In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
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Core Health & Fitness: level up your HIIT game
Core Health & Fitness
Looking to level up your HIIT game? Meet the dynamic duo that’s about to revolutionize your workouts: the StairMaster HIIT Rower and HIIT Ski! Read more
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Oneone Fitness launches interactive fitness kiosk
oneone fitness, UK developer of premium software based solutions, has launched gym budd-e, an interactive fitness kiosk designed to transform members’ gym floor experience
Virtual classes
Les Mills is using virtual classes to smash all attendance records at its newest club
Les Mills has opened a club in Auckland, New Zealand, which proves the powerful impact virtual classes can have on attendance and bottom line. Manager Carrie Kepple talks to Kath Hudson
Fitness apps
Tinder for fitness? We've got an app for that
Described in jest as dating apps for gyms, gym buddy apps – which help you find the perfect workout partner – have burst onto the scene. Kath Hudson reports
Software
Data is the oil of the 21st century. How do you unlock its wealth?
Many operators store a vast amount of data in their systems but never use it.
Could they be sitting on a gold mine? Rhianon Howells investigates new developments
in data mining that are aimed at unlocking this hidden wealth
FIBO launches
The latest fitness product launches from FIBO 2016
We take a look at some of the new products & services launched at FIBO 2016.
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PT apps
PT apps: How personal training is learning from Uber
Uber has had great success with its taxi on demand app, but do people need PTs at such
short notice? Kath Hudson reports on the new trend for PT on demand apps
Social media
How to harness the power of social media influencers to grow your business
Social media is everywhere – but are you harnessing the potential of those who wield power within it? Louise Rumball introduces the ‘influencers’
Activity tracking
Gym operators! Wearables aren't a threat but an opportunity
Many clubs still see activity trackers as a threat rather than an opportunity, but some operators are now embracing this technology. Amanda Calder-McLaren finds out how
Activity tracking - smart bras
A new generation of sports bra will track your activity as well as offering support
As wearable fitness tracking becomes the norm for many exercisers, we look at some of the new smart bras that combine technology with support
Social media
Get social media tips from The Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke
Former Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke gives her tips on making social media work for you
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Legend
Advanced recreation software is a big hit with leisure operators both sides of the Atlantic
Trends Report
HCM's fitness trends for 2016
The Health Club Management team looks at emerging trends and influences, and identifies opportunities for industry growth and diversification
Software
Do you know what your members do once they're in your gym?
Access control systems have long provided operators with attendance data – but the latest products can tell you what customers do once they’re in the building. Rhianon Howells reports
Internet middlemen
Friend or foe?
In the second part of their internet middlemen series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel take an in-depth look at US market leader ClassPass
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For over 35 years Pulse has been providing fitness and leisure solutions to organisations worldwide. In that time it has worked with a variety of different sectors including the military, educational institutions, public sector gyms, private leisure clubs and premium hotels and spas, to offer bespoke fitness solutions for every need.
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Gladstone
Gladstone’s Learn2 software has revolutionised course management,
with benefits for both customers and the bottom line
Online fitness
Home delivery
Streaming exercise classes into the home shouldn’t be seen as a threat to health clubs and leisure centres, say the experts. In fact, it could be the way to engage more people with exercise. So will it become a widespread trend? Kath Hudson reports
latest fit tech news
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20 Dec 2022
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16 Dec 2022
Bioniq, which supplies subscribers with personalised nutritional supplements based on their blood test results, has acquired smart mirror company Vaha. ...
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13 Dec 2022
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial, announcing it will operate as ...
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13 Dec 2022
Eigen Fitness is launching AI-powered wearables called Nodes to help gym users measure their weight training progress. The launch comes ...
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09 Dec 2022
Soul Cycle has signed a multi-year partnership with Class Pass making sessions accessible via credits to all Class Pass users. ...
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