meditation news & features
These industry veterans are one of the
largest Planet Fitness franchisees. They
tell us the secret to their success
HCM issue 2 2019
After a career with Virgin Active,
Fitness First and WeWork, Gaunt has
devised and launched a new fitness
business called Hero. He explains
the concept to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2019
The co-founder of Mindset talks about
growing a business based on mental
as much as physical wellbeing
HCM issue 10 2018
The science of floatation and how
introducing this mindful practice could add
a wellness element to your health club and
tie in with your mind:body programme
HCM issue 8 2018
The Third Space CEO on why experience
design is at the heart of the operation
HCM issue 8 2018
The entrepreneur explains the concept behind Club W, which is aimed at helping older woman ‘live longer by living well’
HCM issue 7 2018
Mark Anthony’s new boutique studio has
sunlight simulation as its USP
HCM issue 5 2018
HIIT is evolving and being combined with
other disciplines (HIIT plus a sound bath
anyone?). Kath Hudson investigates
HCM issue 5 2018
The director of wellbeing at healthy fast food chain Leon discusses the company’s wellbeing centre for employees
HCM issue 4 2018
WeWork’s head of wellness explains why
the workspace brand has launched a gym
HCM issue 1 2018
Wellness looks set to take centre stage in the fitness industry, says Lauretta Ihonor
HCM issue 1 2018
The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about
his plans for making wellness and customer
service key priorities for the fitness brand
HCM issue 1 2018
Fitness and wellness studio FlyFit is planning to expand to three more airports next year,
while it puts the finishing touches to its first site at Heathrow.
news •
08 Dec 2017
LIVunLtd’s fitness director wants to
reinvent residential gyms
HCM issue 9 2017
Sleep services are being offered by some
gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?
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
A boutique fitness studio is coming to Heathrow Airport. Its founder tells all
HCM issue 8 2017
Triyoga’s founder on growing a yoga startup into a lifestyle centre of excellence
HCM issue 8 2017
Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept
HCM issue 7 2017
A new breed of meditation studio in the US is offering drop-in sessions for people wanting to take time out from their stressful lives. Is this set to become a global trend?
HCM issue 3 2017
A new breed of boutique studio is showing how meditation and mindfulness can be packaged in a way that engages today’s consumer, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2017
Two key trends will shape the physical activity sector in 2017, says Kate Cracknell and they complement and oppose each other in equal measure: technology, driving an ‘always on’ culture, and a boom in mindfulness
HCM Handbook 2017
Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials
HCM Handbook 2017
New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health
HCM issue 11 2016
By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts
HCM issue 11 2016
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
The practices of meditation and mindfulness have seen huge growth – and it’s time for health clubs to get on-board
HCM issue 8 2016
After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is
launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.
news •
28 Jul 2016
Practising mindfulness can help alleviate low back pain
the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing
platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal
transformation.”
news •
13 Jun 2016
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