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Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting
members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation
HCM issue 9 2021
At-home pilates reformer brand Frame Fitness has secured a US$5m seed financing round led by
Mark Mastrov, founder and former CEO of 24 Hour Fitness.
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04 Oct 2021
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services
with the launch of a new platform that adds live workouts to the mix.
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04 Oct 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness
HCM issue 7 2021
The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared
HCM issue 5 2021
Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager
HCM issue 3 2021
The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans
HCM issue 2 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. Co-founder Preston Lewis tells why VR and gaming is the perfect way to get people addicted to fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Passive relaxation improves heart rate variability. This study shows active interventions can have the same effect
HCM issue 10 2020
Ruskin Fitness Club has transformed its gym with a major refit and new dedicated workout zones
HCM issue 10 2020
A study suggests exercise can reduce symptoms of depression in young people by amplifying reward processing
HCM issue 9 2020
The CEO of global markets at Les Mills is preparing to row the Atlantic to raise money for charity
HCM issue 9 2020
What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights
HCM issue 7 2020
CrossFit Fort Ashton’s owner shares insights into how he built his tribe and got them through lockdown
HCM issue 6 2020
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create a free, bespoke
online fitness platform for NHS staff.
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17 Jun 2020
Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work
HCM issue 5 2020
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020 range
of smart TV models.
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31 May 2020
Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global lockdown
by ramping up the marketing of its Peloton Digital Membership which gives access to live
streaming and on-demand classes without equipment via the Peloton App.
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15 May 2020
The franchise sector has investors keen to back businesses with the potential to grow
HCM Handbook 2020
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced the launch of David Lloyd Clubs @Home to
engage members during the coronavirus closure.
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26 Mar 2020
Dan Rees of Premier Global NASM
starts a debate about the safest way to
stretch, with a response from Flexology
HCM issue 3 2020
Auro launches a new personal training
app; Pavigym’s Wexo flooring supports
cross-training zones; FunXtion’s online
training tool explained and Vitapure
presents its drinks dispenser, which makes
money, while reducing single plastic usage
HCM issue 1 2020
HCM talks to the sister duo behind the launch of flexology, one of the UK’s first stretching studio brands
HCM issue 1 2020
US fitness franchise StretchLab has revealed plans to add machines that identify movement inefficiencies into its
programming.
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08 Jan 2020
Shefali Gera, head of wellness EMEA at
Goldman Sachs, on the investment bank’s
approach to employee wellbeing, and the
state-of-the-art wellness facilities at its
new London headquarters
HCM issue 11 2019
Flooring is a major investment for gyms
and health clubs, changing the ambience
and functionality. HCM looks at the issues
relating to this often undervalued area
HCM issue 11 2019
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home
fitness offer, looking to engage consumers directly through virtual fitness.
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18 Nov 2019
The creator and founder of Platefit, based
in Los Angeles, is dedicated to educating
people on the benefits of vibration training
HCM issue 10 2019
From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM
editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that
could impact your business
HCM issue 8 2019
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
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