gym news & features
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
Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area
HCM issue 3 2015
What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider
HCM issue 3 2015
Video can ignite your social media, but you need to know how to use the medium to its best effect. Manraaj Sunner offers his advice
HCM issue 3 2015
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, is trialling a programme that will see private
gyms receive GP-referred patients and help tackle the UK’s inactivity epidemic.
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20 Feb 2015
A fast-growing virtual marketing tour developed by Google has the potential to transform
the way leisure facilities like health clubs and spas attract new customers.
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09 Feb 2015
Operators need to do much more to help members understand nutrition and balancing calories for weight management, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 2 2015
With obesity a growing problem, should the industry be doing more to help members understand the calories in / calories out equation?
HCM issue 2 2015
With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly
HCM issue 2 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 author, trendspotter and futurologist offers Kate Cracknell his thoughts on the future of the health and fitness industry
HCM issue 2 2015
The world’s largest health and fitness trade show takes place in Cologne, Germany, from 9–12 April, with the EHFF on 8 April
HCM issue 2 2015
Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?
HCM issue 2 2015
1Rebel is a newly-launched premium lifestyle microgym which has set out to be a ‘fitness market disruptor’. Julie Cramer speaks to the founders
HCM issue 2 2015
What do your members experience in your club, and how does this impact retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports
HCM Handbook 2015
We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments
HCM Handbook 2015
In 2015, the fitness sector must see disruption as a positive chance to challenge itself, rethink its model and remain relevant
HCM Handbook 2015
What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?
HCM Handbook 2015
The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms
HCM Handbook 2015
Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report
HCM Handbook 2015
Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports
HCM Handbook 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?
HCM Handbook 2015
Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months
HCM Handbook 2015
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is soon to unveil one of the world’s first permanent
Immersive Fitness studios at its Raynes Park club in London as part of an
exclusive partnership with Les Mills.
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07 Jan 2015
Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector
HCM issue 1 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
Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door
HCM issue 1 2015
The focus seems to be moving from personal training to small group training. Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering?
HCM issue 1 2015
MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment
HCM issue 1 2015
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...