football news & features
Triyoga’s founder on growing a yoga startup into a lifestyle centre of excellence
HCM issue 8 2017
The star football pundit describes how he came to invest in the Speedflex system and why he believes it's a great workout
HCM issue 7 2017
The Olympic rowing champion discusses his new gym – Zacs Fitness – which provides functional training in small groups
HCM issue 6 2017
The founders of iMoves and winners of ukactive's ActiveLab competition on providing PE and dance packages to schools
HCM issue 6 2017
Who are the biggest, most profitable club
operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all
HCM issue 6 2017
The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise
HCM issue 5 2017
A team of engineers in Saudi Arabia has proposed how stadium seats in the near future
could be made more sustainably using the fibres of palm trees.
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25 Apr 2017
Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits
of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could
enhance the spectator experience.
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25 Oct 2016
The Wattbike makes athletes accountable to themselves, their coaches and teammates, with consistent, reliable data means there’s no hiding behind the numbers
HCM issue 9 2016
Wembley Stadium has launched what it calls “the world’s most technologically advanced
stadium tour”, using beacon technology, 360 video and augmented reality to provide a
mind-blowing interactive experience for visitors exploring the home of English football.
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20 Jul 2016
Innovative Wattbike training zones are transforming studios and gym floors across the country
HCM issue 6 2016
Rosie Farrer, Spice’s head of programmes, explains the concept and benefits of ‘time banking’, and how gyms can get involved
HCM issue 5 2016
Elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales says a lack of sleep is preventing many athletes from achieving a personal best. He'll be speaking at Elevate 2016
HCM issue 3 2016
Microsoft is dipping its toe in the sport market by adapting its augmented reality HoloLens
headset to expand fan experiences for National Football League (NFL) games.
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04 Feb 2016
Nottingham University’s new SYNRGY-based Active Trail is proving a hit with students and staff alike
HCM issue 2 2016
Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event
HCM issue 1 2016
Neil King, managing director of 1Life, explains the leisure operator’s root and branch transformation since 2013
HCM issue 1 2016
Video assistance for match officials, sin bins and temporary substitutions will be debated
at next month’s International Football Association Board (IFAB) Annual Business Meeting
(ABM).
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23 Dec 2015
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
A 2,000sq ft (186sq m) curved LED screen will be one of the features of a giant stylised
ship which is due to be built outside the home of the Minnesota Vikings.
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20 Nov 2015
A number of sports shown on the BBC are at risk of a drop in exposure and audience
figures as part of the broadcaster's plans for £150m worth of spending cuts.
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19 Nov 2015
This year’s new-look Leisure Industry Week had a strong focus on education. If you missed the keynotes, we have the low-down
HCM issue 11 2015
A new virtual training solution designed to get kids moving through a range of on-demand
and on-screen entertainment, fitness and dance activities has launched a Kickstarter
campaign to turbocharge its growth.
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25 Sep 2015
Gladstone’s Learn2 software has revolutionised course management, with benefits for both customers and the bottom line
HCM issue 10 2015
For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment
HCM issue 9 2015
Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year
HCM issue 9 2015
The former Lib Dem MEP and now president of EuropeActive talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the ‘Cinderalla sport’ of fitness
HCM issue 9 2015
Forest Green Rovers Football Club (FGR) has revealed ambitious plans to build a £100m, eco-
friendly sports and green technology complex which would include a new 5,000-capacity stadium.
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23 Jul 2015
Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity
HCM issue 6 2015
Olympic team pursuit gold medallist and England Rugby’s Tom Youngs explain why they use the Wattbike as part of their training regime
HCM issue 4 2015
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...