Membership news & features
What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?
HCM issue 11 2016
A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings
HCM issue 10 2016
Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers
HCM issue 10 2016
How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity
HCM issue 10 2016
Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 10 2016
Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel
HCM issue 10 2016
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to
switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution
HCM issue 9 2016
Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention
HCM issue 9 2016
A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market
HCM issue 8 2016
The outdoor exercise pioneer on the FLAME Award-winning Beat the Street
HCM issue 8 2016
Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways
HCM issue 7 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries
HCM issue 7 2016
Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?
HCM issue 7 2016
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.
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14 Jun 2016
A look at how How Inverclyde Leisure has driven business transformation, cut costs and grown revenues
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
The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM issue 6 2016
Gym buddy apps are helping people find their perfect workout partner, so they’re more likely to stick with their routine
HCM issue 6 2016
New developments in data mining can help clubs unlock their ‘hidden wealth’
HCM issue 6 2016
Sentinel Leisure Trust’s innovative model sees its commercial arm driving revenue to keep its leisure offering affordable
HCM issue 6 2016
eGym’s personalised, connected member experience is driving customer acquisition and retention alike
HCM issue 5 2016
Creative Fitness Marketing has been helping operators attract new members for 26 years – so how does it work?
HCM issue 4 2016
An overview of Gladstone’s integrated solutions, from eyeQ to Join@Home, and Plus2 to Learn2
HCM issue 5 2016
From spring 2017, the UK’s pound coin changes to a new 12-sided coin. Is your business ready?
HCM issue 4 2016
Are tangible rewards the best way to get members to stick to their exercise regimes? We report on the growing category of exercise reward schemes
HCM issue 4 2016
As part of our Gymtopia series, we look at how one Canadian club is making a long-term difference with its charitable work
HCM issue 4 2016
The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently
HCM issue 4 2016
The CEO of Impuls talks about the roll-out of the operation across the Baltics
HCM issue 5 2016
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