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The group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental tells us about his new Intelligent Movement concept, designed to get guests moving more and moving better for overall health
HCM issue 5 2022
The co-founder of W3 Fit on the return of live industry events, and why they’re key to growing business relationships
HCM issue 5 2022
The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active
HCM issue 4 2022
The new UK Leisure Framework has been set up to deliver £2bn of developments, as Paul Cluett, MD of Alliance Leisure explains
HCM issue 3 2022
Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2022
The war in Ukraine must strengthen our resolve to build a better world, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 2 2022
People with disabilities and long-term health challenges want to be active. How can we remove barriers, asks Kath Hudson
HCM issue 2 2022
We need to gear up for Easter to replace the post-Christmas rush this year, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2022
What can the fitness industry and the weight management sector learn from each other? Our experts discuss
HCM issue 1 2022
The MD of Next Gen Australia talks about creating the ultimate destination lifestyle model, and what’s coming next in the company’s expansion
HCM issue 1 2022
Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends
expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.
news •
04 Jan 2022
The founder of TRX talks about his new business venture – OutFit
HCM issue 11 2021
The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 11 2021
Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment
HCM issue 11 2021
A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups
HCM issue 10 2021
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
been
downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.
product innovation •
21 Oct 2021
ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda
HCM issue 9 2021
The founder of the Active Giving app is passionate about saving the planet
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one
learning with Google to get their digital marketing strategies in line with current trends.
news •
15 Sep 2021
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on
our
industry and how important it is to get new and existing members back into the gym.
product innovation •
29 Jul 2021
Thought leader, Emma Barry, talks about the changes which have happened and how to adapt and move forward in the roaring 20s, including intoxicating solutions to motivate the unmotivated and addressing a wider demographic
HCM Handbook 2021
“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby
HCM issue 7 2021
Jo Farrier, head of commercial and resources at Active Northumberland, talks about how a
strategic partnership with Technogym is changing public perceptions of council leisure facilities
HCM issue 7 2021
With financial pressures brought on by the pandemic, will we see more local councils bringing the management of gym and leisure facilities back in-house?
HCM issue 7 2021
A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared
HCM issue 5 2021
Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships
HCM issue 5 2021
Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses
HCM issue 5 2021
Craig Cocking,
Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact
of the past 12 months and shares his
views on the future of the industry
HCM issue 4 2021
Hamilton City Council in New Zealand is putting play at the heart of an ambitious strategy to get residents active
HCM issue 4 2021
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...