Ireland news & features
The CEO of Kildare Sport and Leisure
shares her story with HCM
HCM issue 1 2019
Industry software provider has been investing in R&D
since 2002 to underpin the success of its clients
HCM issue 5 2018
We take a look at the ambitious budget and mid-market
operators, smaller independently owned chains and
foreign boutiques entering the growing franchise sector
HCM Handbook 2018
New research commissioned by EuropeActive gives us fresh insights into the personal training market in Europe
HCM issue 4 2018
Fitness franchises are piling in to the UK. We take a look at the market
HCM issue 4 2018
The ex-Olympic athlete shares his growth
plans for the Fitness Space franchise
HCM issue 2 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.
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09 Jan 2018
We discuss rebranding, IPOs and
international growth with the CEO of the
UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team
HCM issue 11 2017
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the upcoming IHRSA European Congress 2017.
HCM issue 8 2017
Steph Eaves explores how gyms can prevent member injuries on rowing machines
HCM issue 8 2017
Les Mills’ The Trip transforms the group fitness offering at West Wood Club in Dublin
HCM issue 6 2017
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?
HCM issue 7 2016
The IHRSA Institute 2016 takes place in the US in August, offering executive education for health club professionals
HCM issue 6 2016
Could you lead the commoditisation of the spa industry in the UK? Massage Heights is looking for international expansion partners.
HCM issue 6 2016
Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as
the firm revs up for an expansion into the US market.
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08 Feb 2016
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report
HCM Handbook 2016
A new €4m high performance training facility – designed to help Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls win
medals at major events – will open its doors in Dublin next month (February 2016).
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08 Jan 2016
Personalisation of products and services is the key to future-proofing your fitness business, says Ken Hughes of Glacier Consulting
HCM issue 10 2015
Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October
HCM issue 8 2015
Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain
HCM issue 8 2015
Les Mills licensed facilities have 500 more members per club than the global average, says new research
HCM issue 7 2015
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, according to the latest EuropeActive/Deloitte market report for 2015
HCM issue 7 2015
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping
rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable
technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping
ropes into the 21st century.
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02 Mar 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
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
Have you considered installing fingerprint access technology in your club?
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.
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12 Aug 2014
The Child Protection in Sport Unit is turning its attention to helping the leisure sector put safeguards in place
HCM issue 8 2014
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