virtual reality headsets.
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25 Jul 2016
A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve
their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.
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11 Jul 2016
Having taken the US by storm since its launch last week, and with UK users also getting in
on the act, Pokémon Go is being held up as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity.
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11 Jul 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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