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FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network makes an essential contribution to a long and fulfilling life for people. At the annual FIBO Show, therefore, all players from the fitness, wellness and health sectors come together and form the hot spot for innovations, investments and trends for an active lifestyle.
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Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content offering,
giving access to hundreds of new workouts.
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16 Jul 2024
Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking
is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
HCM issue 6 2024
With indoor cycling as popular as ever, we talk to innovators about their delivery of more advanced technology and greater diversity of class styles
HCM issue 6 2024
The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment
HCM issue 6 2024
As the UK health sector struggles with demand, health clubs are now stepping in to offer medical service support
HCM issue 6 2024
We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park
HCM issue 6 2024
UK Active has initiated a new research project with Savanta to dive deeper into what truly motivates today’s consumers
HCM issue 6 2024
Mindbody, has launched a specialist insurance programme for its customers which is being delivered
through its platform.
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12 Jul 2024
Being passed over for a promotion early in his career gave the now CEO of Urban Gym Group the push he needed to climb the ranks of the fitness industry. He talks to Kath Hudson about what it taught him
HCM issue 6 2024
Dr Tim Anstiss talks to HCM about the ‘coachbots’ he’s developing to help clubs successfully support behaviour change in members
HCM issue 6 2024
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help
studios motivate more members to reach their fitness goals.
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09 Jul 2024
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
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04 Jul 2024
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members.
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27 Jun 2024
Deloitte shares some of the analysis from its 11th annual deep dive into the European health and fitness industry, including evidence that the sector is back to pre-pandemic levels
HCM Handbook 2024
Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity
HCM Handbook 2024
Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months
HCM Handbook 2024
Recent research by Nuffield Health and Sport England shows women are less active than men. Kath Hudson looks at some of the work underway to close the enjoyment gap
HCM Handbook 2024
HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the fitness, health and wellness industry as consumer interest in wellbeing is driving a broader offering
HCM Handbook 2024
Director at Active Insight, Mike Hill, reports on the seven core findings from the Customer Service Survey which collected data from 184 local authorities
HCM Handbook 2024
HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts
HCM Handbook 2024
Musculoskeletal issues are one of the biggest causes of workplace absenteeism, coming at a huge personal cost to individuals and causing an economic drag. How can the health club sector make an impact?
HCM Handbook 2024
As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits
HCM Handbook 2024
McKinsey’s Future of Wellness Survey showed that global consumer interest in wellbeing is still building. Among other things, there’s consumer appetite for sleep, sexual health, health testing and weight loss products
HCM Handbook 2024
Founder of Trouble Global, Emma Barry, says it’s time to stop romanticising about a return to pre-COVID times and get ChatGPT to write a new playbook
HCM Handbook 2024
Apple has previewed the upcoming watchOS 11, which has more health and fitness insights
and offers more personalisation than ever before.
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12 Jun 2024
Noraxon’s next-generation motion capture system, MyoMotion, can be used by PTs to enable
custom training programmes, minimise injuries and help with rehabilitation by measuring
athletes’ movements in real-time.
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11 Jun 2024
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to
exercise more vigorously and eat more fruit and vegetables, but their mental health often
suffers.
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28 May 2024
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances.
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24 May 2024
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been
designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM issue 5 2024
Matrix Fitness has partnered with Aberystwyth University
to create a self-powered eco-gym in its new sports dome
HCM issue 5 2024
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
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