personal trainers news & features
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HCM issue 3 2018
As gym-goers become more nutritionally
savvy, they are demanding more tailored
food options. How are operators
responding to the opportunity presented?
HCM issue 1 2018
The founders of the functional training
gym on taking on the Indian fitness market
HCM issue 11 2017
Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club
in the US, with 28 more locations set to follow.
news •
31 Oct 2017
Tom Walker investigates legal liability –
exploring the considerations operators
must make to ensure they keep
themselves and their customers safe
HCM issue 10 2017
The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury
fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium,
talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the
brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing
HCM issue 10 2017
The Fitness Hut CEO talks about
disrupting the Portuguese fitness market
and giving members more for less
HCM issue 9 2017
Tweaking health club food and beverages
can benefit revenue and member health
HCM issue 9 2017
Fitness software company Virtuagym has released a mobile coaching app designed to help
PTs monitor and coach their clients while on the go.
news •
29 Aug 2017
Mintel’s private sector health and fitness club report shows the sector is growing
HCM issue 8 2017
Could body scanners be the secret to keeping gym-goers engaged and motivated?
HCM issue 8 2017
The MD of JD Gyms shares details of the next phase of the brand’s expansion
HCM issue 8 2017
IHRSA’s Kirsten Walsh analyses the key findings from the 2017 IHRSA Global Report
HCM issue 7 2017
The founder of Alex Fitness talks about European expansion, his new low-cost brand, and a goal of one million health club members in Russia by 2023
HCM issue 5 2017
The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise
HCM issue 5 2017
Are you aware of the mental health issues that can affect your members?
HCM issue 4 2017
Measuring over 40 different performance parameters with a high degree of accuracy, Wattbike has proved to be a powerful testing and fitness tool for top athletes and regular gym-goers alike
HCM issue 4 2017
New Zealand consistently beats the UK in Net Promotor Scores – a measure of customer satisfaction. Mike Hill reports
HCM issue 4 2017
Italy-based equipment supplier Technogym has joined forces with computer giant IBM as
part
of plans to develop an artificial intelligence-driven, “cognitive coaching platform” for the
health, fitness and wellness markets.
news •
14 Mar 2017
How can you be sure that members of both genders, and all ages, feel completely comfortable in your gym? We ask our panel
HCM issue 3 2017
Innovations are growing the fitness
industry, but more needs to be
done to achieve future success.
David Minton summarises findings
from The Leisure Database
Company’s (TLDC) State of the
Fitness Industry Report
HCM Handbook 2017
The former COO of The Gym Group believes there are interesting opportunities ahead for the sector – if it gets things right
HCM issue 2 2017
A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners
HCM issue 11 2016
The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate
HCM issue 10 2016
Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi
HCM issue 9 2016
TRIB3 launches a new ‘gym in a container’ concept
HCM issue 8 2016
AntiGravity Yoga founder Christopher Harrison on his latest creations for personal trainers and massage therapists
HCM issue 8 2016
Nuffield Health’s CEO tells Kate Cracknell about its plans to be the UK’s leading wellness provider by 2020
HCM issue 8 2016
EZ-Runner’s solution for The Third Space has enhanced both the online and in-club member experience
HCM issue 7 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
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