the UK news & features
We talk to the founder of Sähëlï Hub about her journey to providing health and wellness services across deprived communities in Birmingham
HCM issue 8 2024
With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans
HCM issue 8 2024
With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream
HCM issue 8 2024
Global fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has gained
a foothold in the
US corporate wellness market by acquiring FitReserve.
news •
10 Sep 2024
Peloton and Google have announced a partnership which will give Google Fitbit Premium
members access to a wide range of Peloton classes.
news •
14 Aug 2024
Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy
HCM issue 7 2024
The global franchise director of United Fitness Brands outlines the company’s plans to launch into the franchise market
HCM issue 7 2024
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM as
its
Platinum Partner for the next three years.
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13 Aug 2024
With gym-goers now able to track and analyse every part of their fitness journey, we look at how this impacts outcomes
HCM issue 7 2024
Xcel Leisure Centre has strengthened its outreach
pathways with the region’s first Technogym Biocircuit
HCM issue 7 2024
We talk to the founder of Hotworx about bringing holistic workouts to the infra-red sauna environment, and his plans to expand the concept globally
HCM issue 7 2024
Steph Eaves asks suppliers how the increased interest in strength training is changing the focus of their business
HCM issue 7 2024
The sector has huge room to grow, the McKinsey global lead tells Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2024
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according
to corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, as it celebrated its 500 millionth check-in on the
platform.
news •
07 Aug 2024
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content offering,
giving access to hundreds of new workouts.
news •
16 Jul 2024
UK Active has initiated a new research project with Savanta to dive deeper into what truly motivates today’s consumers
HCM issue 6 2024
The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment
HCM issue 6 2024
Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking
is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
HCM issue 6 2024
We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park
HCM issue 6 2024
As the UK health sector struggles with demand, health clubs are now stepping in to offer medical service support
HCM issue 6 2024
Dr Tim Anstiss talks to HCM about the ‘coachbots’ he’s developing to help clubs successfully support behaviour change in members
HCM issue 6 2024
With indoor cycling as popular as ever, we talk to innovators about their delivery of more advanced technology and greater diversity of class styles
HCM issue 6 2024
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help
studios motivate more members to reach their fitness goals.
news •
09 Jul 2024
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced
sensors, paired with cameras, to generate real-time data through the athletes’ feet, such as stride
length, acceleration rate and max velocity.
news •
08 Jul 2024
Life expectancy can differ by as much as 10 years between the most deprived and most affluent areas. We report on the findings from Vitality Research Institute
HCM Handbook 2024
David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities
HCM Handbook 2024
Musculoskeletal issues are one of the biggest causes of workplace absenteeism, coming at a huge personal cost to individuals and causing an economic drag. How can the health club sector make an impact?
HCM Handbook 2024
McKinsey’s Future of Wellness Survey showed that global consumer interest in wellbeing is still building. Among other things, there’s consumer appetite for sleep, sexual health, health testing and weight loss products
HCM Handbook 2024
HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the fitness, health and wellness industry as consumer interest in wellbeing is driving a broader offering
HCM Handbook 2024
Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity
HCM Handbook 2024
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok , Thailand



