Move news & features
Even before we look to new audiences, there's so much more we can do to attract people who have already bought into exercise, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2013
The MD of Reebok Sports Club London talks Kate Cracknell through the major redevelopment project that's seen a “total transformation” of the offering
HCM issue 8 2013
Today's multi-faceted spas have important lessons to teach health clubs about the customer experience, says Liz Holmes
HCM issue 8 2013
Barefoot running is supposed to be the natural way, so can it work from a prehab point of view or does it present a new set of problems?
HCM issue 7 2013
Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs
HCM issue 7 2013
Kath Hudson talks to gym operators specifically targeting plus-sized customers with tailored, non-intimidating packages
HCM issue 6 2013
Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them
HCM issue 6 2013
As part of our continuing series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss offers his advice on the questions, tools and strategies needed to effectively deliver health coaching
HCM issue 6 2013
ukactive joins forces with Sport England to put more weight behind its drive to see a fitness professional in every GP surgery
HCM issue 5 2013
Exercise can effectively help to reduce appetite, says new research
HCM issue 5 2013
The first in a new behaviour change series looks at the individual as expert
HCM issue 5 2013
After acquiring DC Leisure, housing giant Places for People became a new player in the leisure arena. Julie Cramer talks to both company chiefs
HCM issue 5 2013
As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry
HCM issue 4 2013
Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor
HCM issue 3 2013
The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?
HCM issue 3 2013
Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon
HCM issue 3 2013
Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way
HCM issue 2 2013
The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level
HCM issue 2 2013
Can your fitness business pass the five-word test, asks Jay Ablondi, plus a congress report from Vienna
HCM issue 1 2013
Oliver Gillie reports on the benefits of the 'sunshine vitamin' - vitamin D - and how it is helping top athletes to improve their performance and be more competitive
HCM issue 1 2013
Nick Batram asks whether the investment climate is now right for some health and fitness companies to re-enter the UK stock market
HCM issue 1 2013
Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more
HCM issue 1 2013
Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market
HCM issue 1 2013
Former US President Bill Clinton and Giorgio Napolitano, the President of Italy, will be at the opening of
the Technogym Village on 29 September 2012, along with 800 other guests from more than 60 countries.
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28 Sep 2012
CEO of the FIA, David Stalker, looks at the compelling case for exercise interventions in healthcare delivery
HCM issue 3 2012
GramercyOne, the company behind spa industry software SpaBooker, announced today
that it has secured US$14.5m (10.5m euro, £9.2m) of VC funding from a raft of
new backers led by Revolution Ventures - the company behind Living Social, spa resort Miraval and Exclusive Resorts.
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20 Oct 2011
Intelligenz Solutions, the Australia-based provider of integrated software for
the fitness, spa, wellness and hospitality sector, has revealed plans to enter
the UK market for the first time.
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27 Sep 2011
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