Spaces news & features
The new Sport England strategy is a huge triumph for ukactive, and an equally significant opportunity for the fitness sector, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 6 2016
With nearly 25 years’ experience of creating changing provision, Craftsman showcases some of its work
HCM issue 3 2016
Dance-based fitness classes are booming. Hayley Price takes a look at how health clubs and leisure operators are responding to the growing variety of offerings on the market
HCM issue 2 2016
Fitness start-up Dibs Technology has raised US$1m (€920,000, £687,000) in seed funding
as the fledgling business bids to expand the reach of its dynamic-pricing technology for
fitness classes.
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12 Jan 2016
Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople
HCM issue 11 2015
Why do you let your cycle studio lie empty? Les Mills has the solution
HCM issue 9 2015
Behind every seamless customer experience lies a raft of back-of-house admin tasks that are no less essential to business success – and Gladstone can help
HCM issue 9 2015
Fitness operators must be heretical towards their brand heritage, asking challenging questions about what they do – and, crucially, who for – says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2015
Operators with limited space can still create viable thermal areas that generate a healthy revenue
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
Operators must harness the power of positive feedback to enhance their services, facilities and brands
HCM issue 7 2015
Riccardo Marini, director at urban quality consultants Gehl Architects, talks about his work to prioritise pedestrians and healthy movement on city streets around the world
HCM issue 4 2015
trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015
HCM issue 2 2015
Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015
HCM Handbook 2015
The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015
HCM issue 1 2015
How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports
HCM issue 10 2014
The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours
HCM issue 9 2014
Which elements of the member journey are most linked to retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the findings of the TRP 10,000 report
HCM issue 9 2014
Could adopting a different approach to city design and planning help make the UK population healthier? Jacqueline Bennett reports
HCM issue 8 2014
Software supplier Gladstone talks about completing the switch-over of Active Newham's three leisure centres in just six weeks
HCM issue 7 2014
CEO David Stalker talks about a new tie-up with Coca-Cola and how it fits with ukactive's mission
HCM issue 7 2014
The launch of Gladstone's mobile booking app at Edinburgh Leisure sites has brought great benefits to both customers and staff
HCM issue 6 2014
Dirk Kemmerling gives an overview of Germany's fitness market
HCM issue 4 2014
ukactive's 'Turning the Tide on Obesity' campaign is the latest to rely on nudging. But what is nudging, and does it work? Tom Walker looks at what's involved
HCM issue 4 2014
Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message
HCM issue 4 2014
The health and fitness sector is being presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to create 'wellness cities', says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2014
US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains
HCM issue 3 2014
The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity
HCM issue 2 2014
Part two of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities - Translating clients' wish lists into a viable scheme that's well conceptualised
HCM issue 10 2013
How can we tap into member psychology to create a health club environment that's inspiring to both spend time in and work out in? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 1 2014
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