trends news & features
Will social distancing mean changing rooms will need a redesign?
HCM issue 3 2021
Denbighshire Leisure MD Jamie Groves, explains how a partnership
with Technogym and Alliance Leisure has led
to the creation of a raft of new offerings
HCM issue 3 2021
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport
and physical
activity – and how those changes are likely to be permanent when it comes to the
consumption of
goods and digital services.
news •
11 Mar 2021
Fitness apps find it easy to collect new users, but can they keep them? Retention expert Bob Lawson gives his tips
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
The president of CoachMePlus on how this software helps coaches and athletes work together to reach their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Richard Lucas, founder of GoVox, explains how his system helps clubs identify athletes who are struggling with mental health issues
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the
world’s leading fitness operators and influencers, exploring how digitalisation will
influence the delivery of fitness services and products moving forwards.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2020
The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon
HCM issue 10 2020
Working the glutes is vital for balance, power and wellbeing. Tom Tawell reports
HCM issue 10 2020
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train.
HCM issue 8 2020
Five months after the start of lockdown, Leisure-net Solutions surveyed the public leisure sector to gauge how its faring
HCM issue 8 2020
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
product innovation •
07 Sep 2020
Fitness equipment specialist Freemotion is pivoting further to digital, as the industry
enters the era of the hybrid gym model.
news •
26 Aug 2020
The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events
HCM issue 7 2020
What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights
HCM issue 7 2020
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year
HCM issue 7 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
Can fit tech alert users to immunodeficiencies or illnesses and be part of the solution? Fit Tech magazine ask the experts
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
This founder tells how FitOn is democratising fitness by giving users access to all its workouts for free
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The head of digital solutions says the pandemic is an opportunity for creativity
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
We take a look at the six winners of the FIBO Innovation and Trend Awards 2020
HCM issue 6 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
Precor has been engaged with modernising Aberdeen Sports Village
HCM issue 5 2020
David Lloyd Leisure has transformed its offering by embracing outdoor exercise
HCM issue 5 2020
GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response
HCM issue 5 2020
David Minton’s new global data platform shows COVID-19’s impact on the sector
HCM issue 4 2020
Tamara Bailey says clubs need to re-examine member engagement strategies
HCM issue 4 2020
Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage
HCM issue 4 2020
Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns
HCM issue 4 2020
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...