social distancing news & features
HIIT Without the Hurt. It’s one of the
most memorable straplines in the fitness
industry and it’s been at the core of every
Speedflex session for almost ten years
HCM issue 9 2020
The organisers of the London Marathon recruited the help of one of UK's most advanced robotics
companies to ensure social distancing measures were adhered to during this year's race.
news •
06 Oct 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
Hutchison Technologies virtual solutions are helping operators expand their virtual offering
and get motivated members back into the club.
product innovation •
15 Sep 2020
Facebook for Business has introduced a new service, which enables users to
create their own event, such as a group workout or yoga class, host it and
collect payment, all in one place.
news •
22 Aug 2020
Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel
HCM issue 7 2020
This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts
HCM issue 7 2020
Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings
HCM issue 7 2020
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year
HCM issue 7 2020
The Wexer CEO explains why gyms must be equal parts physical and digital
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The CEO of Mosaic Spa & Health Clubs talks about his new book – More To Gain Than Just the Game
HCM issue 6 2020
The CEO of Wexer says COVID-19 has changed customer expectations and operators must adopt a hybrid physical/digital model to survive post-pandemic
HCM issue 6 2020
The CEO of JIMS Fitness explains his reopening strategy, which sees new member sales up 200 per cent
HCM issue 6 2020
Who’s winning on social? An analysis of social media responses to gym chains’ reopening videos
HCM issue 6 2020
How will facility provision change after lockdown? We ask the experts
HCM issue 5 2020
Software will power reopening – we look at new COVID-19 functionality
HCM issue 5 2020
Introducing the enhanced Technogym Mywellness platform and app.
Always evolving to support you, now and in the future
HCM issue 5 2020
A new survey tells us how consumers are likely to respond to reopening
HCM issue 5 2020
Caroline Constantine,
MD of Right Directions, shares critical guidance about safe operating procedures
HCM issue 5 2020
How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening
HCM issue 5 2020
Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work
HCM issue 5 2020
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
question mark over gyms and studios, which in many markets will be one of the last sectors
to be given the green light.
product innovation •
10 Jun 2020
A new app, which aims to help people get physically active and build healthy habits
through the power of group psychology, teamwork and friendship, has launched after securing
£500,000 worth of funding.
news •
03 Jun 2020
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical
activity sector.
news •
03 Jun 2020
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced a number of new features to its Mywellness platform,
aimed at helping health clubs and gyms emerge back to business from the COVID-19 lockdowns.
news •
26 May 2020
As Governments turn attention to a lockdown exit strategy, the world is bracing itself for a ‘new norm’
where social distancing and heightened hygiene requirements become a part of daily life.
product innovation •
08 May 2020
Whether sheltered from the storm by government support or facing the full impact of the shutdown, all operators will ultimately have to reopen while COVID-19 is still active in the community. The question is how?
HCM issue 4 2020
The researcher’s findings suggest exercise may help people survive COVID-19
HCM issue 4 2020
David Minton’s new global data platform shows COVID-19’s impact on the sector
HCM issue 4 2020
HCM magazine editor, Liz Terry, outlines the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness, from outdoor fitness to pandemic insurance
HCM Handbook 2020
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