stress news & features
Private equity firm North Castle Partners
has made possible the Barry’s Bootcamp
expansion and Curves’ success in Asia. We
talk to the firm’s fitness lead, Jon Canarick
HCM issue 5 2019
The benefits of recovery and its importance in maximising the impact of exercise need to
be communicated to the general public by the fitness industry. However, the introduction
of various recovery-focused technologies will serve to give the fitness sector tools to rely
upon in delivering more effective recovery concepts.
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26 Apr 2019
Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities
set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future
HCM Handbook 2019
So much emphasis is given to hard
workouts, we sometimes forget that
gains are made during recovery. Do your
members understand the importance of
resting well? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 4 2019
Could Versaclimber classes become the
next big thing? We check out the concepts
reinvigorating this classic piece of kit
HCM issue 4 2019
Entrepreneurs on both sides of the
Atlantic – Cityrow’s Helaine Knapp in the
US and The Engine Room’s Chris Heron
in the UK – are building their boutiques by
sharing their passion for rowing
HCM issue 4 2019
The world’s biggest fitness trade show takes place in April. We take a look
HCM issue 3 2019
Is the boutique boom reaching the peak of its lifecycle? ukactive CEO Steven Ward asks a panel of experts
HCM issue 3 2019
The Flykick co-founder on how he took
advantage of an untapped opportunity in
the London group fitness market
HCM issue 2 2019
Kristen Walsh talks to some of IHRSA
2019’s keynote speakers
HCM issue 2 2019
A new documentary has questioned
whether meat is the best type of protein
to build muscle mass. Experts weigh in
HCM issue 2 2019
While standing for three minutes in a
space cooled to minus 130° may sound
like a tough sell to your members,
cryotherapy is gaining in popularity
HCM issue 11 2018
Research shows that millennials are now
more stressed than those who lived
through the world wars. We look at
whether gyms can help their members to
develop their resilience
HCM issue 9 2018
The University Arms hotel in Cambridge,
has had an £80m renovation and Matrix
did the gym. We take a look
HCM issue 8 2018
The science of floatation and how
introducing this mindful practice could add
a wellness element to your health club and
tie in with your mind:body programme
HCM issue 8 2018
The founders tell us about their plan to become the UK’s dominant yoga chain
HCM issue 7 2018
The fitness and diet guru, known for her
six-week programme, takes her workout
and wellness concept to Harrods
HCM issue 6 2018
Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless
skin display giving real-time biometric
data will soon be available
HCM issue 5 2018
The head of research at Les Mills explains
his latest research into calorie burn
HCM issue 5 2018
Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science from academia
HCM issue 4 2018
Kristen Walsh speaks to IHRSA 2018’s
keynote speaker Lisa Bodell about
simplification and innovation in business
HCM issue 3 2018
WeWork’s head of wellness explains why
the workspace brand has launched a gym
HCM issue 1 2018
New research suggests that combined
Indian yoga and aerobic exercise is
significantly better at reducing heart
disease risk than either exercise alone
HCM issue 11 2017
ukactive’s public affairs director Huw
Edwards highlights physical activity’s role
in workplace wellbeing
HCM issue 11 2017
Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia
recently launched a tech-centred hybrid
fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace.
We meet the duo behind it
HCM issue 11 2017
How can instructors prioritise safety in
group exercise classes without having to
compromise on the fun experience and
great results participants expect?
HCM issue 10 2017
Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this
year’s Global Wellness Summit.
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21 Sep 2017
Sleep services are being offered by some
gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?
HCM issue 9 2017
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