software news & features
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in
Exerp – a global digital specialist in fitness club member engagement software, based in
Denmark.
news •
06 Apr 2016
eGym’s personalised, connected member experience is driving customer acquisition and retention alike
HCM issue 5 2016
An overview of Gladstone’s integrated solutions, from eyeQ to Join@Home, and Plus2 to Learn2
HCM issue 5 2016
Are tangible rewards the best way to get members to stick to their exercise regimes? We report on the growing category of exercise reward schemes
HCM issue 4 2016
The joint CEO of Mrs.Sporty talks to Kate Cracknell about a new functional training model and international expansion
HCM issue 4 2016
Legend’s club management software solution has successfully launched in Canada. Its new clients share their thoughts
HCM issue 3 2016
Investor interest in fitness is booming. Jak Phillips gets expert tips for securing funding
HCM issue 3 2016
Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as
the firm revs up for an expansion into the US market.
news •
08 Feb 2016
The latest access control systems not only keep on top of who’s coming in and out of your health club, but also show you what members are doing once they’re in your facility. Rhianon Howells reports
HCM issue 2 2016
A proliferation of opportunities to be physically active. ukactive’s Steven Ward looks ahead to 2016
HCM Handbook 2016
Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has announced that he is working on a new fitness
software platform which will seek to integrate existing apps and workouts with a strong
“community aspect.”
news •
29 Jan 2016
With the iGym project, Pulse transformed an empty shell into an inspiring hi-tech facility in just 10 weeks
HCM issue 1 2016
Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year
HCM issue 1 2016
Steven Ward, executive director of ukactive, gives his views on what’s in store for the UK fitness and physical activity sector in 2016 – including new technology, sector diversification and assisting with public health remits
HCM issue 1 2016
Equipment and software supplier eGym has announced a new research agreement with
University College London to explore which methods of strength training are the most
effective.
news •
04 Dec 2015
It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to
say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential
gamechanger for the leisure industry.
news •
19 Nov 2015
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym is targeting significant international growth
after securing €2.1m (US$2.3m, £1.5m) in funding from Belgium-based Saffelberg
Investments.
news •
29 Oct 2015
Austrian software provider The Assistant Company
(TAC) has acquired German software supplier HIS
Solution GmbH, a move the company said will
strengthen its market position in Europe.
news •
09 Oct 2015
In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of
their software, rather than the physical kit itself.
news •
09 Oct 2015
Behind every seamless customer experience lies a raft of back-of-house admin tasks that are no less essential to business success – and Gladstone can help
HCM issue 9 2015
Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs
HCM issue 10 2015
Refer-all, the software solutions specialist for exercise referrals, has added two new staff
member to its customer support and integration teams.
news •
24 Aug 2015
Cité de l'Océan in Biarritz, France – a museum dedicated to the deep blue – has unveiled
a new exhibition using Oculus Rift to give visitors a virtual surfing experience.
news •
22 Jul 2015
Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain
HCM issue 8 2015
The ability to buy online is key for consumers – so how should membership sales be managed in this context?
HCM issue 7 2015
Operators must harness the power of positive feedback to enhance their services, facilities and brands
HCM issue 7 2015
The future of retention is not about reacting to lost members, but about creating proactive customer care. Dr Paul Bedford reports
HCM issue 7 2015
Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to facilitate bookings in all areas of operation
HCM issue 6 2015
The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business
HCM issue 6 2015
There’s more to data than just gathering information – an operator also
needs to be able to access and analyse its findings
HCM issue 6 2015
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