digital news & features
The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth
HCM issue 8 2021
Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study
HCM issue 8 2021
Marcus Kingwell on music licencing policy and John Harling on SLT’s COVID programme
HCM issue 8 2021
Many around the world have taken up running during lockdowns. Kath Hudson asks how gym operators can harness this enthusiasm when customers return to their health clubs and studios
HCM issue 8 2021
There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques
HCM issue 8 2021
Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and
personal trainers that provides powerful tools to schedule activities, manage member
payments, and monitor heart rate both for remote and on-site classes.
product innovation •
18 Aug 2021
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering
community-driven workout experiences.
news •
16 Aug 2021
myFitApp has launched a new chat function to its streamed fitness content,
making it easier to create workout communities online.
news •
10 Aug 2021
Power Plate has teamed up with Myzone to provide its community with new class experiences
and
the opportunity to offer rewards based on effort, every time they move.
product innovation •
09 Aug 2021
TRX has launched a redeveloped version of its TRX Core
digital platform, designed to help fitness professionals and personal trainers (PT) run
their businesses better.
news •
05 Aug 2021
Life Fitness has unveiled the new Integrity SL, its connected LED console designed for the
Integrity Series cardio portfolio.
product innovation •
03 Aug 2021
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming
the first budget gym operator to offer its members a hybrid club-in-club option.
news •
27 Jul 2021
Digital fitness platform Fiit has launched an interactive fitness app for the UK market, which is
capable of creating a fully interactive fitness experience directly via a user's TV.
news •
27 Jul 2021
With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
HCM Handbook 2021
Fitness startup Arena Innovation has secured US$5.2m worth of seed funding, as it looks
to launch
its robotically-assisted resistance training product to the market.
news •
23 Jul 2021
A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry
HCM Handbook 2021
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year
HCM Handbook 2021
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here
HCM Handbook 2021
Thought leader, Emma Barry, talks about the changes which have happened and how to adapt and move forward in the roaring 20s, including intoxicating solutions to motivate the unmotivated and addressing a wider demographic
HCM Handbook 2021
The rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have
HCM Handbook 2021
One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway
HCM Handbook 2021
Digital fitness content provider Wexer is launching a new wellness resource on its
connected Web
Player.
news •
21 Jul 2021
A new online training bundle and app is empowering personal trainers to build successful businesses
HCM issue 7 2021
Jo Farrier, head of commercial and resources at Active Northumberland, talks about how a
strategic partnership with Technogym is changing public perceptions of council leisure facilities
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health
HCM issue 7 2021
Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment
of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia
HCM issue 7 2021
Katie Lewis on workplace mental health and Alan Cooper on Retrain
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
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