classes news & features
The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause
HCM issue 2 2025
The co-founder of Frame took the business through a pre-pack that meant a radical rebuild. She talks to Kath Hudson
HCM issue 2 2025
Toronto boutique operator, Sweat and Tonic, has announced the launch of a new reformer
Pilates brand, Reformd, which will be the world’s highest capacity Lagree method studio.
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26 Feb 2025
Recognising the growing importance of wellness to travellers, Hilton has partnered with Calm –
a leading global app for sleep, meditation and relaxation – to promote holistic wellbeing
throughout the customer journey.
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23 Jan 2025
Burnley Leisure is boosting exercise
participation and building community through
skill-based fitness in partnership with BOX12
HCM issue 1 2025
Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends
HCM issue 1 2025
Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors
HCM issue 1 2025
The CEO of VivaGym has new backers committed to fast tracking the growth of the business within the Iberian market and further afield. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2025
Positive company culture can add commercial value and a competitive advantage, as Kath Hudson discovers
HCM issue 1 2025
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched a suite of franchise
management software tools, built in collaboration with its franchise partners.
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21 Jan 2025
Michael Whitelock, children’s activities manager at Horizon Leisure tells HCM how the operator is supporting home-schooled children
HCM issue 11 2024
The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has
modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends
HCM issue 11 2024
The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates
HCM issue 11 2024
AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 11 2024
As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability
HCM issue 11 2024
Landmark research from Les Mills reveals the vital interventions required to set new members up for success and keep them coming back for more
HCM issue 10 2024
Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators
HCM issue 10 2024
The co-founder of Longevity, Neil King, and Andy Molyneux of Everybody Health and Leisure address key industry issues
HCM issue 10 2024
News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy
HCM issue 10 2024
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American
College of
Sports
Medicine’s annual survey, followed by mobile exercise apps and exercise
programmes for older
adults.
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29 Oct 2024
The CEO of Gymbox details being torn between risk and security at a key point in his health and fitness career, and reflects on the choices he made
HCM issue 9 2024
The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses
HCM issue 9 2024
Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package
HCM issue 9 2024
The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business
HCM issue 9 2024
We talk to suppliers about how they create flexible and fit-for-purpose gym floors
HCM issue 9 2024
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Ireland equity fund manager, Clarendon Fund Managers.
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27 Sep 2024
The co-owner of Volt gym tells us about building an independent, community-focused brand and what’s in store following a major investment
HCM issue 8 2024
Steph Eaves looks at training products designed to encourge the development of powerful balancing skills
HCM issue 8 2024
We talk to the founder of Sähëlï Hub about her journey to providing health and wellness services across deprived communities in Birmingham
HCM issue 8 2024
With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream
HCM issue 8 2024
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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