analysis news & features
Members of Gen Z have come of age
and are now some of the most engaged
consumers of fitness. Researchers,
leisure-net, look at the numbers
HCM issue 9 2019
One in five UK adults is worried about
their body image. We look at how fit-tech
can help to educate gym members on
how to achieve a healthy transformation
HCM issue 8 2019
From designing and managing the largest
hotel gym in the world, to a new live
steaming model to achieve global reach,
the founder of The Wright Fit discusses
his career journey and plans
HCM issue 8 2019
Are aggregators helpful or dangerous
for the industry? We hear opinions from
both sides of the debate
HCM issue 7 2019
Justin Musgrove on Bannatyne& Brightlime
Partnership puts software at the heart of an enhanced member experience
HCM issue 6 2019
Check out the innovative new products
launched at FIBO 2019, from Wattbike,
Matrix, Funxtion, eGym and more
HCM issue 6 2019
An analysis of London’s supersize fatberg
has revealed worryingly high levels of
illegal performance-enhancing drugs
present in the city’s sewers
HCM issue 5 2019
Check out these innovative new products
from Anytime Fitness, Shapewatch,
Monkey Mill and Tecnobody
HCM issue 5 2019
Older people are less likely to exercise,
making them more prone to developing
long-term health conditions. How can
fitness providers reach people in their
50s, 60s, 70s and above?
HCM issue 5 2019
Leisure trust GLL and Belfast City
Council will invest £105m over the next
decade. We talk to the chair about the
impact of the social enterprise model
HCM issue 5 2019
The latest case studies from Precor,
Gympass, Fisikal and Physical Company
HCM issue 5 2019
Larissa Davies and Themis Kokolakakis summarise the
findings of the Active Lives Adult Survey linking sports and
physical activity with positive wellbeing outcomes
HCM Handbook 2019
Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary
developments in health and fitness, ranging from new
start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour
HCM Handbook 2019
Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring
innovations and new launches
HCM Handbook 2019
New research from IHRSA and Deloitte
China shows the fitness market in India –
which currently has a penetration rate of
1.5 per cent – is poised for growth
HCM issue 4 2019
Could Versaclimber classes become the
next big thing? We check out the concepts
reinvigorating this classic piece of kit
HCM issue 4 2019
Emma Barry gives her thought-provoking
take on the industry’s current strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats
HCM issue 4 2019
The sector should focus on young people, older people and workplace health for the biggest impact on our community, says Steven Ward
HCM issue 3 2019
Indoor cycling has grown exponentially in the past few years. We analyse the data on who’s most engaged and when
HCM issue 3 2019
The fitness industry in China is growing fast, according to the IHRSA Greater China Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh explains the findings
HCM issue 3 2019
Leisure-net’s annual Health and fitness Omnibus Survey is in its 15th year. We find out what’s changed since 2002
HCM issue 3 2019
Where is growth coming from? How can
operators compete? These questions were
discussed at the Power Plate RISE event
HCM issue 2 2019
We take a closer look at the current
group exercise landscape, uncovering
what’s likely to trend in the year ahead
HCM issue 2 2019
Retention expert Paul Bedford
comments on case studies and top tips
from the latest retention research
HCM issue 2 2019
US tech giant Intel and Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba are developing an AI-powered athlete-
tracking technology which they aim to reveal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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10 Jan 2019
Fitness testing and body scanning is
becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM
gives the low down on the latest systems
HCM issue 1 2019
HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of
the latest software features available,
including queue management, facial
recognition, health outcomes management
and a partnership with Strava
HCM issue 1 2019
Health secretary Matt Hancock has
announced the government is changing
its focus from cure to prevention. Is his
plan deliverable? We ask the experts
HCM issue 1 2019
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