design news & features
The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM
HCM issue 2 2021
Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness
HCM issue 2 2021
US Army paratroopers will be fitted with data-collecting wearables for six months, as part of a
project to measure stress levels and examine the resiliency of soldiers operating in Arctic
environments.
news •
26 Feb 2021
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train
HCM issue 1 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
Third Space has been working with tech specialist, Fisikal, to build out its digital offering for members
HCM issue 1 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. Co-founder Preston Lewis tells why VR and gaming is the perfect way to get people addicted to fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Salus Optima is working with McLaren Racing to empower team members
to improve their health
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Digital fitness content provider Wexer has launched its new software development kit (SDK), which
allows the virtual fitness content hosted on the Wexer Mobile app to be integrated into existing apps
operated by health clubs and studios.
news •
19 Jan 2021
Pulse Fitness has recently completed a refurbishment of the fitness facilities at iGym
London.
product innovation •
23 Dec 2020
Physical Company is launching a raft of new products in 2021, following consultation with clients, we get more details about the design process and what’s in store for the new year
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.
news •
15 Dec 2020
Playfinder has launched Bookteq, a booking system aimed at increasing revenue for operators
of independent physical activity venues.
product innovation •
26 Nov 2020
A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests exercising can lead to better outcomes in people with cancer
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
A new study from the Global Wellness Institute highlights the scope of the $121bn mental wellbeing market
HCM issue 10 2020
Collective Leisure has just become the first social enterprise leisure management company in Australia
HCM issue 10 2020
Working the glutes is vital for balance, power and wellbeing. Tom Tawell reports
HCM issue 10 2020
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with
Physical Company to support its rapid growth.
product innovation •
11 Nov 2020
A look at how you can unlock hidden value in your operation with a complete end-to-end leisure management solution
HCM issue 9 2020
Indoor cycling is hot as half the world goes into winter. We look at the latest kit
HCM issue 9 2020
The founder of CPASE talks about opening her five-star luxe boutique
HCM issue 9 2020
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train.
HCM issue 8 2020
The CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs tells of the brand’s rollercoaster journey throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
HCM issue 8 2020
Personal training brand SIX3NINE partnered with Physical Company to fit out its second London studio
HCM issue 8 2020
Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?
HCM issue 8 2020
A breakthrough in technology means wearable devices and other fitness products could soon be self-
powered.
news •
17 Sep 2020
Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September
– Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a
cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription
service for virtual fitness classes.
news •
16 Sep 2020
Immersive equipment specialist Echelon Fitness has launched a new smart rower for the at-home
fitness market.
news •
04 Sep 2020
Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel
HCM issue 7 2020
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok , Thailand



