gym news & features
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
The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population
HCM issue 1 2015
We report on a recent project by MYZONE and Village Urban Resorts in Aberdeen
HCM issue 1 2015
Targeting older members and focusing on social interaction are among Dr Melvyn Hillsdon’s top five tips for boosting retention in 2015
HCM issue 1 2015
The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015
HCM issue 1 2015
Dr Rachel Pryke of the Royal College of General Practitioners talks to Kate Cracknell about a co-operative approach to combating the obesity epidemic
HCM issue 1 2015
As we gear up for 2015, what looks set to drive growth for the health and fitness sector?
HCM issue 11 2014
Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit
HCM issue 11 2014
An overview of Gerflor’s work with premium health club operator David Lloyd Leisure
HCM issue 11 2014
Does interaction with fitness staff impact on member progress, and does this have an effect on retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports
HCM issue 11 2014
Meet the winning health and fitness clubs, announced at the recent Health Club Awards, as voted for by club members around the UK
HCM issue 11 2014
Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC
HCM issue 11 2014
Health Club Management recently revealed how online gym pass provider
PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin, potentially paving the way for the
cryptocurrency to become an accepted form of payment across more than
2,000 UK gyms in the PayasUgym network.
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28 Oct 2014
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, has teamed up with British Military
Fitness (BMF) as part of a concerted push into the outdoor training market.
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06 Oct 2014
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
Even so-called hard to reach groups have to use our streets, so that’s where we should start getting them active, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 10 2014
Manraaj Sunner offers his advice to health clubs looking to develop an effective social media strategy
HCM issue 10 2014
As the economy improves, will fitness operators eye new markets or consolidate their existing bases?
HCM issue 10 2014
Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan
HCM issue 10 2014
How can you get more members attending more often and recommending your club to their friends and family?
HCM issue 10 2014
mywellness cloud – delivering the ultimate digital workout experience for your members
HCM issue 10 2014
Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens
HCM issue 10 2014
Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report
HCM issue 10 2014
David Hopkins, MD and founder of mystery shopping and research company Proinsight, on turning everyday insights into profits
HCM issue 10 2014
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin as a form of
payment across its network, paving the way for more than a third of UK gyms to
be able to sell membership via the cryptocurrency.
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23 Sep 2014
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