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As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
question mark over gyms and studios, which in many markets will be one of the last sectors
to be given the green light.
product innovation •
10 Jun 2020
A new report has revealed that a number of major European football stadiums are "not adequately prepared" to deal with spectators who suffer heart attacks while attending matches.
news •
03 Mar 2010
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair, replacing Dugald
Mackie after four-and-half years in the role.
news •
30 Oct 2017
Tom Walker investigates legal liability –
exploring the considerations operators
must make to ensure they keep
themselves and their customers safe
HCM issue 10 2017
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as
it looks to
help tackle work-related illness.
news •
10 May 2017
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live
classes and one-on-one therapy, has secured US$3m worth of seed funding.
news •
31 Oct 2020
We go behind the scenes of the biggest ever collaboration on COVID safety data. Lizzie Broughton tells the story
HCM issue 4 2022
Leisure professionals planning to attend this year’s Quest and CIMSPA annual conferences
will be able to save themselves a trip, after the bodies announced the meetings would be
combined into a two-day event.
news •
07 Jan 2016
Data published today (17 February) shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK gyms and leisure
centres during 2020, only 1.7 people went on to test positive for COVID-19.
news •
17 Feb 2021
The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster
HCM issue 3 2021
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a
number of states allowing fitness facilities to return to business.
news •
20 May 2020
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
health clubs and leisure centres between April and August 2021, only one person went on
to test positive for COVID-19. The figure of one positive case per 100,000 visits is 60 per cent lower
than the 1.7 cases per 100,000 visits to fitness facilities reported between July 2020 and the end of
December 2020.
news •
02 Sep 2021
Health club operator and management contractor Parkwood leisure has become the latest operator to remove all sunbeds from its sites.
news •
30 Nov 2009
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and guests will be
required to wear face masks when entering and exiting their facilities and when walking around the
gym.
news •
04 Aug 2020
Globally, gyms on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
to their facilities since re-opening their doors.
news •
19 Oct 2020
Gyms in the UK are continuing to successfully control COVID-19 transmisssion, according to the
latest figures released by industry body, ukactive.
news •
21 Sep 2020
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
Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on 4 July,
with CEO, Marc Diaper deciding not to proceed as a result.
news •
06 Jul 2020
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called for more emphasis to be placed
on promoting walking and cycling to tackle physical inactivity in the UK.
news •
28 Nov 2012
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a
reduction in NHS spending, according to a report conducted by Cambridge
University and commissioned by British Cycling.
news •
13 Feb 2014
Gymbox has broken ranks and announced it will reopen all its gyms on 4 July, unless
the UK government explains why it should not.
news •
26 Jun 2020
Precor has developed a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members
engaged throughout the
lockdown periods caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
product innovation •
06 Apr 2020
Exercise could improve the mood of pregnant women and reduce their levels of
fatigue, according to new research published in Psychology & Health.
news •
06 Aug 2013
Health and fitness company Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain of gyms in Spain and
Portugal – has secured an official certification by AENOR for its protocols against COVID-19.
news •
01 Jul 2020
The City of Portland in Maine, US is investing in a customised wellness programme, which it will make
available to its workforce.
news •
19 Dec 2019
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Media have signed a strategic
partnership designed to bridge the skills gaps faced by employers in the swimming
teaching sector.
news •
01 Nov 2018
As gyms begin to reopen, cleanliness and hygiene remain an essential part of ensuring staff
and members are confident to return.
product innovation •
29 Jun 2021
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First
Australia, Goodlife Australia, Jetts New Zealand and Zap Fitness brands as part of a revamped
digital offering.
news •
07 Jul 2022
Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in
some areas.
news •
19 Jun 2020
How can instructors prioritise safety in
group exercise classes without having to
compromise on the fun experience and
great results participants expect?
HCM issue 10 2017
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
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director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
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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Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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