strength-training news & features
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
The Formula 1 World Championship team Williams Racing has
partnered with Life Fitness to create a world-class training
facility, designed to drive performance on and off the track
HCM issue 6 2023
As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space
HCM issue 6 2023
Sport Brighton is inspiring the community with a new gym.
Barry Squires, head of sport, explains how the vision was brought to life
HCM issue 5 2023
People around the world are increasingly investing time in strengthening
their mental health. Myzone CEO of EMEA, David Stalker, looks at how
operators can support members to improve this aspect of their wellbeing
HCM issue 5 2023
Whoop has launched its new Strength Trainer feature, allowing members to
measure strength training exercises and assess the impact of muscular load.
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15 May 2023
Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers
HCM issue 4 2023
What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out
HCM issue 4 2023
During the pandemic, people invested in home workout equipment and virtual training
subscriptions to stay fit. Skip to the present day, and many people want to maintain their
healthy lifestyles without returning to the gym or studio.
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27 Apr 2023
We talk to the experts about how health clubs can best encourage women to take up weight lifting without fear of gymtimidation
HCM issue 3 2023
The new Sprint 8 programme from Matrix Fitness gives real and tangible results, says Steve Barrett
HCM issue 3 2023
Clive Ormerod and Aimee Arana explain the shared purpose behind the new partnership between Les Mills and Adidas to inspire more consumers to exercise
HCM issue 3 2023
Les Mills has created a brand new strength workout designed to engage the next generation of club members
HCM issue 2 2023
The industry is reinventing ‘love brands’ to unlock new growth opportunities, as Kath Hudson discovered
HCM issue 2 2023
We celebrate the incredible life of the founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest, following his recent death from complications arising from ALS
HCM issue 2 2023
Bhout is in pre-sales for its AI-driven boxing bag, which it calls a 'boxing bag with a brain'.
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27 Feb 2023
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ –
Australia and New Zealand) on a Workout Like Creed fitness campaign based around the
upcoming cinema release of fight movie Creed III.
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20 Feb 2023
ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown
HCM issue 1 2023
Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold
HCM issue 1 2023
Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof
HCM issue 1 2023
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from
its annual survey.
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05 Jan 2023
Nike has partnered with Netflix to stream 30 hours of Nike Training Club (NTC) workouts across
all territories in ten languages.
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23 Dec 2022
Garmin has released its Connect Fitness Report for 2022, which shows that users of its tech
have returned to their pre-pandemic fitness habits.
news •
21 Dec 2022
Eigen Fitness is launching AI-powered wearables called Nodes to help gym users measure their
weight training progress.
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09 Dec 2022
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days of 2022,
marking the start of this year’s Christmas shopping season. Now extending into ‘cyber week’
and finishing on Cyber Monday, it's a time when shops and companies offer significant
discounts on their products.
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24 Nov 2022
Technogym’s Biostrength offers training innovation for everyone, enabling users to enjoy strength gains that fit their personal goals
HCM issue 10 2022
Keiser UK has worked on a new strength installation for Salt Gymnasia in Woolacombe that drives customer engagement and retention rates
HCM issue 9 2022
Amanda Rees founded Bold, digital strength and balance training for older people
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The founder of the Brawn app explains how this new tech will increase participation in powerlifting
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
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