Club Industry news & features
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an
advisory
council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members
better embrace developing technologies.
news •
31 Oct 2016
US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus
HCM issue 10 2016
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville
HCM issue 9 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
Jon Nasta offers retention insight from the latest Listen360 analysis
HCM issue 4 2016
There’s a new, more relaxed attitude among consumers in terms of loyalty, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company
HCM Handbook 2016
In the second part of our internet middlemen series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel ask whether ClassPass delivers on its brand promises
HCM issue 1 2016
The Royal Society of Public Health has suggested hairdressers and bar staff could push health messages. So where do health clubs fit in?
HCM issue 10 2015
The health club of the future will have to be more flexible and adaptable, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company
HCM issue 10 2015
Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs
HCM issue 10 2015
Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October
HCM issue 8 2015
Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18 June)
in one of the most highly-anticipated IPOs of the year.
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18 Jun 2015
Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 6 2015
VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards
HCM issue 6 2015
Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running
HCM issue 5 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
With Public Health England issuing a rallying cry about physical inactivity, how can the fitness industry help?
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
Riccardo Marini, director at urban quality consultants Gehl Architects, talks about his work to prioritise pedestrians and healthy movement on city streets around the world
HCM issue 4 2015
The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region
HCM issue 3 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
Findings from the 2014 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report
HCM issue 10 2014
As the economy improves, will fitness operators eye new markets or consolidate their existing bases?
HCM issue 10 2014
Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report
HCM issue 10 2014
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October
HCM issue 9 2014
What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?
HCM issue 9 2014
The shortlist is announced for the 2014 Members' Choice Health Club Awards. Is your club in the running?
HCM issue 7 2014
Senior research manager Melissa Rodriguez outlines the findings of the 2014 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 6 2014
IHRSA Annual Convention & Trade Show, IHRSA 2014, Sally Hogshead, Gary Vaynerchuck, Dan Heath, Luke Williams
HCM issue 5 2014
IHRSA's expert panel on the forces that will shape the
fitness industry around the world in the coming year
HCM Handbook 2014
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