wellness news & features
As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally
HCM issue 2 2024
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
HCM issue 2 2024
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to
personalise training
programmes in order to create more effective workouts.
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06 Mar 2024
Global digital fitness and engagement platform, Fitness On Demand has
teamed up with world-
leading workout creator, Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness solution.
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04 Mar 2024
Samsung has unveiled a smart ring, packed with innovative technologies to aid health
and wellbeing, which will be available later this year.
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29 Feb 2024
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end club this
April, in Marlow UK.
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19 Feb 2024
Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2024
How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 1 2024
The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2024
As We Work Well gears up to launch W3Fit
in the US, we ask founder Lucy Hugo and W3Fit
co-founder David Zarb Jenkins for an update
HCM issue 1 2024
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
HCM issue 1 2024
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness
market in 2024, the market for wellness is being driven by consumers taking more control of
their health.
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24 Jan 2024
Clawson will take on the new role of general manager gymtech at EGYM in mid-February and
Barker will serve as a strategic advisor.
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19 Jan 2024
TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a
supporting consumer marketing push.
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05 Jan 2024
Return to in-person exercise is reflected in the results of the American College of Sport’s
Medicine (ACSM) trends list for 2024, with wearable technology top once again.
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05 Jan 2024
The CEO of holistic wellness app Centr – founded by actor Chris Hemsworth – tells us about its new Hyrox partnership and move into the equipment market
HCM issue 11 2023
Pulse Fitness has revitalised Strood Sports Centre for Medway Council
HCM issue 11 2023
With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession
HCM issue 11 2023
As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity
HCM issue 11 2023
The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed
HCM issue 11 2023
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The
Wellbeing Hub in Havant, UK – by adding blood pressure checks to its list of services.
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15 Dec 2023
The big challenge for the sector is reaching all populations to ensure everyone can get access to exercise in a way that works for them, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2023
Roland Omamor, Mike Lyons and Ken Masser talk about serving communities and building strategic partnerships in their letters to HCM
HCM issue 10 2023
The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson
HCM issue 10 2023
The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports
HCM issue 10 2023
The CEO of Everlast Gyms tells us about the launch of a new 37,000sq ft flagship site in Gateshead and how it will support the brand’s global expansion
HCM issue 10 2023
The Maybourne Hotel Group – manager of iconic global hotels including Claridges, The Berkeley
and The Connaught – has partnered with wellness technology company Virtusan to enhance its
guests' wellbeing.
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17 Nov 2023
Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning music producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z,
Missy Elliott, Madonna, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Drake, has announced a partnership with health
and wellbeing music provider, Myndstream.
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15 Nov 2023
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery
hotel", is now
accepting reservations.
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09 Nov 2023
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating
uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report
from consulting firm Accenture.
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05 Nov 2023
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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