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In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected: EMS-based hybrid training method has arrived in the UK to maximise your clients’ results
Software
At the touch of a button
Software companies are creating solutions to manage an endless range of bookings, from spa treatments and badminton courts to group exercise classes and even the instructors themselves. Abigail Harris investigates the latest products
Technology
The advent of Apple
What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean to the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views
SIBEC review
Question time
SIBEC Europe in Madeira opened with an industry debate. Chaired by editor of Health Club Management Kate Cracknell, the discussion covered wearable tech and Sports Direct’s
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2015 predictions
Ask the experts
As we gear up for 2015, what looks set to drive growth of the sector? What will be the challenges and opportunities over the coming 12 months, and how should we respond?
Wearable technology
Wearing it well
Jak Phillips rounds up some of the latest innovations in health and fi tness wearables – a market that’s expected to be worth US$2bn by 2018
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Gladstone
One of the early adopters of the Gladstone MobilePro
app explains how it has improved their business
Social media
Social addiction
Manraaj Sunner offers his advice to operators wanting to develop an effective social media campaign
Tech series
Intelligent systems
With reams of membership data available at the touch of a button, how can clubs use the information they have at their fingertips to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports
Exercise science
Cool customer
Vasper, a hi-tech fitness system based on cooling and compression, has been designed to reproduce the effect of a high-intensity anaerobic training session – in just 20 minutes. Katie Barnes reports
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Integrated technology
Virtual classes, networked bikes and heart rate monitors: how can club operators make use of today’s technology to maximise the impact of group exercise classes? Kath Hudson reports
Activity tracking
Fitness of the future
The future is here. Tech-savvy exercisers are using apps and devices to take health and fitness into their own hands, and with the tech giants set to enter the fitness sector, a revolution is coming. Is your club ready? Kath Hudson reports
Tech series
Mobile CRM
Sean James reports on the growing appeal and functionality of apps for gym members and staff alike
Retention software
Rewarding activity
Can reward incentives influence behaviour? Nicki Petitt investigates
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WAM – Workflow Asset Management – is being hailed by centres around the UK as one of the easiest, most efficient and most affordable maintenance management systems on the market
Tech series
People management
Scheduling, payroll support and task allocation. Sean James takes a look at the role of CRM software in managing your staff
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People power
Can human energy realistically be converted into electricity to run your club, or do we still have some way to go before clubs can run on people power alone? Kath Hudson reports
Design & architecture
Design psychology
How can design be used to tap into member psychology to create an environment that’s inspiring both to spend time and exercise in? Kath Hudson reports
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