recovery news & features
Active Nation’s MD and commercial director say they want to be influencers of activity, focusing on social impact
HCM issue 6 2021
Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses
HCM issue 5 2021
A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry can be the catalyst for recovery from the pandemic, as well as addressing many of the underlying issues which enabled COVID-19 to wreak such havoc says Liz Terry
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues
HCM issue 5 2021
fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of
content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in
leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.
product innovation •
10 May 2021
Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador
HCM issue 4 2021
Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 4 2021
On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service
HCM issue 4 2021
The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?
HCM issue 4 2021
Craig Cocking,
Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact
of the past 12 months and shares his
views on the future of the industry
HCM issue 4 2021
China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte
HCM issue 4 2021
Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton
HCM issue 4 2021
More than 30,000 Hussle users
have been turned into direct
members in the last 18 months.
HCM issue 4 2021
Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO
HCM issue 4 2021
Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping
HCM issue 4 2021
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has introduced a new wellness app, developed to help women
create an exercise regime based on their natural period cycle.
news •
23 Apr 2021
Fitness tech firm Therabody has expanded into a new area of wellness with the launch of a new
compression recovery device.
news •
06 Apr 2021
Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill
HCM issue 3 2021
Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate
HCM issue 3 2021
In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 3 2021
Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue
HCM issue 3 2021
Myzone CEO, Dave Wright, has announced the launch of MZ-Switch, a mobile heart rate monitor
which sits on the wrist or forearm. The new product joins the existing Myzone belt which sits on
the sternum.
news •
23 Mar 2021
A three-year-old-boy has died of the injuries he sustained in an accident involving a Peloton Tread+
running machine.
news •
19 Mar 2021
US-based sportswear giant Fabletics has launched its own, branded fitness offer, as part of a
strategy to develop a "360-degree health and wellness experience" for its customers.
news •
05 Mar 2021
The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives
HCM issue 2 2021
Babywearing workouts help new mothers regain strength and confidence, says the founder of Carifit
HCM issue 2 2021
When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’
HCM issue 2 2021
Uniting the Movement is a 10-year vision to use sport and activity to transform lives. Sport England’s CEO tells us what makes it so exciting
HCM issue 2 2021
Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership
HCM issue 2 2021
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