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Daniel Jones is the brains behind Orbit4, the world’s first digital
ecosystem to manage and facilitate the entire commercial fitness
product cycle
HCM issue 5 2021
The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK
HCM issue 5 2021
We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports
HCM issue 5 2021
HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company
HCM issue 5 2021
Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live
HCM issue 5 2021
As the UK’s first dedicated development framework
for leisure comes to the end of its initial four-year term,
Jamie Groves and
Sarah Watts discuss the impact
HCM issue 5 2021
Our panel of experts – Sir Muir Gray, Tara Dillon, Stuart Armstrong and Elaine Briggs – discuss ways to upskill the workforce in response to the challenges of the pandemic
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared
HCM issue 5 2021
The entrepreneur Ben Alderton is rolling out the Solo60 micro-gym concept
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues
HCM issue 5 2021
Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships
HCM issue 5 2021
A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 5 2021
Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses
HCM issue 5 2021
The combining of physical and digital has been playing an important role in membership-based
fitness businesses, according to a new global customer survey by Virtuagym.
news •
01 Jun 2021
On-demand fitness streaming platform iFit has introduced a new programme of interactive body and
mind workouts, designed to "expand the definition" of exercise.
news •
18 May 2021
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness,
Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.
news •
13 May 2021
Fit tech firm Vaha is launching its interactive fitness mirror into the UK home fitness market.
news •
12 May 2021
One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner
every month since the start of 2021, taking its total to more than 2,600 bricks and mortar
UK
gym facilities.
product innovation •
12 May 2021
Hussle has secured a deal to become the selected fitness partner of digital banking app Revolut.
news •
11 May 2021
fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of
content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in
leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.
product innovation •
10 May 2021
Peloton is recalling all of its Tread and Tread+ machines in the US, after
striking a deal with the US
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
news •
05 May 2021
ABC Fitness Solutions is the latest supplier to launch a service to help operators cater to the
increasing demand for hybrid membership models.
news •
01 May 2021
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company,
Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on
strategy, product and programming development.
news •
29 Apr 2021
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital
connectivity has never been more important.
product innovation •
29 Apr 2021
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, finds a new study
HCM issue 4 2021
Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping
HCM issue 4 2021
NonStop Gym in Switzerland has teamed up with Funxtion to create its member training app
HCM issue 4 2021
Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly
HCM issue 4 2021
Chronic pain sufferers should be prescribed exercise, not painkillers, says the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We find out more
HCM issue 4 2021
Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 4 2021
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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