stress news & features
UneeQ, a digital human company, has worked with mental wellbeing platform Mentemia to
transform famous New Zealand rugby player, Sir John Kirwan, into the world's first digital
human mental health coach.
news •
15 Dec 2020
Passive relaxation improves heart rate variability. This study shows active interventions can have the same effect
HCM issue 10 2020
A new study from the Global Wellness Institute highlights the scope of the $121bn mental wellbeing market
HCM issue 10 2020
The co-founder of Next Health on helping people optimise their health and his plans for global growth
HCM issue 9 2020
What would you do if you found out a member with COVID-19 had attended your gym? One club tells its story
HCM issue 9 2020
Premier Software Solutions' flagship business management system, Core by Premier Software,
is the leading single and multi-site solution designed specifically for the spa, wellness
and leisure industries.
product innovation •
13 Oct 2020
A new study suggests that exercise leads to elevated galanin levels – which in turn helps the brain’s stress response, giving more resilience
HCM issue 8 2020
In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work
Out To Help Out campaign.
product innovation •
02 Sep 2020
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service
and smartphone app.
news •
01 Sep 2020
Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings
HCM issue 7 2020
The founder of Sana on creating a mask that replicates the effects of meditation via electrical stimulation
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
We find out how this tech giant continues to evolve its fitness offering, with aspirations to develop whole-life solutions
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Using AI technology, Freeletics learns from 41 million users worldwide. Its CEO tells us more
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Trent Ward and Yves Béhar have created an elegant home gym solution that uses AI and machine learning to coach users
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer
devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.
news •
14 Jul 2020
The City of Portland in Maine, US, is investing in a wellness programme for its entire workforce. We talk to the founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays
HCM issue 6 2020
Balance training is hitting the mainstream. We round up the latest kit available
HCM issue 5 2020
Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen
HCM issue 5 2020
How can operators encourage women and beginners to try strength training?
HCM issue 5 2020
GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response
HCM issue 5 2020
Digital music, podcast, and video streaming service, Spotify, has launched Daily
Wellness: A new mix of motivational podcasts and personalised music to help
people
de-stress and stay well during the lockdown.
news •
16 May 2020
The founder of Remedy Place on setting up the world’s first ‘social wellness club’
HCM issue 4 2020
Marcus Kingwell from EMD UK reports on Sweating Your Assets: The Value of Group Exercise. Together, UK local authorities, operators, the workforce and the industry can promote group exercise to bring about
a healthier nation
HCM Handbook 2020
The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.
HCM Handbook 2020
Independent operators are driving creativity in the delivery of a wide range of vibrant fitness businesses. We look at some of the best, from those catering for members with elite sporting backgrounds to inventive gym spaces
HCM Handbook 2020
Yetisen is using tattoos to show real-time changes to internal health
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals
curb anxiety and stress during the coronavirus shutdown.
news •
02 Apr 2020
Obesity and ageing have the same effects
on the body, with some impacts being
irreversible, according to new research
HCM issue 3 2020
A study by Decathlon has found that
couples who train together stay together
HCM issue 3 2020
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...