fit tech news & features
With free weights, functional and bodyweight training the new trend, is there still room for fixed kit? Julie Fisher asks a panel of experts
HCM issue 3 2013
Pilates failed to appear in the ACSM's top 20 trends for the third year running. Kate Cracknell asks why
HCM issue 3 2013
A round-up of community projects being delivered by sporta members in the north-west of England
HCM issue 3 2013
New product launches from MiTonics and Britvic, and a rugby heroes campaign for Lucozade Sport
HCM issue 3 2013
Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?
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 fitness industry is struggling to collect robust retention data, says Dr Paul Bedford
HCM issue 3 2013
Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor
HCM issue 3 2013
From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany
HCM issue 3 2013
Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings
HCM issue 3 2013
Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population
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
The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?
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
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
Affordable fitness provider Pure Gym has launched an iPhone app, with an Android
version set to follow later this year.
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18 Feb 2013
Spa and wellness company, Spafinder Wellness, is expanding its presence in
Canada by launching a new
French Canadian website and adding Canadian-specific content to Spafinder.ca.
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18 Feb 2013
Google Maps has taken its street view technology to its first NFL stadium,
offering users a 360-degree view of the Lucas Oil Stadium – home to the
Indianapolis Colts.
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18 Feb 2013
Online spa marketplace Wahanda has launched a new mobile booking site to allow' on-the-go' customers
to book health and beauty treatments easily and quickly.
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14 Feb 2013
The latest supplements and items that can help generate additional revenue for your club
HCM issue 2 2013
Abigail Harris looks at a number of recent participation-boosting club refurbishment projects
HCM issue 2 2013
Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane
HCM issue 2 2013
Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts
HCM issue 2 2013
What do operators consider to be the future of technology in health clubs? Jon Nasta reports
HCM issue 2 2013
A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month
HCM issue 2 2013
Is the sector doing everything it needs to do to engage with today's consumer, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 2 2013
With cleanliness a retention issue, clubs should check out this event
HCM issue 2 2013
Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil
HCM issue 2 2013
Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way
HCM issue 2 2013
payasUgym.com's Neil Harmsworth offers his thoughts on delivering an effective online sales strategy
HCM issue 2 2013
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