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launched at FIBO 2019, from Wattbike,
Matrix, Funxtion, eGym and more
HCM issue 6 2019
There are no limits to where virtual can
take the health and fitness industry. We
take a look at the latest directions
HCM issue 5 2019
The founder of London-based luxury
boxing gym BXR discusses her journey
to creating a facility that would be good
enough for world heavyweight boxing
champion and investor Anthony Joshua
HCM issue 5 2019
Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities
set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future
HCM Handbook 2019
Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary
developments in health and fitness, ranging from new
start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour
HCM Handbook 2019
New operators are queuing up to enter the booming
franchise market. Tom Walker reports
HCM Handbook 2019
We meet the operators using functional fitness to aid rehab after surgery
HCM issue 3 2019
The right gym flooring can put members
in the mood to move. We’ve rounded
up seven innovative projects that take
flooring to the next level
HCM issue 11 2018
How can we ensure people are genuinely
welcomed into clubs, to grow market
penetration? Our panel debates the issues
HCM issue 10 2018
Assisted stretching is emerging as a great
addition to health club operations
HCM issue 8 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
Francine Davis, commercial and strategic
development director; Rebecca Passmore,
operations director; and Eve Sukhnandan,
director of human resources, talk to
Kate Cracknell about how the business is
developing and the launch of a new concept
HCM issue 8 2018
A ‘performance resort’ and spa is coming to a master-planned community in Florida. We take a look at the scheme
HCM issue 7 2018
Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless
skin display giving real-time biometric
data will soon be available
HCM issue 5 2018
David Minton reports from California on
the latest fitness concepts
HCM issue 5 2018
Emerging fitness technologies could be the "cradle to grave game-changer" for public health in
the UK.
news •
19 Apr 2018
Functional training is growing in popularity, but will it overtake traditional training methods? We open the debate
HCM issue 4 2018
The director of wellbeing at healthy fast food chain Leon discusses the company’s wellbeing centre for employees
HCM issue 4 2018
Why more clubs are launching injury
prevention classes and how you can add
this service to your club with minimal effort
HCM issue 3 2018
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
The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury
fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium,
talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the
brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing
HCM issue 10 2017
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness
classes for consumers at home, has signed a partnership deal with virtual fitness provider
Wexer.
news •
02 Oct 2017
The Fitness Hut CEO talks about
disrupting the Portuguese fitness market
and giving members more for less
HCM issue 9 2017
Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the
lines between fitness and spa in the
ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks
to the company’s founder James Duigan
about his loyal tribe of followers
HCM issue 6 2017
The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise
HCM issue 5 2017
The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate
HCM issue 10 2016
AntiGravity Yoga founder Christopher Harrison on his latest creations for personal trainers and massage therapists
HCM issue 8 2016
Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?
HCM issue 7 2016
Several international pilot studies look at the link between exercise and dementia across a lifetime
HCM issue 9 2015
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