2016 news & features
The Fitness Industry Technology Council’s president,
Bryan O’Rourke, tells us about the impact of fitness and
heightened consumer expectations in this digital age
HCM Handbook 2018
The latest State of the UK Fitness Industry Report presents a
thriving domestic fitness market. David Minton, director
of The Leisure Database Company, summarises
HCM Handbook 2018
Mike Hill and Professor Simon Shibli summarise the
importance of National Benchmarking Service data in
enabling clients to set realistic priorities and objectives
HCM Handbook 2018
Nationally and globally, the health and fitness sector
must strike out and pave the way if we are to address the
challenges facing us, advocates ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM Handbook 2018
Personal training is a hot topic, with a recent study by IHRSA shedding light on how health club members in the US use personal and small group training
HCM issue 4 2018
The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years
HCM issue 4 2018
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of mobile fitness
app business Netpulse for an undisclosed sum.
news •
22 Mar 2018
The ex-Olympic athlete shares his growth
plans for the Fitness Space franchise
HCM issue 2 2018
Tom Walker asks if fitness and sports
science principles hold the key to
boosting workforce productivity among
corporate as well as fitness companies
HCM issue 2 2018
While the boutique fitness scene
remains small in the Netherlands, the
founder of boutique concept High
Studios says she isn’t worried and has
high hopes for the sector
HCM issue 2 2018
Fitness World’s CEO on how health clubs
can use retail principles to succeed
HCM issue 2 2018
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic
collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.
news •
26 Jan 2018
A fitness app that rewards people who are physically active has secured financial backing
of US$5.7m (£4.1m, €4.7m) to help boost its presence globally.
news •
18 Jan 2018
Matt Hancock has been appointed secretary of state for for digital, culture, media and
sport in Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle.
news •
09 Jan 2018
Virtual reality fitness brand Black Box VR has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards
Honouree for its resistance-based gym technology.
news •
08 Jan 2018
Bringing EMS personal
training to the classic
low-cost gym
HCM issue 1 2018
As gym-goers become more nutritionally
savvy, they are demanding more tailored
food options. How are operators
responding to the opportunity presented?
HCM issue 1 2018
Keynote speaker Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards
talks to us about going to the Calgary
Winter Olympics and the power of sport
HCM issue 1 2018
The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about
his plans for making wellness and customer
service key priorities for the fitness brand
HCM issue 1 2018
A round up of the 2017 IHRSA Health
Club Consumer Report reveals promising
growth opportunities in the US market
HCM issue 11 2017
Paul Simpson, chief operating officer of Legend Club Management Systems, explains why it’s vital operators take action on how they store and secure all member data
HCM issue 11 2017
How can clubs best get ready for a new
generation of consumers and employees?
HCM issue 11 2017
Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a
new report on leisure centre usage trends
HCM issue 10 2017
Challenge through Sport Initiative’s project
coordinator explains how exercise is helping
people to overcome substance misuse
HCM issue 10 2017
Cloud-based spa software provider Book4Time has made it onto the Profit 500 list of Canada's
fastest-growing companies.
news •
19 Sep 2017
Patricia Amend rounds up the top 25
gyms and health clubs across the globe
HCM issue 9 2017
Steven Ward looks ahead to this year’s event
HCM issue 9 2017
Cybex kits out Club Baltimore Fitness
and Wellbeing Centre in London after
an extensive gym redesign
HCM issue 9 2017
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