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In the first of a two-part series on the evolution of ukactive, the organisation’s executive director Steven Ward looks at what’s changed over recent years
HCM issue 2 2017
US-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has opened its first corporate-owned studio
in New York City.
news •
27 Jan 2017
DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces
HCM issue 1 2017
Former Leicester Tigers and England international rugby player, Leon Lloyd will address
active-net 2017 delegates on the challenges he faced when entering the ‘real world’ after
injury ended his career.
news •
29 Nov 2016
US-based Franchise-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has opened its 500th studio in
Seattle-Ballard, Washington, US.
news •
18 Oct 2016
DW Sports has become one of the largest health club operators in the UK in one fell swoop
with the acquisition of Fitness First UK and its whole 62-club portfolio.
news •
30 Sep 2016
The long-running saga of the sale of Fitness First’s UK clubs looks to be in its final act, as
up to five operators are understood to have completed separate deals to buy out the
nearly 70-strong portfolio – with DW Sports leading the way.
news •
02 Sep 2016
The Gym Group has exchanged contracts to take over four sites from another operator –
thought to be Fitness First – as part of its continued growth.
news •
31 Aug 2016
The fate of Fitness First looks likely to be settled within weeks.
news •
28 Aug 2016
We talk to TV’s Hairy Bikers about their new Diet Club
HCM issue 8 2016
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
start of a mid-market fightback against the rise of the budget clubs, according to a well-
placed source.
news •
01 Jul 2016
The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market
HCM issue 7 2016
Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as
customer experience manager to support the wearable tech company’s continued growth.
news •
17 Jun 2016
More than a third (38 per cent) of UK employees believe their working environment is
having a negative effect on their mental state of mind, according to new figures released
to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (16 – 22 May).
news •
16 May 2016
When it comes to behaviour change and inspiring the nation to be more active, attitude
and goal-setting are two of the biggest things to focus on, according to Dame Kelly
Holmes.
news •
14 Apr 2016
International basketball star and head coach of the England under 18 Men’s Basketball Team, Karl Brown, will be the after dinner speaker at active-net next month.
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14 Apr 2016
We report on the good, the bad and the ugly of changing room provision
HCM issue 5 2016
Netpulse, provider of mobile apps for health clubs,
has released new app features to help club
operators acquire new members.
product innovation •
10 Mar 2016
Senior politicians were urged last night to help drive the physical activity agenda by
supporting a range of bold policy calls to get Britain moving.
news •
10 Mar 2016
Everyone Active has bolstered its footprint across the North East of England with a new
15-year contract to manage Middlesbrough Council’s sports and leisure services.
news •
03 Mar 2016
Myzone has launched a sports bra with built in
training technology.
product innovation •
18 Jan 2016
Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech
is continuing to dominate proceedings at the annual CES technology show which is now
underway in Las Vegas.
news •
07 Jan 2016
Following the lead of the US and Australia, trampolining parks are springing up all over the UK and Europe. So what’s all the fuss about, and how do these centres sit alongside other fitness operations?
HCM issue 1 2016
Sports Direct share have fallen by 13 per cent this morning, as roughly £500m was wiped
off the stock market value value of the business despite underlying Group EBITDA
increasing by 7.6 per cent.
news •
10 Dec 2015
The huge media fallout and criticism of the government from the collapse of the charity
Kids Company has significantly changed the environment around state funding, says Sport
England CEO Jennie Price.
news •
13 Nov 2015
DW Fitness has bought seven former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym, Health Club
Managment can exclusively reveal.
news •
04 Nov 2015
An array of fitness industry thought leaders will make up ukactive’s newly-elected
Suppliers Council, which aims to give a voice to the backbone of the sector.
news •
01 Oct 2015
Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year
HCM issue 9 2015
A US-based equipment company is bidding to banish the fear of being crushed – either by
weights or the embarrassment of being rescued – when bench-pressing without a spotter,
by launching a Kickstarter campaign for its innovative Maxx Bench.
news •
16 Jul 2015
The bane of many experienced gym users and personal trainers alike, gym inductions are
not necessarily required if a health club is taken over by a new provider, the Health and
Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed.
news •
29 May 2015
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