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Pressure on sales thanks to a weak economy, and an over-emphasis on social media, are detracting from real retention efforts, says Guy Griffiths
HCM issue 4 2013
On 1 April, Clinical Commissioning Groups replaced Primary Care Trusts, passing responsibility for health to local authorities. How will this impact the fitness industry?
HCM issue 4 2013
Spartan Race, an obstacle race concept taking the world by storm
HCM issue 4 2013
Are gyms currently maximising the revenue and retention potential of group exercise, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 4 2013
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts
HCM issue 4 2013
Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month
HCM issue 4 2013
CEO David Stalker outlines the key changes to public health commissioning which came into force this month, and what these mean for health and wellbeing providers
HCM issue 4 2013
As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry
HCM issue 4 2013
'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym
HCM issue 4 2013
The co-owner and director of Dutch health club operator and construction company Pellikaan talks to Kate Cracknell about integrating fitness and medical offerings
HCM issue 4 2013
Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'
HCM issue 4 2013
For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up
HCM issue 4 2013
Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend
HCM issue 4 2013
A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans
HCM issue 4 2013
Management company Leisure Connection is to make its gym and leisure facilities available through online
gym booking service payasUgym.com.
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05 Mar 2013
With free weights, functional and bodyweight training the new trend, is there still room for fixed kit? Julie Fisher asks a panel of experts
HCM issue 3 2013
Pilates failed to appear in the ACSM's top 20 trends for the third year running. Kate Cracknell asks why
HCM issue 3 2013
A round-up of community projects being delivered by sporta members in the north-west of England
HCM issue 3 2013
New product launches from MiTonics and Britvic, and a rugby heroes campaign for Lucozade Sport
HCM issue 3 2013
Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?
HCM issue 3 2013
Personal training has proved a tough nut to crack for many operators, but there are some notable success stories from around the world
HCM issue 3 2013
The fitness industry is struggling to collect robust retention data, says Dr Paul Bedford
HCM issue 3 2013
Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor
HCM issue 3 2013
From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany
HCM issue 3 2013
The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?
HCM issue 3 2013
Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings
HCM issue 3 2013
Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population
HCM issue 3 2013
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility
HCM issue 3 2013
Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon
HCM issue 3 2013
The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans
HCM issue 3 2013
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