workout news & features
David Lloyd Leisure has teamed up with Universal Music UK to launch an
exclusive music app aimed at boosting performance during exercise.
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28 Apr 2014
Functional training is generating a real buzz both
for members and for the balance sheet
HCM issue 4 2014
With today's activity tracking devices, reward schemes can acknowledge actual activity, not just attendance
HCM issue 4 2014
Ray Algar takes a look at an initiative by Denmark's Fresh Fitness to fund fresh water wells in Uganda
HCM issue 4 2014
Group exercisers versus gym-only exercisers. Who does what, and does this predict retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports
HCM issue 4 2014
Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism
HCM issue 4 2014
From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications
HCM issue 4 2014
ukactive's 'Turning the Tide on Obesity' campaign is the latest to rely on nudging. But what is nudging, and does it work? Tom Walker looks at what's involved
HCM issue 4 2014
The industry has gone mad for functional training, but what do members really think?
HCM issue 3 2014
We discovered people weren't afraid of strength training, they were afraid of the machines. Meet the first serious strength line designed to be more inviting than intimidating..
HCM issue 3 2014
Microsoft is the latest company to join the fitness app trend by releasing the
Bing Health & Fitness Windows Phone app.
news •
21 Feb 2014
One of Sweden’s leading gym chains has banned changing room 'selfies' at its
Stockholm clubs in a bid to protect the modesty of its members.
news •
20 Feb 2014
From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of
the technology that's set to change the way we work out
HCM Handbook 2014
From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the
emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers
insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report
HCM Handbook 2014
In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members
HCM issue 2 2014
Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show
HCM issue 2 2014
Kath Hudson looks at how clubs are turning pilates into a successful secondary revenue stream
HCM issue 2 2014
Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?
HCM issue 2 2014
Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club in Cornwall has added a new fitness facility.
news •
24 Jan 2014
Technogym debuted the world’s first Google Glass controlled treadmill at the
Consumer Electronics Show 2014 in Las Vegas last week.
news •
13 Jan 2014
A host of new and innovative wearable tech devices have been unveiled at the
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014.
news •
07 Jan 2014
How can we tap into member psychology to create a health club environment that's inspiring to both spend time in and work out in? Kath Hudson reports
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
As the indoor cycling boom continues, Kath Hudson finds out what lessons mainstream clubs can learn from the growing number of specialised cycling microgyms
HCM issue 1 2014
How important is the quality of your offering when it comes to keeping your members? Dr Paul Bedford reports
HCM issue 1 2014
Microsoft has chosen fitness brand Body Training Systems to provide video
workouts for Xbox Fitness on the new Xbox One, being released tomorrow (22
November).
news •
21 Nov 2013
Austrian fitness app Runtastic has launched a new feature that provides runners
with stories as they work out, in an attempt to keep them motivated and
entertained during their training sessions.
news •
01 Nov 2013
As part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at how UK facilities currently rate in terms of perceived value for money
HCM issue 11 2013
Anna Rounaja of Hukka Oy considers success in the Finnish fitness market, and IHRSA publishes its latest European report
HCM issue 11 2013
How badly is broken equipment affecting your club? Kath Hudson reports on the cloud-based solutions that can cut downtime
HCM issue 11 2013
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