mindfulness news & features
Nowatch, a new contender in the expanding biometric fitness tracker market has developed a
wearable device, in partnership with Philips, which measures cortisol levels and alerts users
about their stress load up to 60 minutes in advance..
news •
02 Aug 2022
A round up of recent research into mental health and highlights from the gamechanging Move Your Mental Health Report from the John W Brick Mental Health Foundation
HCM Handbook 2022
The inimitable Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, gives us the benefit of her insights into customer behaviour and how it will shape trends; including hyper personalisation and micro segmentation
HCM Handbook 2022
Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more
HCM Handbook 2022
Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US
HCM issue 4 2022
The co-founder and CEO of MindLabs wants to make looking after our mental health as normal as going to the gym
HCM issue 3 2022
A new mental health platform hopes to make looking after mental health "as normal as
going to the gym".
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31 Jan 2022
The chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic explains how the science of longevity will become the next disruptor for the sector
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
Mental health and mindfulness app Open has completed a Series A funding round worth US$9m,
with Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey among the high-profile investors.
news •
26 Oct 2021
Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting
members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation
HCM issue 9 2021
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services
with the launch of a new platform that adds live workouts to the mix.
news •
04 Oct 2021
New tech uses advanced machine learning to monitor patients’ mental health between visits to their health professional
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Wellness specialist Delos has launched a new mindfulness app which utilises the innate human
instinct to connect with nature and other living beings.
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26 Aug 2021
Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according to
the company, values the corporate fitness platform at US$2.2bn.
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30 Jun 2021
Everyone Active has expanded its digital fitness platform, Everyone on Demand, with the addition of
four new content partners.
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16 Jun 2021
Apple has previewed its much-awaited watchOS 8, the operating system for its Apple Watch
hardware.
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09 Jun 2021
The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK
HCM issue 5 2021
On-demand fitness streaming platform iFit has introduced a new programme of interactive body and
mind workouts, designed to "expand the definition" of exercise.
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18 May 2021
NonStop Gym in Switzerland has teamed up with Funxtion to create its member training app
HCM issue 4 2021
Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador
HCM issue 4 2021
Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations
HCM issue 4 2021
Fitbit is introducing stress management tools to millions of its users by bringing them to its activity
trackers for the first time.
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24 Apr 2021
Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation
Award for its LifeStart on Demand platform, following its acquisition of corporate fitness
and amenity management services provider LifeStart in November 2020.
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23 Apr 2021
Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager
HCM issue 3 2021
Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more
HCM issue 2 2021
There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life.
After all, isn’t that what we’re all searching for?
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 two have teamed up to create a free, virtual couch-to-exercise programme
HCM issue 1 2021
The Retention Convention saw experts sharing exciting examples of best practice around customer relationship building
HCM issue 1 2021
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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