functional training news & features
Fitness franchises are piling in to the UK. We take a look at the market
HCM issue 4 2018
The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years
HCM issue 4 2018
The corrective exercise specialist says poor
breathing and movement techniques can
lead to serious injury during exercise
HCM issue 3 2018
The leading trade show for fitness, wellness
and health returns for another year
HCM issue 3 2018
ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark
Williamson share the industry trends
revealed in the annual report
HCM issue 1 2018
The founders of the functional training
gym on taking on the Indian fitness market
HCM issue 11 2017
The Fitness Hut CEO talks about
disrupting the Portuguese fitness market
and giving members more for less
HCM issue 9 2017
Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry
innovations that are making it easier than
ever before to keep fit on-the-go
HCM issue 9 2017
The founder of F45 talks about the
fitness franchise’s remarkable worldwide
growth in just three and a half years
HCM issue 9 2017
Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept
HCM issue 7 2017
Technogym kits out Towers Health & Racquets club with state-of-art equipment
HCM issue 7 2017
The CEO of Russian fitness operator
World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about
new ventures in Moscow and beyond
HCM issue 6 2017
The England Rugby International tells us about his upcoming cookbook and being a franchisee for functional training brand F45
HCM issue 5 2017
A look ahead to the highlights of this cross-sector event, which focuses on the huge challenge of tackling inactivity
HCM issue 4 2017
Flooring solutions specialist TVS Group pulled out all the stops to transform the free weights area at Huddersfield Leisure Centre and leave the gym in great shape for the new year rush and beyond
HCM issue 4 2017
McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model
HCM issue 4 2017
As functional training grows in popularity, operators are investing in ever-more eye-catching zones for their clubs
HCM issue 3 2017
Our mystery shoppers give their verdict on John Reed and Cyberobics, the new premium brands from McFIT
HCM issue 3 2017
The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 2 2017
DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces
HCM issue 1 2017
A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners
HCM issue 11 2016
The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool
HCM issue 10 2016
Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event
HCM issue 9 2016
Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
We round up some of the newest functional fitness products to hit the market
HCM issue 7 2016
The joint CEO of Mrs.Sporty talks to Kate Cracknell about a new functional training model and international expansion
HCM issue 4 2016
The CEO of Impuls talks about the roll-out of the operation across the Baltics
HCM issue 5 2016
Nottingham University’s new SYNRGY-based Active Trail is proving a hit with students and staff alike
HCM issue 2 2016
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report
HCM Handbook 2016
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