operators news & features
Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?
HCM issue 3 2013
Personal training has proved a tough nut to crack for many operators, but there are some notable success stories from around the world
HCM issue 3 2013
Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor
HCM issue 3 2013
Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon
HCM issue 3 2013
The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?
HCM issue 3 2013
Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population
HCM issue 3 2013
The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans
HCM issue 3 2013
What do operators consider to be the future of technology in health clubs? Jon Nasta reports
HCM issue 2 2013
payasUgym.com's Neil Harmsworth offers his thoughts on delivering an effective online sales strategy
HCM issue 2 2013
Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts
HCM issue 2 2013
David Stalker outlines the music usage agreement reached between ukactive and PPL
HCM issue 2 2013
A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month
HCM issue 2 2013
Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running
HCM issue 2 2013
Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way
HCM issue 2 2013
What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports
HCM issue 2 2013
Kate Cracknell visits the new Pure Club Med Gym, a high-end fitness offering in central Paris
HCM issue 2 2013
The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level
HCM issue 2 2013
PT qualifications must teach people real world skills, says Jonathan Davies, CEO of The Training Room
HCM issue 1 2013
Nick Batram asks whether the investment climate is now right for some health and fitness companies to re-enter the UK stock market
HCM issue 1 2013
Fitness operators must investigate new revenue channels to grow in 2013, says Mintel's Michael Oliver
HCM issue 1 2013
Can events like the Olympics really increase participation? Katie Lewis reports on the discussions at this year's SIBEC Europe
HCM issue 1 2013
Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market
HCM issue 1 2013
Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more
HCM issue 1 2013
Online health and beauty marketplace Wahanda has introduced Wahanda Connect - an
online booking
system connecting businesses with customers. The new platform provides an
end-to-end marketing
solution allowing spas, salons, wellbeing, fitness and beauty professionals to
get listed and sell to the end
customer via Wahanda's network.
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01 Aug 2012
Daily deals website Groupon has launched its new Scheduler online booking system
to provide businesses with the opportunity to manage their schedules and accept
bookings directly.
news •
16 May 2012
Cloud-based management software provider GramercyOne and deals website
Lifebooker have announced a partnership which will enable spas to market
unfilled appointments through their business management software.
news •
28 Mar 2012
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...