ukactive news & features
Michael Cassop-Thompson looks at strategic management of clubs, in the first of a series created with CIMSPA
HCM issue 3 2014
2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they
want to play a recognised role within the health sector,
says ukactive's David Stalker
HCM Handbook 2014
EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will
impact the fitness sector in 2014
HCM Handbook 2014
Think retention was bad before? It's now worse than ever,
according to new research from Dr Paul Bedford
HCM Handbook 2014
Does the sector need to cement its intent to combat physical inactivity with a bold ‘physical inactivity kills' message, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 2 2014
CEO of ukactive David Stalker discusses the parliamentary group set up to examine physical inactivity
HCM issue 2 2014
The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity
HCM issue 2 2014
Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show
HCM issue 2 2014
Katie Lewis reports on discussions at November's SIBEC Europe event, from functional training to price-cutting, and from centralised ad campaigns to 'exercise is medicine'
HCM issue 1 2014
New research shows how physical activity can help in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes
HCM issue 1 2014
The removal of physical activity from the QOF is a blow to our sector, and we must lobby to have it reinstated, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2014
Health clubs must invest in upskilling their managers if the sector is to gain credibility and build a strong future, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2014
The CEO of LA fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the recent launch of its premium LAX brand
HCM issue 1 2014
David Stalker explains how investors are being attracted back to the fitness sector
HCM issue 11 2013
New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 11 2013
The pair behind the Sported Foundation talk about fulfilling the legacy promise of the 2012 Games
HCM issue 11 2013
With studies showing UK physical activity levels are dropping, it's time for a national strategy, says ukactive CEO David Stalker
HCM issue 10 2013
What will be the future of the traditional full-service club in the face of the growing microgym market? Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 10 2013
CEO David Stalker looks at the government's traineeship scheme introduced in January, and considers how the fitness sector might benefit
HCM issue 9 2013
Laura Dagg takes a look forward to the highlights of this year's Leisure Industry Week, which takes place in Birmingham later this month
HCM issue 9 2013
Member retention rates continue to drop across the fitness sector, according to a new national report by Dr Paul Bedford
HCM issue 9 2013
ukactive CEO David Stalker reports on how the latest round of spending cuts are likely to affect the physical activity sector
HCM issue 8 2013
Even before we look to new audiences, there's so much more we can do to attract people who have already bought into exercise, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2013
Today's multi-faceted spas have important lessons to teach health clubs about the customer experience, says Liz Holmes
HCM issue 8 2013
CEO David Stalker reports on a recent focus group examining children's activity and school sport
HCM issue 6 2013
Kath Hudson talks to gym operators specifically targeting plus-sized customers with tailored, non-intimidating packages
HCM issue 6 2013
ukactive joins forces with Sport England to put more weight behind its drive to see a fitness professional in every GP surgery
HCM issue 5 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
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
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
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