fitness equipment news & features
Record, respond, resolve – key
stages in a customer feedback
system. Leisure-net’s Mike Hill
explains why opening up avenues
for customer feedback is a great
opportunity, not risky business
HCM Handbook 2017
Precor launches the Experience Series EFX 800 with Converging CrossRamp
HCM issue 2 2017
With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution
HCM issue 11 2016
A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings
HCM issue 10 2016
With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to
switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution
HCM issue 9 2016
A new app has been launched that enables UK gym owners to trade-in their old fitness
equipment within minutes via an online auction platform.
news •
03 Jun 2016
The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM issue 6 2016
TVS Sports Surfaces profiles its recent noise- and vibration-reducing project at Body Zone Fitness in Newcastle, UK
HCM issue 4 2016
Growth plans have fuelled the rebrand of equipment supplier Anytime Leisure to Origin Fitness
HCM issue 5 2016
The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything
from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis
HCM issue 4 2016
Elevate takes place in May, bringing together experts from all disciplines for the UK’s largest physical activity trade event
HCM issue 4 2016
Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy,
having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.
news •
24 Feb 2016
Nottingham University’s new SYNRGY-based Active Trail is proving a hit with students and staff alike
HCM issue 2 2016
With the iGym project, Pulse transformed an empty shell into an inspiring hi-tech facility in just 10 weeks
HCM issue 1 2016
Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople
HCM issue 11 2015
In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of
their software, rather than the physical kit itself.
news •
09 Oct 2015
Cybex unveils its new Sparc Trainer – the next evolution of high intensity training
HCM issue 9 2015
Jak Phillips visits Olympian Daley Thompson’s new gym in Putney to see how he’s putting the fun and old-school values back into fitness
HCM issue 9 2015
Intenza’s sleek new energy-saving product range is unveiled for the UK market
HCM issue 8 2015
The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil
HCM issue 6 2015
Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?
HCM issue 5 2015
What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views
HCM issue 4 2015
Here come the girls – Matrix offers an overview of its initiatives to promote, develop and encourage women’s sport and activity
HCM issue 3 2015
Ray Algar reports on the health club chain giving young homeless people a future, thanks to the legacy of Baron Carl Gripenstedt
HCM issue 3 2015
How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice
HCM issue 2 2015
Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months
HCM Handbook 2015
MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment
HCM issue 1 2015
Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door
HCM issue 1 2015
Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia
HCM issue 10 2014
Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report
HCM issue 10 2014
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