fitness news & features
Nuffield and Manchester Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver medical interventions in a fitness setting
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
The MD of Everlast Gyms learned valuable lessons during his time at TRIB3, the boutique gym franchise he co-founded. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM issue 1 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
Positive company culture can add commercial value and a competitive advantage, as Kath Hudson discovers
HCM issue 1 2025
New digital platforms are making the management of health club and gym assets efficient and straightforward while optimising resources, reports Julie Cramer
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
Global corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian
corporate wellness market.
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17 Dec 2024
Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering
a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active
HCM issue 11 2024
Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group
exercise and functional training spaces
HCM issue 11 2024
ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment
servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence
HCM issue 11 2024
EGYM is transforming
fitness programmes in
North Northamptonshire
HCM issue 11 2024
The joint CEO of RSG Group tells Kath Hudson that a big move early on in his career prepared him to step up to the role on the death of Rainer Schaller
HCM issue 11 2024
Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact
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
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
The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry
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
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
The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market
HCM issue 11 2024
A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund a fully automated wearable nutrition tracker which
takes photos of food and calculates its calorific and nutritional values.
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10 Dec 2024
The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health
HCM issue 11 2024
The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 11 2024
Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support
new growth initiatives and reach a global audience.
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28 Nov 2024
The University of Warwick has unveiled a £1 million
refurbished gym in partnership with Matrix Fitness
HCM issue 10 2024
It’s time for the fitness, health and wellness sector to lobby in partnership with other service sectors, such as retail and hospitality, says Liz Terry
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
New technology is supporting the development of ‘workout builders’, which use AI to design customised exercises to enhance member results
HCM issue 10 2024
The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it
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
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