gym members news & features
We take a look at the most exciting pool fitness classes on the market
HCM issue 7 2018
A report on the industry has identified corporate wellness as offering growth opportunities for fitness operators
HCM issue 7 2018
The corrective exercise specialist says poor
breathing and movement techniques can
lead to serious injury during exercise
HCM issue 3 2018
easyGym is ready for global expansion and
its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising
HCM issue 3 2018
New research suggests that personality
determines the type of exercise regime a
person will get the most benefit from
HCM issue 2 2018
As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio
training, is the gym-floor PT likely to
become a thing of the past?
HCM issue 1 2018
Tom Walker investigates legal liability –
exploring the considerations operators
must make to ensure they keep
themselves and their customers safe
HCM issue 10 2017
Join the millions of professionals that trust InBody, the global leader in the body composition analysis industry
HCM issue 9 2017
Mintel’s private sector health and fitness club report shows the sector is growing
HCM issue 8 2017
Steph Eaves explores how gyms can prevent member injuries on rowing machines
HCM issue 8 2017
Tom Walker reports on the array of virtual exercise apps that are taking fitness beyond the four walls of the gym
HCM issue 3 2017
We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April
HCM issue 3 2017
Steven Ward, Executive Director of ukactive, is confident that 2017 will see our sector move forward at an increasingly fast pace
HCM Handbook 2017
eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym
HCM issue 9 2016
oneone fitness, UK developer of premium software based solutions, has launched gym budd-e, an interactive fitness kiosk designed to transform members’ gym floor experience
HCM issue 9 2016
Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention
HCM issue 9 2016
A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties
HCM issue 8 2016
The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice
HCM issue 7 2016
Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of
Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls
and into the daily lives of its members.
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24 May 2016
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
Women tend to avoid weights for fear of looking like a bodybuilder, but strength training should be a key part of their workouts. We take a look at some best practice examples
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
The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms
HCM Handbook 2015
Manraaj Sunner offers his advice to health clubs looking to develop an effective social media strategy
HCM issue 10 2014
Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray
HCM issue 7 2014
Are you a manager or a leader, and are you getting the best out of your team? Justin Tamsett offers his advice on employee motivation
HCM issue 7 2014
Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention
HCM issue 5 2014
Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club
HCM issue 5 2014
As part of our management series, Julian Leybourne offers his views on management’s role in creating effective marketing communications
HCM issue 5 2014
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...