mental health news & features
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product innovation •
23 Feb 2021
The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done
HCM issue 1 2021
The pandemic has shown the need for us to embrace prevention in all areas of life
HCM issue 1 2021
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
The Bicycle Mayor of Coventry talks about bikes and public health challenges
HCM issue 1 2021
Richard Lucas, founder of GoVox, explains how his system helps clubs identify athletes who are struggling with mental health issues
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
FunXtion and GoodLife Fitness collaborated to help Canadians stay fit in the gym and at home
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Salus Optima is working with McLaren Racing to empower team members
to improve their health
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
UneeQ, a digital human company, has worked with mental wellbeing platform Mentemia to
transform famous New Zealand rugby player, Sir John Kirwan, into the world's first digital
human mental health coach.
news •
15 Dec 2020
Our sector can do more for active ageing – it’s never been more important
HCM issue 10 2020
A new study from the Global Wellness Institute highlights the scope of the $121bn mental wellbeing market
HCM issue 10 2020
Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss
HCM issue 10 2020
The science shows being fit mitigates against COVID-19. We’ve proven we can operate safely under the SAGE COVID-secure Framework. Time to join it up by securing essential service status
HCM issue 10 2020
Passive relaxation improves heart rate variability. This study shows active interventions can have the same effect
HCM issue 10 2020
The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon
HCM issue 10 2020
The chair of énergie and vice chair of BMF on bringing together indoor, outdoor, online and VR fitness
HCM issue 10 2020
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live
classes and one-on-one therapy, has secured US$3m worth of seed funding.
news •
31 Oct 2020
Gympass added personal training to its platform during lockdown and has now delivered 30,000 sessions globally
HCM issue 9 2020
'Emerging successfully out of a crisis as significant as this pandemic requires visionary leadership, creative thinking and innovative collaboration' says David Stalker
HCM issue 9 2020
Modelling by 4global shows what we can expect for UK public sector fitness
HCM issue 9 2020
PureGym is the second largest operator in Europe. Its CEO talks about expansion and influencing government policy
HCM issue 9 2020
Online fitness platform TV.FIT – which specialises in "affordable and flexible" workouts –
has
launched a new app which will enable members to stream content directly to their
smartphone,
tablet or TV.
news •
06 Oct 2020
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the
outlook for companies supplying services to corporate partners looked precarious.
product innovation •
05 Oct 2020
Research from Sport England shows physical activity in England is worth £85.5bn each year in economic impact
HCM issue 8 2020
Wattbike’s lead sport scientist
Eddie Fletcher discusses the importance
of health assessments, changes in
consumer behaviour post-lockdown and
the latest UK government strategy
HCM issue 8 2020
Five months after the start of lockdown, Leisure-net Solutions surveyed the public leisure sector to gauge how its faring
HCM issue 8 2020
The House of Wisdom co-founder tells us about the new wellness business in London dedicated to personal and spiritual development
HCM issue 8 2020
Immersive equipment specialist Echelon Fitness has launched a new smart rower for the at-home
fitness market.
news •
04 Sep 2020
In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work
Out To Help Out campaign.
product innovation •
02 Sep 2020
COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts
HCM issue 7 2020
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