software news & features
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch,
as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.
news •
29 Aug 2017
Premier Software provides a multi-site management system for English Lakes Hotels
HCM issue 8 2017
The leisure client and software provider who became long-term technology and business partners
HCM issue 8 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
Xn Leisure is revolutionising the physical activity sector by helping operators unlock the power of their activity data
HCM issue 7 2017
Businesses in the fitness sector have a lot to gain by tapping into the full potential of online mobile and cashless payment systems
HCM issue 7 2017
Real-time activity data could pave
the way for a new era of customer
insight. The DataHub currently holds
information from 157 health, fitness,
sport and leisure operators relating to
the visits of seven million individuals
HCM issue 6 2017
US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique
fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.
news •
21 Mar 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
Software providers are beginning to cater for the specialist needs of the growing trampoline park sector
HCM issue 2 2017
Software originally designed to fight crime is now being used to battle health club attrition. Dr Paul Bedford reports
HCM issue 1 2017
The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring
scheme have been named.
news •
25 Nov 2016
Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs
HCM issue 11 2016
With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution
HCM issue 11 2016
How can clubs use the latest software to improve communication with their staff?
HCM issue 10 2016
Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers
HCM issue 10 2016
Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi
HCM issue 9 2016
With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to
switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution
HCM issue 9 2016
Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event
HCM issue 9 2016
Cloud-based software provider Booker has acquired Frederick, a marketing automation
platform that offers a set of features for customer feedback, online reviews and referrals
for spas and salons.
news •
01 Sep 2016
The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money
HCM issue 8 2016
Blended coaching models, combining in-person support with self-management via an app, boost retention, says Virtuagym
HCM issue 8 2016
Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software
HCM issue 7 2016
Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways
HCM issue 7 2016
Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing
platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal
transformation.”
news •
13 Jun 2016
Innovative Wattbike training zones are transforming studios and gym floors across the country
HCM issue 6 2016
New developments in data mining can help clubs unlock their ‘hidden wealth’
HCM issue 6 2016
A look at how How Inverclyde Leisure has driven business transformation, cut costs and grown revenues
HCM issue 6 2016
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has
unveiled several new partnerships as
the Dutch-based firm seeks to boost its offering for gym
operators, PTs and members.
news •
22 Apr 2016
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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