lockdown news & features
The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done
HCM issue 1 2021
The Retention Convention saw experts sharing exciting examples of best practice around customer relationship building
HCM issue 1 2021
The founder of Philidelphia’s Fitler Club explains its high-end concept
HCM issue 1 2021
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
The late Stephen Tharrett explores the US member journey in the age of COVID-19
HCM issue 1 2021
Richard Lucas, founder of GoVox, explains how his system helps clubs identify athletes who are struggling with mental health issues
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Les Mills has launched a suite of digital solutions to help clubs expand their reach in the booming online fitness space
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced
the launch of PRO+, a new solution that enables operators to generate revenue while being
closed and upon reopening, by offering members a turnkey digital membership experience
through their club mobile app.
news •
17 Jan 2021
Technogym has ramped up its live and on-demand services this year. We hear how the new streaming services are being used by operators to build customer engagement
HCM issue 11 2020
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the
world’s leading fitness operators and influencers, exploring how digitalisation will
influence the delivery of fitness services and products moving forwards.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2020
Our sector can do more for active ageing – it’s never been more important
HCM issue 10 2020
Venueserve Fitness enables clubs to offer white-label content
streaming to optimise capacity and member engagement
HCM issue 10 2020
Ruskin Fitness Club has transformed its gym with a major refit and new dedicated workout zones
HCM issue 10 2020
Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss
HCM issue 10 2020
The chair of énergie and vice chair of BMF on bringing together indoor, outdoor, online and VR fitness
HCM issue 10 2020
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
Whitcombe is fighting for the right to reopen his gym – and stay open
HCM issue 10 2020
Power Plate UK's Davide Ferreira and ReferAll's Stuart Stokes
write to HCM
HCM issue 10 2020
The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon
HCM issue 10 2020
Active IQ optimised lockdown to create new opportunities for students and stakeholders
HCM issue 9 2020
The MD of Matrix Fitness talks about adapting to business challenges through COVID-19 and beyond
HCM issue 9 2020
Hussle is offering operators the opportunity to take part in a pilot for its new MAP service to enable them to secure new members without upfront costs.
HCM issue 9 2020
HIIT Without the Hurt. It’s one of the
most memorable straplines in the fitness
industry and it’s been at the core of every
Speedflex session for almost ten years
HCM issue 9 2020
When facing lockdown restrictions, Frame successfully adapted its in-club experience to an
online offering for members.
product innovation •
22 Oct 2020
Gympass added personal training to its platform during lockdown and has now delivered 30,000 sessions globally
HCM issue 9 2020
Modelling by 4global shows what we can expect for UK public sector fitness
HCM issue 9 2020
'Emerging successfully out of a crisis as significant as this pandemic requires visionary leadership, creative thinking and innovative collaboration' says David Stalker
HCM issue 9 2020
The CEO of The Club Company is working to rebuild and expand the business by fusing fitness and hospitality
HCM issue 9 2020
What would you do if you found out a member with COVID-19 had attended your gym? One club tells its story
HCM issue 9 2020
A report by Deloitte for EuropeActive analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the European health and fitness market
HCM issue 9 2020
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