Fitness market news & features
Kate Cracknell talks to the partner of investment firm Encore Capital about its plans to create London’s leading group of holistic health clubs
HCM issue 2 2015
Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015
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
What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?
HCM Handbook 2015
Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby
HCM issue 11 2014
Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with
potential hackers able to intercept users' data for as little as
US$70 (€52, £41), according to a new study by online and mobile security
specialist Symantec.
news •
12 Aug 2014
Hewlett-Packard could be the latest technology giant to enter the growing
smartwatch market this year, with rumours within the sector suggesting that a
fashion-focused device could be released in the autumn.
news •
06 Aug 2014
Apple is expected to continue its push into the health and fitness technology
market when it releases the iPhone 6 and its new iOS8 operating system.
news •
18 Jul 2014
EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report
HCM issue 7 2014
The chair of Health & Fitness Nordic talks to Kate Cracknell about the disruptive influence of technology and the fundamental need for businesses to be useful
HCM issue 7 2014
A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic
image of their body, enabling them to monitor changes over time in relation to
exercise and physical activity.
news •
19 May 2014
Dirk Kemmerling gives an overview of Germany's fitness market
HCM issue 4 2014
A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans
HCM issue 4 2013
Fitness operators must investigate new revenue channels to grow in 2013, says Mintel's Michael Oliver
HCM issue 1 2013
Health club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has launched a free UK mobile app
aimed at both members
and non-members.
news •
17 Aug 2012
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...