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Independent operators are driving creativity in the delivery of a wide range of vibrant fitness businesses. We look at some of the best, from those catering for members with elite sporting backgrounds to inventive gym spaces
HCM Handbook 2020
Our news team at HCM rounds up some of the highlights from recent medical research in the health, fitness and wellbeing industry. Give your brain a boost, work out safely and tweet your fitness are just some of the insights
HCM Handbook 2020
Fitbit has launched its latest wearable – the Charge 4 tracker – offering a number of features which
will be useful for people looking to stay active while gyms remain closed.
news •
08 Apr 2020
Jean-Michel Fournier envisions the future of group fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced the launch of David Lloyd Clubs @Home to
engage members during the coronavirus closure.
news •
26 Mar 2020
The CEO and co-founder of BLOK
tells how he developed ‘one of
the coolest gyms in the world’
HCM issue 3 2020
Consumers are seeking varied, effective
workouts. It’s time to take a new approach
to designing fitness areas, as Physical
Company’s James Anderson explains
HCM issue 3 2020
The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks
to HCM about new models, standalone
boutiques and growing the estate
HCM issue 3 2020
The CEO of Basic-Fit shared insights
into the workings of his business at the
Virtuagym FitNation Conference
HCM issue 3 2020
Charlie Bourne, MD of new luxury health
club Eden One, talks about developing a
new combination of facilities
HCM issue 3 2020
The industry catalyst has released a new
book: Building a Badass Boutique
HCM issue 3 2020
Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which
“intelligently uses technology” to transform static workouts into real-time journeys, without
wearables.
news •
03 Mar 2020
Class Boutique Fitness has collaborated with Physical Company to create a boutique studio offering that’s as inclusive as it is effective
HCM issue 2 2020
The high-end operator has launched its
sixth full service club, in London. We take
a look at this £10m club, the largest to
open in the city for more than 10 years and
location of the first Little Space kids’ gym
HCM issue 2 2020
The latest research from Mintel reveals
that private health and fitness clubs had
a record-breaking year in 2019
HCM issue 2 2020
Everyone Active has launched a new
brand, FORTIS By Speedflex, as part
of a venture into branded studios
HCM issue 2 2020
The founder of Gyrotonic and
Gyrokinesis talks to Kath Hudson
HCM issue 2 2020
This Warwickshire GP has launched a
virtual fitness club at his practice
HCM issue 2 2020
Auro launches a new personal training
app; Pavigym’s Wexo flooring supports
cross-training zones; FunXtion’s online
training tool explained and Vitapure
presents its drinks dispenser, which makes
money, while reducing single plastic usage
HCM issue 1 2020
How can you ensure your members are running right and enjoying and benefitting from the experience? Danny Dreyer invented ChiRunning so everyone can be a runner. Kath Hudson finds out all about it
HCM issue 1 2020
A top trend for 2020 is retreats, as fitness operators such as Third space and Dime partner with boutique travel operators to extend their relationship with members beyond the club
HCM issue 1 2020
Bouldering is emerging as a powerful partner in the fitness space, as the co-founders of French operator, Groupe Arkose, explain
HCM issue 1 2020
HCM talks to the sister duo behind the launch of flexology, one of the UK’s first stretching studio brands
HCM issue 1 2020
The corporate wellness market is growing fast. Kath Hudson rounds up the latest trends and investments coming to market
HCM issue 1 2020
A passion for fitness and a vision for building and scaling a boutique brand is driving the launch of Awakan. We find out more
HCM issue 1 2020
New launches, new brands, acquisitions, diversification, expansion and franchising are driving the explosive growth of Evolution Wellness in Asia. The CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2020
The ex-Special Forces Navy diver and
Army fitness instructor tell how their
backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness
HCM issue 11 2019
Co-founder and CEO Rebecca Parekh
explains The Well, a new membershipbased
wellness club that’s opened in the
heart of New York City, giving access
to fitness, health coaches and more
HCM issue 11 2019
Shefali Gera, head of wellness EMEA at
Goldman Sachs, on the investment bank’s
approach to employee wellbeing, and the
state-of-the-art wellness facilities at its
new London headquarters
HCM issue 11 2019
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