Beyond news & features
Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?
HCM issue 6 2015
In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method
HCM issue 6 2015
The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil
HCM issue 6 2015
Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research
HCM issue 5 2015
Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March
HCM issue 5 2015
Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based
on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and
survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.
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04 Mar 2015
Study highlights a new treadmill test that identifies a person’s risk of dying
HCM issue 4 2015
Reinvention, repositioning, a return to growth? Kate Cracknell asks our experts what’s next for the mid-market after several tough years
HCM issue 4 2015
What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views
HCM issue 4 2015
There is much the health and fitness sector can do to build closer links with GPs – and with it boost the number of people being active – says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 4 2015
Focus Training MD Bob Ellis on delivering high calibre professionals that will shape a positive future for health and fitness
HCM issue 4 2015
ukactive strategy director Steven Ward considers what might be in store for the physical activity sector following the 2015 General Election
HCM issue 4 2015
The new CEO of affordable fitness chain Pure Gym talks to Kate Cracknell about the need to shift the focus beyond the gym walls
HCM issue 4 2015
What more can the health and fitness industry do to get people more active while moving from A to B? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 3 2015
Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area
HCM issue 3 2015
Video can ignite your social media, but you need to know how to use the medium to its best effect. Manraaj Sunner offers his advice
HCM issue 3 2015
The new CEO of Places for People Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about the company becoming a social enterprise and rolling out a private community gym brand
HCM issue 3 2015
With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly
HCM issue 2 2015
How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice
HCM issue 2 2015
The world’s largest health and fitness trade show takes place in Cologne, Germany, from 9–12 April, with the EHFF on 8 April
HCM issue 2 2015
Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?
HCM issue 2 2015
In 2015, the fitness sector must see disruption as a positive chance to challenge itself, rethink its model and remain relevant
HCM Handbook 2015
How can your business drive long-term relevance and profit by embracing a socially conscious agenda? Ray Algar reports
HCM Handbook 2015
Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports
HCM Handbook 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report
HCM Handbook 2015
We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments
HCM Handbook 2015
Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus
on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of
heavy losses.
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14 Nov 2014
As the economy improves, will fitness operators eye new markets or consolidate their existing bases?
HCM issue 10 2014
CEO of ukactive David Stalker looks ahead to this year’s ukactive National Summit
HCM issue 10 2014
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...