global news & features
A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The founder of the Active Giving app is passionate about saving the planet
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
EGYM has completed a US$41m Series E financing round led by Mayfair Equity Partners, a leading
tech and consumer growth investor.
news •
17 Sep 2021
Hyperice is using its recent acquisition of mental wellness company Core to create a new brand
identity that will position it as a holistic, high-performance wellness brand.
news •
13 Sep 2021
Whoop has raised US$200m in a Series F funding round, resulting in the tech start-up
being valued
at US$3.6bn.
news •
01 Sep 2021
Les Mills is launching a new digital network called
Les Mills Connect to help clubs build back better and
emerge from the pandemic with a stronger business
HCM issue 8 2021
Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45
HCM issue 8 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth
HCM issue 8 2021
Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study
HCM issue 8 2021
Power Plate has teamed up with Myzone to provide its community with new class experiences
and
the opportunity to offer rewards based on effort, every time they move.
product innovation •
09 Aug 2021
A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry
HCM Handbook 2021
The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year
HCM Handbook 2021
Deloitte’s eighth annual report into the European health and fitness market has assessed the destruction of the pandemic. Liz Terry summarises some key findings
HCM Handbook 2021
Industry research showed independent gyms were more resilient in last year’s challenging conditions than some of the big operators, we find out why
HCM Handbook 2021
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
HCM Handbook 2021
For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here
HCM Handbook 2021
One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway
HCM Handbook 2021
Digital fitness content provider Wexer is launching a new wellness resource on its
connected Web
Player.
news •
21 Jul 2021
A new online training bundle and app is empowering personal trainers to build successful businesses
HCM issue 7 2021
New competition is coming from every direction, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 7 2021
Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world
HCM issue 7 2021
Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment
of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia
HCM issue 7 2021
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
Katie Lewis on workplace mental health and Alan Cooper on Retrain
HCM issue 7 2021
Let’s talk about Orbit4 – the secret behind successful gyms.
promotion •
18 Jul 2021
iFIT Health & Fitness has acquired Sweat, the popular, female-focused fitness platform set up in
2015 by Australian fitness trainer and entrepreneur Kayla Itsines and co-founder Tobi Pearce.
news •
14 Jul 2021
Magicline gym management software – the system used by RSG Group – has been
launched globally in English by owner, The Sport Alliance Group.
news •
06 Jul 2021
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
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