Trainer news & features
Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015
HCM Handbook 2015
The focus seems to be moving from personal training to small group training. Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering?
HCM issue 1 2015
The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population
HCM issue 1 2015
Les Mills rocks out final Group Fitness Experience (GFX) event in Liverpool
HCM issue 1 2015
This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement
HCM issue 1 2015
The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s
activity levels through the use of digital technology.
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17 Nov 2014
Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC
HCM issue 11 2014
Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit
HCM issue 11 2014
Health Club Management recently revealed how online gym pass provider
PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin, potentially paving the way for the
cryptocurrency to become an accepted form of payment across more than
2,000 UK gyms in the PayasUgym network.
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28 Oct 2014
A look at a selection of initiatives designed to promote physical activity among children
HCM issue 10 2014
A bottom-up approach to risk management can work for clubs, says Right Directions’ Gill Twell in her step-by-step guide
HCM issue 10 2014
Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep
sports enthusiasts, outdoor workers and the general public warm during the
winter months.
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25 Sep 2014
Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment
HCM issue 9 2014
Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 9 2014
Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning
HCM issue 9 2014
David Thompson visits the new Athlete Lab cycle hub in London, to see how its team is putting a different spin on performance training
HCM issue 8 2014
Scotland has never been known for its warm climate, but members of the
ClanFit gym in Glasgow were given the chance to go seriously sub-zero this
week, thanks to an extreme cryotherapy treatment.
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25 Jul 2014
The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK
HCM issue 6 2014
Sean James reports on the growing functionality and popularity of apps among gym members and health club operators alike
HCM issue 6 2014
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Physical Company reflects on its key milestones and looks ahead to the future
HCM issue 5 2014
Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention
HCM issue 5 2014
Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after
HCM issue 5 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
Functional training is generating a real buzz both
for members and for the balance sheet
HCM issue 4 2014
From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications
HCM issue 4 2014
From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of
the technology that's set to change the way we work out
HCM Handbook 2014
EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will
impact the fitness sector in 2014
HCM Handbook 2014
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has created a new online health and fitness resource
offering expert advice and demonstration videos to help people achieve their
fitness goals.
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06 Feb 2014
Whether it's payroll support, scheduling or task allocation, Sean James says today's CRM systems can play a key role in staff management
HCM issue 2 2014
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