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A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings
HCM issue 10 2016
Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 10 2016
Pure Gym will plough some of the money it raises from selling its shares into further developing its
tech as part of a strategy to create new products and experiences for members and to future-proof its
business.
news •
15 Sep 2016
US-based brand insights and market research firm ClubIntel has launched its second
annual fitness
industry survey.
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06 Sep 2016
A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market
HCM issue 8 2016
The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act
HCM issue 5 2016
The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently
HCM issue 4 2016
Niels Gronau and Gregor Titze take a look at the key findings from the latest edition of Leading Operators – Fitness in Europe
HCM issue 4 2016
A new Level 4 strength and conditioning fitness qualification has been created to help
fitness professionals and sports coaches to carve a niche in the competitive world of elite
training.
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31 Mar 2016
Wellness elements – from healthy food to fitness classes to spiritual healing – are ranked
as more important for travellers under age 49 (Gen X and Millennials) than for Baby
Boomers (age 50 and older), according to a new study from Spafinder Wellness 365.
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16 Mar 2016
The explorer and TV personality is on a mission to add a sense of adventure to the gym. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2016
Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of brand insights firm ClubIntel share a glimpse into the work and resulting outcomes of the recent 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend report - What’s All the Rage
HCM Handbook 2016
Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016
HCM Handbook 2016
The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector
HCM issue 1 2016
Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016
HCM issue 1 2016
The new CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp talks to Kate Cracknell about growing its boutique club empire and building a global Barry’s community
HCM issue 11 2015
Stephen Tharrett of ClubIntel shares the findings from the 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend Report
HCM issue 10 2015
Are ‘exercise passports’ the shake-up the industry needs to improve retention and market penetration?
HCM issue 10 2015
Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?
HCM issue 9 2015
Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM issue 8 2015
Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go
HCM issue 8 2015
Focus Training MD Bob Ellis on delivering high calibre professionals that will shape a positive future for health and fitness
HCM issue 4 2015
Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?
HCM issue 2 2015
The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms
HCM Handbook 2015
Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports
HCM Handbook 2015
Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months
HCM Handbook 2015
Competition in the low cost sector of the gym market will intensify over the next
two years as operators grapple to sustain finite growth levels, predicts Jacques
de Bruin, COO at Pure Gym.
news •
09 Jan 2015
Cost remains one of the most significant barriers to physical activity, with cut-
price deals the most effective way to incentivise exercise among UK consumers,
according to the latest Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS).
news •
15 Dec 2014
The focus seems to be moving from personal training to small group training. Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering?
HCM issue 1 2015
Wearable fitness devices are projected to dip in
popularity in the short term, but bounce back in
2016, according to new research.
news •
21 Nov 2014
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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