functional news & features
LFX customisable experiences are the next step in the
evolution of the Life Fitness functional training offering
HCM issue 8 2023
Schloss Roxburghe, the luxury five-star resort in the Scottish borders, has chosen
Technogym to enhance its wellness offering with a new gym and fitness suite
HCM issue 8 2023
The booming market for strength training is driving growth in everything from hardware to programming, as Steph Eaves discovers
HCM issue 8 2023
The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model
HCM issue 8 2023
A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers
HCM issue 8 2023
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by actor
Chris Hemsworth, and his coach, Luke Zocchi, has signalled it will launch a line of fitness equipment
to complement its digital product, meaning Centr will then exist as a "physical and digital offering".
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31 Aug 2023
PSLT is working with Rise Fitness to deliver the kit for the roll-out of its new gym chain
HCM issue 7 2023
How can operators tap into growing and more diverse Pilates market segments by changing the way they connect with people?
HCM issue 7 2023
The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.
HCM Handbook 2023
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space
HCM issue 6 2023
Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands
HCM issue 6 2023
The Formula 1 World Championship team Williams Racing has
partnered with Life Fitness to create a world-class training
facility, designed to drive performance on and off the track
HCM issue 6 2023
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
The Strength Method founder reveals how mid-life women can build their power, confidence and self-mastery
HCM issue 6 2023
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed
plans to focus on cycling, with new Apple Watch functionality that can deliver similar results to
specialised cycling computers.
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06 Jun 2023
Sport Brighton is inspiring the community with a new gym.
Barry Squires, head of sport, explains how the vision was brought to life
HCM issue 5 2023
Block Gym has partnered with Matrix Fitness to launch a new workout experience at Royal William Yard
HCM issue 5 2023
The founder of Kidzania tells us about Kinezis, his pioneering new fitness and entertainment concept which launched in Mexico and is set for global expansion
HCM issue 5 2023
As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide
HCM issue 4 2023
We talk to the experts about how health clubs can best encourage women to take up weight lifting without fear of gymtimidation
HCM issue 3 2023
The Heartcore founder talks about the evolution of her brand, expansion without VC backing and her global ambitions for growth
HCM issue 3 2023
Designers and suppliers share thoughts and inspiration for your refurbishment
HCM issue 2 2023
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
and physical activity.
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08 Mar 2023
Matrix Fitness has transformed Salt Ayre leisure centre and boosted membership with a radical refurbishment
HCM issue 2 2023
ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown
HCM issue 1 2023
The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training
HCM issue 1 2023
Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold
HCM issue 1 2023
The Mine in Baltimore has a strategy of 360 degree wellness and plans to grow across the US. We find out more from its director of operations
HCM issue 1 2023
Fitronics will host its first-ever customer experience-focussed Summit, ConnectCX, on 3
October in Solihull, UK, in partnership with Proinsight.
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