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Cybex unveils its new Sparc Trainer – the next evolution of high intensity training
HCM issue 9 2015
Conceived by fashion designer Donna Karan, the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy programme is bringing the medical and complementary worlds together
HCM issue 8 2015
Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain
HCM issue 8 2015
New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children
HCM issue 6 2015
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable
technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.
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20 Apr 2015
The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth
HCM issue 5 2015
The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 5 2015
Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based
on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and
survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.
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04 Mar 2015
Study highlights a new treadmill test that identifies a person’s risk of dying
HCM issue 4 2015
In her IHRSA 15 keynote, psychologist Kelly McGonigal spoke about the science of willpower and how the health and fitness industry can seek to harness it
HCM issue 4 2015
New Ipsos MORI research highlights a worrying trend for people to follow the sedentary norm
HCM issue 3 2015
The award-winning author and New York Times columnist will discuss the qualities of strong leaders at IHRSA 2015
HCM issue 2 2015
trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015
HCM issue 2 2015
Kate Cracknell talks to the partner of investment firm Encore Capital about its plans to create London’s leading group of holistic health clubs
HCM issue 2 2015
Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015
HCM Handbook 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer
Trends forecast report, highlighting an expected boom in consumers' desire for
preventative healthcare via digital devices – given the current popularity of
fitness and dieting apps.
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19 Jan 2015
The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015
HCM issue 1 2015
Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus
on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of
heavy losses.
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14 Nov 2014
Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit
HCM issue 11 2014
Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the
wearable tech market, Microsoft has duly proven that there’s no smoke without
fire by unveiling the Microsoft Band.
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31 Oct 2014
Kath Hudson offers an overview of the groups and schemes pitching to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis
HCM issue 10 2014
The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans
HCM issue 9 2014
American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record
metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with
Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.
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26 Aug 2014
Research from the US shows that the key to getting exercise results lies in upping the intensity
HCM issue 8 2014
Mental health is often treated as the poor relation to physical health. How can health clubs address this?
HCM issue 6 2014
Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues
HCM issue 6 2014
Gymtopia, Hukka, Finland, squash balls, therapeutic blankets, autistic, autism
HCM issue 6 2014
EuropeActive plans to grow usage of fitness centres to 80 million members across Europe by 2025. But how?
HCM issue 6 2014
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