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The healthtech entrepreneur says gyms
could benefit from VR physiotherapy
HCM issue 9 2017
The founders of Boom Cycle share the realities of creating an indoor cycling chain
HCM issue 8 2017
Fitness entrepreneur David Barton on why metabolic typing is the future of weight and fat loss in health clubs
HCM issue 5 2017
IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh reports on the many highlights of the recent convention and trade show in Los Angeles, US
HCM issue 5 2017
Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials
HCM Handbook 2017
A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners
HCM issue 11 2016
Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair
HCM issue 11 2016
What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?
HCM issue 11 2016
Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event
HCM issue 9 2016
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
launch a new virtual programming service for health clubs.
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02 Aug 2016
Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing
platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal
transformation.”
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13 Jun 2016
A new app has been launched that enables UK gym owners to trade-in their old fitness
equipment within minutes via an online auction platform.
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03 Jun 2016
Could you lead the commoditisation of the spa industry in the UK? Massage Heights is looking for international expansion partners.
HCM issue 6 2016
A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention
to boosting youth activity through an innovative new booking platform designed to get
young people moving.
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11 May 2016
Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the
marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus
Ingerslev.
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22 Mar 2016
The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology
HCM issue 3 2016
Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as
the firm revs up for an expansion into the US market.
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08 Feb 2016
Oil giant Shell has built Africa’s first human-powered football pitch as part of a programme to inspire
entrepreneurs with innovative energy solutions.
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18 Dec 2015
It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to
say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential
gamechanger for the leisure industry.
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19 Nov 2015
Fitness entrepreneur Matt Roberts has launched a new on-demand digital workout channel
which he hopes will become the 'Netflix for Fitness'.
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12 Nov 2015
In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of
their software, rather than the physical kit itself.
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09 Oct 2015
A leading US massage spa chain is aiming to start a revolution in the UK massage industry
HCM issue 9 2015
ClassPass targets those who want to cherry pick the classes they attend. Co-founder Payal Kadakia talks about its swift rise to success and expansion beyond New York
HCM issue 7 2015
One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe
head trauma after slipping on a treadmill while on holiday, according to Mexican officials.
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06 May 2015
VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards
HCM issue 6 2015
Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March
HCM issue 5 2015
Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel
HCM issue 5 2015
Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report
HCM issue 10 2014
The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK
HCM issue 6 2014
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