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The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has established a new charitable trust, the Health and Fitness Foundation, to promote activities which encourage physical activity.
news •
16 Mar 2006
trendwatching.com's Henry Mason identifies some of the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014, from Crowd Shaping to The Internet of Caring Things
HCM issue 1 2014
Leisure Media, publisher of business to business magazines for the global
leisure industries, such as Spa Business, CLAD and Health Club Management,
has branched out into the consumer publishing market with the launch of Well
Home, a new global consumer magazine for the US$134bn home wellness
market.*
news •
06 Oct 2018
What does the arrival of the Apple Watch mean for the gym industry? Technology expert Bryan O’Rourke offers his views
HCM issue 4 2015
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
UK healthcare charity Nuffield Health has found that its members reaching the
pension age and above visit the gym on average more times per year than teenagers.
news •
05 Mar 2012
With networked fitness the norm and technology at
the heart of every modern gym’s offering, business
models are shifting fast and adaptability is key to
success.
product innovation •
11 Jul 2017
Fitness marketplace Hussle has revealed its first major deal since it changed its name and
brand identity from PayAsUGym earlier this month.
news •
15 May 2019
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon
Studio, increasing the number of branded workouts on the retailer's digital fitness platform.
news •
12 Jun 2023
Helen Patenall looks at the key influencers shaping the sector in the year ahead
HCM Handbook 2019
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired by
private equity firm Roark Capital.
news •
08 Feb 2019
EMD UK will launch its Class Finder database – described as ‘an Expedia-style group exercise
platform' – to consumers in the new year.
news •
13 Nov 2018
As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical
activity sector, virtual fitness is
proving to be a particular hit with the female and
millennial markets.
news •
23 Jun 2016
Consumer research company The Hartman Group has published an infographic
of ten defining attributes of ‘health and wellness,’ as perceived by millennials.
news •
22 Jul 2014
UK budget gym operator The Gym Group has appointed Jim Graham as chief
operating officer.
news •
16 May 2014
L Catterton, the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity firm, has bought a minority
stake in luxury gym chain Equinox.
news •
21 Jul 2017
Pete Ellis, chair and CEO of SpaFinder, has launched WellTech, a new health and
wellness-focused 'incubator' designed to support, develop and bring new
technology companies to market. Selected firms using technology to devise new consumer health and wellness solutions will receive a minimum investment of US$50,000.
news •
28 Mar 2012
Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has commissioned Leisure-net Solutions to compile a
new market intelligence report exploring the UK's outdoor fitness sector.
news •
09 Jul 2012
The ninth annual HAFOS (Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey) is set to take place in September.
news •
06 Aug 2008
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that CES 2021 will be an all-
digital experience, connecting exhibitors, customers, thought leaders and media from
around the world.
news •
29 Jul 2020
Leading fit-tech company Wexer has launched a suite of new virtual fitness classes.
Produced by Move 123, the content has been created to meet the growing demands of
today’s consumer.
news •
03 Feb 2017
Mindbody is focusing its product development efforts on new technologies, as it looks to "reimagine"
its software platform.
news •
19 Nov 2020
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry, and there isn’t
a fitness brand or business that hasn’t been forced to adapt or pivot to digital.
promotion •
11 Jan 2022
Reform RX has developed a new digital Pilates reformer that provides users with biometric
feedback on power output, calories burned and heart rate.
product innovation •
27 Feb 2023
US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique
fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.
news •
21 Mar 2017
Around 750,000 gym users have saved £37m (US$48.1m, €42.9m) as a consequence of
interventions by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
news •
03 Oct 2016
In 2015, the fitness sector must see disruption as a positive chance to challenge itself, rethink its model and remain relevant
HCM Handbook 2015
EGYM has been pioneering the connected gym floor for more than a decade, partnering with
operators and other third-party integrations, to create a free-flowing training environment
that places the member at the very centre of the experience.
promotion •
29 Jul 2022
What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?
HCM Handbook 2015
As the world’s population ages, how can the wellness industry best provide for older people’s needs? Katie Barnes asks a global panel of experts
HCM issue 3 2015
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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