global news & features
Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved
HCM issue 11 2015
Randi Zuckerburg has been announced as a keynote speaker for IHRSA 2016 and will offer
insight on the most exciting trends that can add value to a business.
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19 Oct 2015
Why do you let your cycle studio lie empty? Les Mills has the solution
HCM issue 9 2015
The creator of Flow Play explains how music impacts the brain, and why music selection for yoga classes is so important
HCM issue 9 2015
Stephen Tharrett of ClubIntel shares the findings from the 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend Report
HCM issue 10 2015
The health club of the future will have to be more flexible and adaptable, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company
HCM issue 10 2015
A leading US massage spa chain is aiming to start a revolution in the UK massage industry
HCM issue 9 2015
Are ‘exercise passports’ the shake-up the industry needs to improve retention and market penetration?
HCM issue 10 2015
The former Lib Dem MEP and now president of EuropeActive talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the ‘Cinderalla sport’ of fitness
HCM issue 9 2015
Extreme fitness challenges such as Tough Mudder have really captured the imagination of the public. So how can health club operators benefit from the trend?
HCM issue 10 2015
Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October
HCM issue 8 2015
Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go
HCM issue 8 2015
Global fitness giant Les Mills has kicked off its new On Demand streaming service,
enabling fitness fans to workout wherever and whenever they like by accessing classes via
a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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01 Jul 2015
Fitness operators must be heretical towards their brand heritage, asking challenging questions about what they do – and, crucially, who for – says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2015
Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m
HCM issue 8 2015
Rochester Midtown Athletic Club in the US believes there’s no charity too big or too small to support
HCM issue 8 2015
The IHRSA Global 25 presents details of the leading 25 health club operators around the world
HCM issue 7 2015
Les Mills licensed facilities have 500 more members per club than the global average, says new research
HCM issue 7 2015
According to new research by Deloitte, 86 per cent of UK organisations face leadership issues. Mark Bowden reports
HCM issue 7 2015
Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 6 2015
Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March
HCM issue 5 2015
Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research
HCM issue 5 2015
Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips
HCM issue 5 2015
Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running
HCM issue 5 2015
Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel
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
Riccardo Marini, director at urban quality consultants Gehl Architects, talks about his work to prioritise pedestrians and healthy movement on city streets around the world
HCM issue 4 2015
As the world’s population ages, how can the wellness industry best provide for older people’s needs? Katie Barnes asks a global panel of experts
HCM issue 3 2015
The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region
HCM issue 3 2015
The co-founder of Morning Gloryville on getting the world to rise and shine
HCM issue 3 2015
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