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Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact and the
government’s Zero COVID strategy proved too much for the operator, which has put its entire Hong Kong
business into liquidation with Kroll.
news •
21 Apr 2022
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first three locations
having opened in the Washington DC area as part of a cluster rollout.
news •
16 Mar 2022
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality
and leisure industry, which allows businesses to claim a cash grant of £6,000, is not currently
available to health clubs.
news •
22 Dec 2021
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
fitness and physical activity sector with direct financial support.
news •
20 Dec 2021
The CEO of Planet Fitness, Chris Rondeau, talks to Kate Cracknell about the franchise operator’s post-lockdown bounceback
HCM issue 11 2021
The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA
HCM issue 10 2021
This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery
HCM issue 9 2021
Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading
HCM issue 9 2021
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
history" and "weakened competition in the sector" to ramp up the growth of its estate in
the UK.
news •
03 Sep 2021
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due to the pandemic
and the subsequent lockdowns and club closures.
news •
29 Jul 2021
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
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
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
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 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
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million – or 15.4
per cent – during 2020, a year defined by the pandemic.
news •
23 Jun 2021
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022.
news •
16 Jun 2021
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
facilities – if the government doesn't urgently provide additional financial support.
news •
15 Jun 2021
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
businesses, if it intends to delay Step 4 of its COVID-19 lockdown exit plan.
news •
11 Jun 2021
Global hospitality group the Jumeirah Group has reopened the 186-room The Carlton Tower Jumeirah,
in the heart of London’s fashionable Knightsbridge area following an 18-month closure for
refurbishment.
news •
03 Jun 2021
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
closure, unless the government provides increased financial support for the sector.
news •
15 May 2021
In spite of this, most adults who are classed as physically active maintained their exercise habits
during 2020.
news •
30 Apr 2021
Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue
HCM issue 3 2021
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to
support the recovery of publicly-owned leisure centres and health clubs.
news •
23 Mar 2021
When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’
HCM issue 2 2021
Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership
HCM issue 2 2021
Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans
HCM issue 2 2021
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to
close and thousands
more are at risk unless they receive urgent, tailored, financial and regulatory
support from the
government.
news •
28 Feb 2021
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during lockdowns?
Could more people be suffering worse symptoms – or even death – from COVID-19 due to
physical activity facilities being out of bounds?
news •
25 Feb 2021
The physical and mental health of women in the UK has been put under
unprecedented pressure by
the pandemic, according to Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
news •
21 Feb 2021
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Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's ...
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Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a ...
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The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant ...
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Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There, ...
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Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining ...
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Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company ...
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Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million. ...
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Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified ...
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HCM People
Belinda Steward
MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
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
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
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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