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A round-up of some of the most illuminating research into how being inactive impacts Covid outcomes and how physical activity boosts the immune response
HCM Handbook 2021
With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
HCM Handbook 2021
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global
fitness industry will
have to prepare for permanent life with COVID-19 – but that the future will
also present plenty of
opportunities for the sector.
news •
23 Jul 2021
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in
Tokyo, having been delayed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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23 Jul 2021
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
Deloitte’s eighth annual report into the European health and fitness market has assessed the destruction of the pandemic. Liz Terry summarises some key findings
HCM Handbook 2021
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
UCL tracked the nation’s psychological response to the pandemic from dragging bikes out of sheds in L1.0 to spending more time on the sofa in L3.0
HCM Handbook 2021
For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here
HCM Handbook 2021
Exercise had to move outside last year, but what was born out of necessity looks set to become an enduring trend. Kath Hudson looks at some of the innovative concepts, including yoga on the beach and pop ups in marquees
HCM Handbook 2021
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited
fitness clubs
and leisure facilities is currently being developed by EuropeActive.
news •
22 Jul 2021
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
investors, with 18.75 million shares sold, priced at US$16 each, raising around US$300m
and giving a market value of around US$1.5bn at float.
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20 Jul 2021
“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby
HCM issue 7 2021
Aspria Holdings, the group of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and
Italy, has entered into a financial partnership with Fortress Investment Group.
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19 Jul 2021
The results from the first Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey show users are satisfied with local authority health and fitness facilities
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health
HCM issue 7 2021
With financial pressures brought on by the pandemic, will we see more local councils bringing the management of gym and leisure facilities back in-house?
HCM issue 7 2021
Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world
HCM issue 7 2021
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness
HCM issue 7 2021
GM Active has launched a transformational leadership programme, designed to empower staff to play a greater role in wellness services
HCM issue 7 2021
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity over
the summer holidays by utilising school sports facilities that would usually be behind locked doors.
news •
16 Jul 2021
Organisers of the Elevate event – scheduled to be held at London’s ExCeL on
28 and 29 September
2021 – have confirmed that the two-day show will now be held in June 2022.
news •
14 Jul 2021
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
implement a new COVID-19 prevention measure and stop playing "fast music".
news •
13 Jul 2021
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
physical activity sector's full potential" and define its role in the wider healthcare system, supporting
the NHS.
news •
13 Jul 2021
The government of Singapore has become the first to recommend that people who've
received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine should avoid strenuous physical activity after
getting their shots, something of urgent importance to gym operators as vaccine
programmes continue to roll out around the world.
news •
12 Jul 2021
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the country would move to Step 4 of the COVID-
19 roadmap on 19 July.
news •
12 Jul 2021
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public leisure
sector and to define the sector's role in delivering physical activity to the nation.
news •
08 Jul 2021
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
public leisure facilities.
news •
07 Jul 2021
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least three
years"
thanks to the company's acquisition of Xercise4Less during the pandemic.
news •
05 Jul 2021
The Gym Group aims to raise £31m from investors to fund 40 new sites around the UK.
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03 Jul 2021
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Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
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CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
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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
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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