functional training news & features
The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK
HCM issue 5 2021
Hamilton’s Honour is Leicester’s newest fitness studio opening, with the
latest innovation from Technogym
HCM issue 4 2021
Interactive digital fitness specialist FunXtion has partnered with health and fitness tracking software
provider WeFitter.
news •
18 Feb 2021
A 19th century mill in Hampshire has been converted into a high-end training gym by O’Shea and his partners
HCM issue 1 2021
Working the glutes is vital for balance, power and wellbeing. Tom Tawell reports
HCM issue 10 2020
The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon
HCM issue 10 2020
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with
Physical Company to support its rapid growth.
product innovation •
11 Nov 2020
The founder of CPASE talks about opening her five-star luxe boutique
HCM issue 9 2020
The historic Stoke Park hotel has installed the latest Matrix Fitness 7xi Cardio Range to upgrade its gym and introduce more tech
HCM issue 8 2020
Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel
HCM issue 7 2020
In response to the pandemic, TRX, the global leader in functional training equipment, world-
class training content, and app-based training technology, transformed its TRX Suspension
Training Course into a free, live virtual edition via Zoom.
product innovation •
17 Jul 2020
University College Birmingham has invested in elite performance equipment
HCM issue 6 2020
Combining fitness elements is making strength training more accessible
HCM issue 6 2020
The CEO of JIMS Fitness explains his reopening strategy, which sees new member sales up 200 per cent
HCM issue 6 2020
Precor has been engaged with modernising Aberdeen Sports Village
HCM issue 5 2020
Balance training is hitting the mainstream. We round up the latest kit available
HCM issue 5 2020
Experts tell how a few small upgrades to your flooring could help attract members back when lockdown is lifted
HCM issue 4 2020
Experts share their tips on how to make functional training more fun for members
HCM issue 4 2020
The franchise sector has investors keen to back businesses with the potential to grow
HCM Handbook 2020
The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to
enable it to
offer a stronger user experience with digital connectivity at its core.
product innovation •
06 Apr 2020
Sony’s Henrik Bengtsson explains the company’s collaboration with Precor on an innovative new product
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Supplier Matrix Fitness latest collaboration with Long Stratton Leisure Centre, run by South Norfolk Council
HCM issue 3 2020
Consumers are seeking varied, effective
workouts. It’s time to take a new approach
to designing fitness areas, as Physical
Company’s James Anderson explains
HCM issue 3 2020
The industry catalyst has released a new
book: Building a Badass Boutique
HCM issue 3 2020
Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the latest
product launches from Rotators Shield,
Life Fitness, Tribe Sports and Auster
HCM issue 2 2020
The high-end operator has launched its
sixth full service club, in London. We take
a look at this £10m club, the largest to
open in the city for more than 10 years and
location of the first Little Space kids’ gym
HCM issue 2 2020
The pool is the most expensive facility in most clubs. HCM explores how it can be used for aqua rehab, to sweat the assets and offer a valuable service to customers
HCM issue 1 2020
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