fitness businesses news & features
A top trend for 2020 is retreats, as fitness operators such as Third space and Dime partner with boutique travel operators to extend their relationship with members beyond the club
HCM issue 1 2020
From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM
editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that
could impact your business
HCM issue 8 2019
Help your members avoid or reverse
osteoporosis with weight bearing activity
HCM issue 7 2019
Health and fitness entrepreneur Rasmus
Ingerslev and television neuroscientist Dr
Mouna Esmaeilzadeh have big plans for
making the world a healthier place. They
discuss their past and current projects
HCM issue 7 2019
The benefits of recovery and its importance in maximising the impact of exercise need to
be communicated to the general public by the fitness industry. However, the introduction
of various recovery-focused technologies will serve to give the fitness sector tools to rely
upon in delivering more effective recovery concepts.
news •
26 Apr 2019
Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities
set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future
HCM Handbook 2019
So much emphasis is given to hard
workouts, we sometimes forget that
gains are made during recovery. Do your
members understand the importance of
resting well? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 4 2019
Is the boutique boom reaching the peak of its lifecycle? ukactive CEO Steven Ward asks a panel of experts
HCM issue 3 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
GoCardless has built a formidable reputation for its direct debit services
with clients like The Financial Times. Now it's available for health clubs
HCM issue 8 2018
As a Lagree studio opens at the Nobu
Hotel in London, the founder shares his
vision of creating a better world for all
through wellbeing and health
HCM issue 6 2018
ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark
Williamson share the industry trends
revealed in the annual report
HCM issue 1 2018
Paul Simpson, chief operating officer of Legend Club Management Systems, explains why it’s vital operators take action on how they store and secure all member data
HCM issue 11 2017
The exercise psychologist on
combining psychology with gym design
HCM issue 10 2017
Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry
innovations that are making it easier than
ever before to keep fit on-the-go
HCM issue 9 2017
Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials
HCM Handbook 2017
What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?
HCM issue 11 2016
What do new regulations on the transferral of personal data mean for your business?
HCM issue 5 2016
Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms of
harnessing the power of technology and shielding us from its more harmful aspects, Randi
Zuckerberg told delegates at IHRSA 2016 today (23 March).
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23 Mar 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.
news •
12 Jan 2016
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed
of technological advances and future-proof their business, or risk being wiped out entirely.
news •
20 Nov 2015
In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market
HCM issue 11 2015
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym is targeting significant international growth
after securing €2.1m (US$2.3m, £1.5m) in funding from Belgium-based Saffelberg
Investments.
news •
29 Oct 2015
How can member feedback be gathered and used by the fitness industry to refine its offering? Jon Nasta reports
HCM issue 7 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
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
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