global news & features
Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2022
HCM is celebrating 300 issues this month and reflecting on the journey so far, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 3 2022
Thrive Gym is the UK’s first commercial gym to
offer fitness experiences from Freemotion and iFIT,
which offer connected experiences for members
HCM issue 3 2022
As it celebrates its 300th edition, HCM can feel proud of producing the richest primary source material for our great sector, says Steven Ward of GO Fit
HCM issue 3 2022
The founder and CEO of fitness platform Myzone talks future plans after receiving a multi-million dollar investment, and explains the new features that will give clubs the edge for member engagement
HCM issue 3 2022
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first three locations
having opened in the Washington DC area as part of a cluster rollout.
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16 Mar 2022
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working
on diversity in the sector.
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14 Mar 2022
The big mission at the Global Health & Fitness Alliance? Getting health clubs recognised as an essential service. The Fitness & Lifestyle Group CEO explains
HCM issue 2 2022
The war in Ukraine must strengthen our resolve to build a better world, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 2 2022
Every local authority will qualify for a free review funded by Sport England as part of Moving Communities
HCM issue 2 2022
As énergie Fitness ramps up its global expansion plans,
international development director, Rod Hill, explains
why he believes the multi-fitness concept is irresistible
HCM issue 2 2022
As Pure Gym expands into the US under the name Pure Fitness, its chief strategy officer talks about the opening of the first three budget clubs in Washington, DC
HCM issue 2 2022
Creating an exciting, fully immersive digital ecosystem for members on the gym floor is all down to the latest tech. Top equipment suppliers show us how
HCM issue 2 2022
People with disabilities and long-term health challenges want to be active. How can we remove barriers, asks Kath Hudson
HCM issue 2 2022
The MD of Fitness First talks to Kate Cracknell about creating new products, new motivations and a whole new vision, as he’s tasked with reinventing the brand as a standalone enterprise
HCM issue 2 2022
Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court
action brought by F45 in the Australian Federal Court.
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15 Feb 2022
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
new trends for the year ahead in health and wellness.
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08 Feb 2022
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available in the
Metaverse.
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03 Feb 2022
Boxing franchise, UBX, has ambitions to do for boxing what franchise F45 has done for functional training
HCM issue 1 2022
The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19
HCM issue 1 2022
Freemotion uses connected fitness
and omnichannel experiences to benefit
exercisers and clubs the world over
HCM issue 1 2022
The vice president international of Life Fitness, shares his insight into the future and how
the organisation is delivering on its strategy to co-create unique member experiences
HCM issue 1 2022
Keeping members actively engaged has never been more important. Abi Harris reports on the latest ideas and inspiration from the Retention Convention
HCM issue 1 2022
Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings
HCM issue 1 2022
Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay … for
a while at least.
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25 Jan 2022
Styku has appointed Nicholas Trosko as its new chief revenue officer.
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25 Jan 2022
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market, valuing the
business at £24m.
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11 Jan 2022
Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends
expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.
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04 Jan 2022
Gympass has acquired online personal training platform Trainiac for an undisclosed amount.
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21 Dec 2021
Hospitality management software system ResortSuite is set to be acquired by Saas software
solution provider Agilysys in a US$25m (€22.2m, £18.8m) deal in January 2022.
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17 Dec 2021
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...