On-Demand news & features
In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market
HCM issue 11 2015
Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople
HCM issue 11 2015
Amid the endless memes and awful puns, the standout feature of ‘Back to the Future Day’
was without doubt Nike fulfilling the film’s prophecy of self-lacing trainers.
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22 Oct 2015
Spafinder Wellness Inc has announced a new partnership which will see massage-on-demand
company Zeel become the exclusive provider of in-home massages to Spafinder
Wellness’ millions of customers.
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15 Oct 2015
A new virtual training solution designed to get kids moving through a range of on-demand
and on-screen entertainment, fitness and dance activities has launched a Kickstarter
campaign to turbocharge its growth.
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25 Sep 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
A leading US massage spa chain is aiming to start a revolution in the UK massage industry
HCM issue 9 2015
ukactive’s latest report investigates best practice in the area of community wellbeing cross-sector partnerships. Executive director Steven Ward explains more
HCM issue 10 2015
Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?
HCM issue 9 2015
Personalisation of products and services is the key to future-proofing your fitness business, says Ken Hughes of Glacier Consulting
HCM issue 10 2015
For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment
HCM issue 9 2015
With its use of EMS technology, just one 20-minute workout a week is all that’s needed, say the manufacturers of the miha bodytec system
HCM issue 10 2015
Are ‘exercise passports’ the shake-up the industry needs to improve retention and market penetration?
HCM issue 10 2015
The former triathlon and Ironman world champion talks to Kate Cracknell about her new role as part of the team at parkrun
HCM issue 10 2015
Global fitness giant Les Mills has kicked off its new On Demand streaming service,
enabling fitness fans to workout wherever and whenever they like by accessing classes via
a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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01 Jul 2015
Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m
HCM issue 8 2015
Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go
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
According to new research by Deloitte, 86 per cent of UK organisations face leadership issues. Mark Bowden reports
HCM issue 7 2015
The future of retention is not about reacting to lost members, but about creating proactive customer care. Dr Paul Bedford reports
HCM issue 7 2015
We report on some of the pressing issues raised during ‘Question Time’ at this year’s SIBEC UK
HCM issue 7 2015
Elle Matthews, founder of the Township Yogi Project, talks to Kate Cracknell about how the non-profit is changing lives through yoga
HCM issue 7 2015
Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition
HCM issue 6 2015
Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 6 2015
The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker
HCM issue 6 2015
Many gym operators are still falling short when it comes to catering for disabled people – but there are some positive cases where the industry is getting it right
HCM issue 4 2015
The new CEO of affordable fitness chain Pure Gym talks to Kate Cracknell about the need to shift the focus beyond the gym walls
HCM issue 4 2015
Focus Training MD Bob Ellis on delivering high calibre professionals that will shape a positive future for health and fitness
HCM issue 4 2015
ukactive strategy director Steven Ward considers what might be in store for the physical activity sector following the 2015 General Election
HCM issue 4 2015
Gladstone showcases its new app, which has been designed to help users book and pay for classes and activities on the go
HCM issue 3 2015
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