performance news & features
Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 9 2014
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October
HCM issue 9 2014
American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record
metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with
Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.
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26 Aug 2014
Nike has unveiled the world's first LED basketball court in Shanghai, China, a facility that
has been created for basketball star Kobe Bryant to help train young players in Shanghai
as part of Nike’s RISE campaign.
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15 Aug 2014
David Thompson visits the new Athlete Lab cycle hub in London, to see how its team is putting a different spin on performance training
HCM issue 8 2014
IHRSA unveils the world’s top health and fitness brands in this year’s Global 25 report
HCM issue 8 2014
Research from the US shows that the key to getting exercise results lies in upping the intensity
HCM issue 8 2014
Chris Lane reports on the link between good management and customer care, outlining how a focus on staff satisfaction can translate into huge benefits for end customers
HCM issue 8 2014
The Child Protection in Sport Unit is turning its attention to helping the leisure sector put safeguards in place
HCM issue 8 2014
Are you a manager or a leader, and are you getting the best out of your team? Justin Tamsett offers his advice on employee motivation
HCM issue 7 2014
Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray
HCM issue 7 2014
EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report
HCM issue 7 2014
The 2014 Wimbledon tennis championship has kicked off today with a number of
technological innovations which are set to improve the way "digital fans"
(spectators with mobile devices) engage with the action.
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23 Jun 2014
Miele Professional's new SPEED Plus freshwater dishwasher combines speed, efficiency, performance and cost-effectiveness
HCM issue 6 2014
Senior research manager Melissa Rodriguez outlines the findings of the 2014 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 6 2014
Part nine of a nine-part series Leisure centres have a way to increase their sales, income and reach without any financial Outlay, thanks to Alliance Leisure's ‘No Risk' package
HCM issue 6 2014
Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention
HCM issue 5 2014
A number of devices are currently in development that could be used to provide
real-time data and metrics specific to individual players partaking in sport,
giving audiences and commentators more detailed information on performance
levels during contests.
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01 May 2014
Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club
HCM issue 5 2014
CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?
HCM issue 5 2014
Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after
HCM issue 5 2014
Part eight of a nine-part series Whether it’s pre-sales assistance, staff training or a complete ‘no-results, no-fee’ package, Alliance has a bespoke solution to support all businesses
HCM issue 5 2014
A new tracking device has been developed to help hockey players collect and
analyse stick-related data when training or playing matches.
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30 Apr 2014
ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and
leisure centres, enabling them to compare how their facility is performing
against the industry average and rival establishments.
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29 Apr 2014
David Lloyd Leisure has teamed up with Universal Music UK to launch an
exclusive music app aimed at boosting performance during exercise.
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28 Apr 2014
New research suggests that exercise can boost creative thinking
HCM issue 4 2014
From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications
HCM issue 4 2014
DNA profiling is quickly becoming a top trend for high profile sports athletes who
are using the revolutionary technology to analyse whether or not they are
getting the most out of their sporting genes.
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20 Mar 2014
SpaUK – an association for British spas – has launched a new online
benchmarking programme enabling members to compare their key
performance indicators (KPIs) against the rest of the market.
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03 Mar 2014
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...