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Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness
HCM issue 2 2021
HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand
HCM issue 2 2021
New Forest District Council in the UK has chosen leisure trust Freedom Leisure as its
preferred bidder to manage the region's leisure facilities.
news •
09 Feb 2021
The Bicycle Mayor of Coventry talks about bikes and public health challenges
HCM issue 1 2021
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight under
a variety of new restrictions announced during an emergency press briefing this evening
by prime minister, Boris Johnson.
news •
19 Dec 2020
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
health clubs and leisure centres will be allowed to open under all three tiers of the new COVID-19
alert system when lockdown ends on 2 December.
news •
24 Nov 2020
The government has launched its £1bn Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), providing
grant funding for energy efficiency measures across the public sector.
news •
19 Nov 2020
Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss
HCM issue 10 2020
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres
classed as essential services, in order for them to be able to operate during COVID-19 lockdowns.
news •
13 Nov 2020
The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m to support
vulnerable children and their families in England.
news •
11 Nov 2020
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity
rates and those where governments have kept gyms open during lockdowns.
news •
05 Nov 2020
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that
gyms stay open in England, even if there's a new spike in COVID-19 cases.
news •
29 Oct 2020
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness
facilities from the baseline measures for future tier 3 closures.
news •
19 Oct 2020
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and
leisure centres as essential services to enable them to stay open during any further
lockdowns.
news •
06 Oct 2020
Gyms in the UK are continuing to successfully control COVID-19 transmisssion, according to the
latest figures released by industry body, ukactive.
news •
21 Sep 2020
Five months after the start of lockdown, Leisure-net Solutions surveyed the public leisure sector to gauge how its faring
HCM issue 8 2020
Research from Sport England shows physical activity in England is worth £85.5bn each year in economic impact
HCM issue 8 2020
Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?
HCM issue 8 2020
The future of our industry is as a ‘national health service’, says the CEO of ukactive
HCM issue 8 2020
Every £1 spent on community sport and physical activity in England generates £3.91 in
return for the economy and society.
news •
09 Sep 2020
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a total of 46,000,
according to a new report, out today, from industry body Community Leisure UK (CLUK).
news •
27 Aug 2020
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as
part of some localised lockdowns.
news •
07 Aug 2020
Following approval to build a £250mn wellbeing resort in Manchester, Therme Group has
revealed plans to develop and expand its concept in other major UK cities.
news •
03 Aug 2020
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on
menus are
among the measures introduced in the government's new anti-obesity strategy – but
there is little
mentioning of gyms or exercise.
news •
27 Jul 2020
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
taxation and regulation to help operators rebound from the lockdown.
news •
22 Jul 2020
The fitness industry's pivot to digital has defined the sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Spanish chain GO fit, it could also mean achieving the company's mission to get an entire nation
physically active.
news •
16 Jun 2020
A new survey tells us how consumers are likely to respond to reopening
HCM issue 5 2020
GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response
HCM issue 5 2020
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials,
challenging the decision to keep fitness facilities closed.
news •
19 May 2020
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People
Ross Stewart Campbell
CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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