athletes news & features
Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry
innovations that are making it easier than
ever before to keep fit on-the-go
HCM issue 9 2017
Sleep services are being offered by some
gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?
HCM issue 9 2017
The founder of F45 talks about the
fitness franchise’s remarkable worldwide
growth in just three and a half years
HCM issue 9 2017
The star football pundit describes how he came to invest in the Speedflex system and why he believes it's a great workout
HCM issue 7 2017
The Olympic athlete talks about why Zumba's new workout – STRONG by Zumba – appealed to her
HCM issue 7 2017
Flooring is often overlooked as an essential part of a fitness club's 'kit'. German specialist BSW explains how the right flooring can dramatically improve the fitness experience
HCM issue 6 2017
The Olympic rowing champion discusses his new gym – Zacs Fitness – which provides functional training in small groups
HCM issue 6 2017
As one of the world’s most recognised athletic trainers using whole body EMS, Thomas Ott gives recommendations for its proper use in strength training for professional athletes
HCM issue 5 2017
We delve into the science behind EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training
HCM issue 4 2017
Measuring over 40 different performance parameters with a high degree of accuracy, Wattbike has proved to be a powerful testing and fitness tool for top athletes and regular gym-goers alike
HCM issue 4 2017
Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class
HCM issue 4 2017
Chinese architecture and design studio Coordination Asia have completed a series of sci-fi
tinged pop-up running hubs for sports giant Nike at Shanghai’s Times Square.
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17 Feb 2017
In the first of a two-part series on the evolution of ukactive, the organisation’s executive director Steven Ward looks at what’s changed over recent years
HCM issue 2 2017
UK-based DNA profiling company DNAFit will start offering its services to members of the
Gold’s Gym health club chain in Egypt.
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23 Nov 2016
Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential
HCM issue 10 2016
The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool
HCM issue 10 2016
When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness
HCM issue 9 2016
Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
AntiGravity Yoga founder Christopher Harrison on his latest creations for personal trainers and massage therapists
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 study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2016
The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport
HCM issue 7 2016
The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities
HCM issue 7 2016
Nuffield Health has opened its first specialist sports performance lab at its flagship City
Fitness and Wellbeing gym in London, offering elite-level diagnostics to help clients
develop tailored exercise programmes.
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29 Apr 2016
Technogym introduces its new SKILLMILL, which has athletic performance training at its heart
HCM issue 4 2016
Matrix Fitness looks ahead to the 2016 Olympic Games, and encourages everyone to find the sporting hero inside themselves
HCM issue 4 2016
The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything
from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis
HCM issue 4 2016
The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act
HCM issue 5 2016
UK Sport and British Cycling have teamed up with multinational security organisation BAE
Systems on the development of an advanced ergometer in advance of the Rio 2016
Olympics.
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10 Mar 2016
Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016
HCM issue 3 2016
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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