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Bill McBride reflects on IHRSA's achievements over the past year, as he passes on the mantle of chair of the board of directors
HCM issue 6 2013
Kath Hudson talks to gym operators specifically targeting plus-sized customers with tailored, non-intimidating packages
HCM issue 6 2013
The founder and CEO of Mytime Active talks to Kate Cracknell about opportunities in public health, building community partnerships and re-investing profits to change lives
HCM issue 6 2013
We must present a united front with our wellness allies to keep the momentum behind integrated wellbeing, says Kate Cracknell
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
Kate Cracknell talks to Jane Irving of Big Shot Productions about the fitness industry launch of Tabata – the clinically-proven Japanese workout system that promises results in just four minutes
HCM issue 6 2013
Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports
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
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
Clubs need to be proactive in their approach to media opportunities, says Patricia Amend
HCM issue 5 2013
Exercise can effectively help to reduce appetite, says new research
HCM issue 5 2013
St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages
HCM issue 5 2013
Operators increasingly need to demonstrate social value. Julie Cramer reports on the progress being made
HCM issue 5 2013
A look at the hottest trends impacting the health club spa industry
HCM issue 5 2013
Cloud-based spa software company SpaBooker has secured an investment of US$27.5million (£17.9m;
E21m) in series B financing in a deal led by Bain Capital Ventures.
The company will use the funding to continue to refine and develop its software, which gets five new releases a year, with a focus on the continued development of revenue-driving marketing tools.
The company will use the funding to continue to refine and develop its software, which gets five new releases a year, with a focus on the continued development of revenue-driving marketing tools.
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16 Apr 2013
Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month
HCM issue 4 2013
Spartan Race, an obstacle race concept taking the world by storm
HCM issue 4 2013
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts
HCM issue 4 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
The co-owner and director of Dutch health club operator and construction company Pellikaan talks to Kate Cracknell about integrating fitness and medical offerings
HCM issue 4 2013
'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym
HCM issue 4 2013
Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend
HCM issue 4 2013
For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up
HCM issue 4 2013
A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans
HCM issue 4 2013
Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor
HCM issue 3 2013
Personal training has proved a tough nut to crack for many operators, but there are some notable success stories from around the world
HCM issue 3 2013
The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans
HCM issue 3 2013
The fitness industry is struggling to collect robust retention data, says Dr Paul Bedford
HCM issue 3 2013
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility
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
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