anxiety news & features
The founder of Sana on creating a mask that replicates the effects of meditation via electrical stimulation
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Who’s winning on social? An analysis of social media responses to gym chains’ reopening videos
HCM issue 6 2020
This charitable initiative is supporting people with health conditions and disabilities to get into physical activity
HCM issue 6 2020
Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen
HCM issue 5 2020
GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response
HCM issue 5 2020
A look at some of the impressive digital offerings clubs have created in lightning fast time, to keep members active at home
HCM issue 4 2020
Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns
HCM issue 4 2020
The senior management team explain how they are developing a network of connected health across the UK
HCM issue 4 2020
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has launched Gympass Plus to offer its
2,200 operator partners access to more than 500 workouts from 18 content providers – including
Zumba and Gaiam.
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24 Apr 2020
Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals
curb anxiety and stress during the coronavirus shutdown.
news •
02 Apr 2020
The pool is the most expensive facility in most clubs. HCM explores how it can be used for aqua rehab, to sweat the assets and offer a valuable service to customers
HCM issue 1 2020
The audio visual aspect of your club is one
of the biggest factors in keeping members
motivated and coming back for more. Four
audio visual consultants share their tips
HCM issue 11 2019
New York’s Blum Center for Health, a functional health facility, is offering a personalised, non-
invasive, neuro-enhancement programme.
news •
23 Oct 2019
The former boxing champion is passionate
about using the sport to increase confidence
and reduce stress, through her PT training
course and her Boxing Sisters initiative
HCM issue 10 2019
The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s
largest gym chain, have a new concept,
which combines boutique disciplines
HCM issue 7 2019
A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July. Located
in the SAG-Aftra Building on Wilshire Boulevard, Esqapes combines automated massages
with virtual reality to transport guests to a place of relaxation.
news •
14 Jun 2019
With one in six people expected to
suffer from some form of mental health
issue each year, should our industry be
training staff as mental first aiders?
HCM issue 5 2019
Larissa Davies and Themis Kokolakakis summarise the
findings of the Active Lives Adult Survey linking sports and
physical activity with positive wellbeing outcomes
HCM Handbook 2019
Vince Mayne from BUCS reports on the importance of
Higher Education influencing students to get active and
boost their mental wellbeing and perceptions of attainment
HCM Handbook 2019
Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary
developments in health and fitness, ranging from new
start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour
HCM Handbook 2019
These industry veterans are one of the
largest Planet Fitness franchisees. They
tell us the secret to their success
HCM issue 2 2019
After a career with Virgin Active,
Fitness First and WeWork, Gaunt has
devised and launched a new fitness
business called Hero. He explains
the concept to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2019
The science of floatation and how
introducing this mindful practice could add
a wellness element to your health club and
tie in with your mind:body programme
HCM issue 8 2018
ukactive’s public affairs director Huw
Edwards highlights physical activity’s role
in workplace wellbeing
HCM issue 11 2017
Sleep services are being offered by some
gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?
HCM issue 9 2017
A recent report has found that having
good cardiorespiratory fitness may cut
the risk of death in men who suffer from
depression or anxiety by up to half
HCM issue 6 2017
Are you aware of the mental health issues that can affect your members?
HCM issue 4 2017
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