global news & features
The sector has huge room to grow, the McKinsey global lead tells Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2024
The co-founder of Sanctum talks about inspiration and going global with the unique, spiritual workout that originated in Amsterdam
HCM issue 7 2024
Personalised supplement company, Bioniq has closed a US$15 million Series B funding round.
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02 Aug 2024
We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park
HCM issue 6 2024
With indoor cycling as popular as ever, we talk to innovators about their delivery of more advanced technology and greater diversity of class styles
HCM issue 6 2024
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
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04 Jul 2024
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members.
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27 Jun 2024
Nike and recovery brand, Hyperice, have partnered to create two tech-driven
recovery products – a vest and boots – ahead of Paris 2024.
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22 Jun 2024
HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the fitness, health and wellness industry as consumer interest in wellbeing is driving a broader offering
HCM Handbook 2024
David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities
HCM Handbook 2024
Founder of Trouble Global, Emma Barry, says it’s time to stop romanticising about a return to pre-COVID times and get ChatGPT to write a new playbook
HCM Handbook 2024
HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts
HCM Handbook 2024
Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity
HCM Handbook 2024
Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months
HCM Handbook 2024
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM issue 5 2024
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been
designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM issue 5 2024
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are being reinvented to keep up with industry trends and rising consumer expectations
HCM issue 5 2024
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses,
which aims to
counter the traditional lending process and help business owners get swift
access to cash.
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08 May 2024
The CEO of BeyondActiv explains plans for the global expansion of the company’s fitness industry events
HCM issue 4 2024
As Pilates moves into the mainstream, we ask suppliers how they’re responding to the increasing demand for kit and training
HCM issue 4 2024
Snap Fitness is seeking a new investor to help achieve its goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028. We talk to the CEO of Lift Brands, to find out more
HCM issue 4 2024
With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space
HCM issue 4 2024
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for
international expansion.
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18 Apr 2024
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM issue 3 2024
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM issue 3 2024
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 3 2024
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM issue 3 2024
The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform
HCM issue 3 2024
EGYM snaps up Hussle as it moves to dominate the corporate wellness market with its Wellpass product
EGYM, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
with the acquisition of UK-based aggregator, Hussle.
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27 Mar 2024
The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand
HCM issue 2 2024
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok , Thailand



