operators news & features
A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market
HCM issue 8 2016
What’s the right personal training set-up for your club and your trainers? We examine three popular models
HCM issue 8 2016
Why aren’t more health club spas disability-friendly? We ask the experts
HCM issue 8 2016
The workforce agenda is back on track, says public affairs director Huw Edwards
HCM issue 8 2016
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties
HCM issue 8 2016
Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2016
The outdoor exercise pioneer on the FLAME Award-winning Beat the Street
HCM issue 8 2016
Having taken the US by storm since its launch last week, and with UK users also getting in
on the act, Pokémon Go is being held up as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity.
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11 Jul 2016
Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software
HCM issue 7 2016
payasUgym’s new Partner Portal provides operators with the marketplace data they need to make their business more competitive
HCM issue 7 2016
Can clubs harness the power of social media to get more people moving?
HCM issue 7 2016
Sport England’s evolution – encapsulated in its new strategy – means sport and fitness are now on the same page, says ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM issue 7 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 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
1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market
HCM issue 7 2016
Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross
HCM issue 7 2016
The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market
HCM issue 7 2016
Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as
customer experience manager to support the wearable tech company’s continued growth.
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17 Jun 2016
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of brand
engagement on social media, but a new report shows that there’s plenty of room for
improvement across the fitness sector.
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06 Jun 2016
The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM issue 6 2016
Bad for Britain, bad for fitness? Steve Ward, executive director at ukactive, offers his thoughts on the upcoming referendum on Britain leaving the EU
HCM issue 6 2016
Gym buddy apps are helping people find their perfect workout partner, so they’re more likely to stick with their routine
HCM issue 6 2016
Innovative Wattbike training zones are transforming studios and gym floors across the country
HCM issue 6 2016
The Queen's grandson is on a mission to make Spartan Race a household name
HCM issue 6 2016
New developments in data mining can help clubs unlock their ‘hidden wealth’
HCM issue 6 2016
As the former CEO of ukactive is freed from the shackles of office, he offers his frank opinions on the fitness sector
HCM issue 6 2016
Annie Holden, Everyone Health, preventative, prevention, Everyone Active, public health, Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 6 2016
PayAsUGym has today (17 May) launched a new business intelligence platform – dubbed
the ‘Partner Portal’ – designed to help fitness operators maximise the potential of their
offering.
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17 May 2016
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