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In many industries, it is now commonplace for consumers to
access the services they want in a way that suits them.
product innovation •
03 Nov 2015
Dutch health insurance provider Achmea has withdrawn from the fitness sector,
pulling the plug on its chain of Achmea Health Centers.
news •
21 Jul 2014
Bristol has around 300 fitness providers and over
265 of them are part of the MoveGB fitness
network.
product innovation •
19 May 2016
New research carried out by consultants The Parthenon Group has suggested that the health and fitness sector may be facing a slow recovery from the recession.
news •
06 Apr 2010
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH –
to German franchised fitness operator, Injoy Quality GmbH, a subsidiary of fitness and wellness
group ACISO Holding.
news •
20 Mar 2023
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum
(EHFF),
followed by FIBO from 11-14 April, which will feature almost 1,000 exhibitors.
news •
10 Apr 2024
Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October
HCM issue 8 2015
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
tough stance when it comes to enforcing social distancing and other COVID-19
safety protocols.
news •
15 Apr 2021
The global fitness market is primed for explosive growth over the next decade, as
accelerated digitalisation and a convergence of big brands into the sector will spawn a
billion global fitness users.
news •
09 May 2016
Eric Vandenbeele presents an overview of the Belgian market, while Kristen Walsh highlights IHRSA's new Trends Report
HCM issue 4 2014
In just over two years, the fitness industry has experienced major disruptions to gyms, a
boom in at-home fitness and the return of in-person workouts.
promotion •
18 Jul 2022
Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go
HCM issue 8 2015
Fitness operators must be heretical towards their brand heritage, asking challenging questions about what they do – and, crucially, who for – says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2015
Two of Peloton’s co-founders, John Foley and Hisao Kushi, executive chair and chief legal officer
respectively, have resigned.
news •
14 Sep 2022
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity
sector at this month's ukactive National Summit.
news •
02 Nov 2020
New research from HCM and Active Insight has established the reasons people join health clubs and don’t attend and the majority are good news, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 7 2023
Fitness First Group has announced plans to spend more than Rs160 crores
(US$26m, €21m, £16.4m) on its expansion in India, to open 30 new premium
fitness clubs in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore in the next five years.
news •
24 Nov 2014
The appetite for health clubs is strong among consumers and investors – to take advantage of this, operators must figure out how to meet key challenges in operationally sustainable ways
HCM issue 8 2021
Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London, in 2023
and with a new Moorgate club set to launch this November, the luxury health and fitness chain
is aiming to operate an estate of eleven clubs by the end of next year.
news •
23 Aug 2022
Pubs are to open before gyms, to the bitter disappointment of the health and fitness
sector.
news •
23 Jun 2020
Fallout from the ongoing pandemic and changes in consumer attitudes are driving the sector and governments in the same direction. Now’s the time to link them up says Liz Terry
HCM issue 12 2022
Mark Verstegen, founder and CEO of human performance specialist EXOS, has said that health clubs
and gyms need to become better at delivering results, if they are to attract modern consumers.
news •
21 Sep 2018
Predicting consumer behaviour based on demographic norms such as age, gender and
income, as a means to shape a business has become obsolete, according to global agency
trendwatching.com, which says it’s time for businesses to tear up the playbook.
news •
12 Aug 2015
During the pandemic, a digital transformation took off faster than anyone could have
predicted with meetings in person cancelled and millions working from home.
promotion •
03 Sep 2021
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
structured finance facility with OakNorth and Searchlight Capital Partners.
news •
02 Oct 2023
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
membership since the pandemic began are eager to rejoin their clubs within the next six
to 12 months.
news •
02 Aug 2021
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and
strategy behind member growth and retention in a competitive market.
news •
30 Nov 2022
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group (TGG), remaining
available to support the company until July 2023.
news •
13 Jan 2023
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer
behaviour towards wellness in the US.
news •
12 Jan 2023
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
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to power and sustain its growth
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Dr Jonathan Leary
Founder, Remedy Place“It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time”
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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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