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Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK. KPMG UK advised on the deal which also
included a longer-term financing solution for ten hospital sites with Song Capital, in partnership with Alpha Real Capital.
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27 Oct 2022
Whether going to the spa or gym, customers need to know that their belongings are secure –
and, following the pandemic, the more contactless the process, the better.
product innovation •
24 Oct 2022
Private gym chain New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) has acquired boutique brand Fhitting Room,
which operates two studios in New York City (Flatiron and Upper West Side). These will
continue to operate as standalone, flagship clubs, but NYSC CEO Bill McMenamy has confirmed
plans to develop Fhitting Room studios inside some NYSC facilities.
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21 Oct 2022
The World Health Organization has found the global inactivity crisis will have a $300bn financial impact, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2022
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), called Global Status Report on
Physical Activity 2022, has revealed that physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030 will result
in almost 500m people developing a preventable, non-communicable disease (NCD), at a cost
of US$300bn, if governments do not act urgently.
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19 Oct 2022
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
health, fitness and wellness market has been launched by four execs, Andy Hall, CEO; Becca
Douglas, CMO; Ben Frichot, chief creative officer; and Xavier Kris, chair.
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18 Oct 2022
Live Active Leisure commissioned Matrix to transform the sports hall at Bell’s Sports Centre into an impressive 126-station gym
HCM issue 9 2022
US-based health, fitness and racquets club Life Time has opened a combined residential and
health club resort in Green Valley, Las Vegas.
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18 Oct 2022
The CEO of the Body Fit Training franchise is pushing out globally – including a UK launch – following a major deal with Xponential Fitness
HCM issue 9 2022
The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage
HCM issue 9 2022
The founder of The Shredquarters is growing a self-funded franchise business with the aim of making it affordable for franchisees
HCM issue 9 2022
As more health clubs venture into wellness, operators are looking for space-efficient, cost-effective options that enable the delivery of useful health interventions. Frances Marcellin investigates the latest kit available for health clubs wanting to add contrast bathing to their offering
HCM issue 9 2022
Driven by new tech and the lure of a zero salary bill, staffless gyms are on the rise. HCM looks at this game-changing trend
HCM issue 9 2022
Onvy HealthTech has launched the AI Health Coach, an AI-powered app-based platform, with
its roots in preventative healthcare, that is designed to keep users physically and mentally
balanced.
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10 Oct 2022
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM) to acquire the company. The deal would see
KLIM
purchase all outstanding shares of common stock, at a price per share equal to US$4.
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06 Oct 2022
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO
of TrainMore and
Clubsportive at Urban Gym Group (UGG).
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05 Oct 2022
Whether going to the gym or for a swim, customers need to know that their belongings are secure
– and, following the pandemic, the more contactless lockers are the better. Electronic lock
manufacturer Omjar has launched a touch-free, wireless networked lock solution called OTS
Pulse.
product innovation •
30 Sep 2022
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid. Once
refurbished they will open in 2024.
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30 Sep 2022
Therabody has launched eight product innovations and closed a growth equity round with backing
reaching US$165m. The investment was led by North Castle Partners, with additional financing from
Kevin Hart’s venture capital firm HartBeat Ventures and Rx3 Ventures.
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28 Sep 2022
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in three Brits (33
per cent) suffer from gymtimidation and fear feeling out of place in the gym, while over half of
women (53 per cent) are put off joining up due to perceived pressure to wear lycra.
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28 Sep 2022
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show
conclusively that women remain less active than men.
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28 Sep 2022
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise in the UK.
BFT opened the doors to its Leicester club on 24 September, ahead of further London-based
franchises and a nationwide expansion.
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27 Sep 2022
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder,
Peter Roberts, has raised more than £5m to support the next stage of its
expansion.
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27 Sep 2022
According to Belgian tech startup, moonbird, using breathwork as a way to relax is growing
in popularity. In light of this, the company has developed a tool to guide people through
breathwork exercises intuitively, like a breathing coach in their hand.
product innovation •
20 Sep 2022
The founder of the Brawn app explains how this new tech will increase participation in powerlifting
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Blockchain can be a secret weapon for small sports teams, says Lars Rensing
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
welcomed 33,800 visitors in August – up 43 per cent from the previous year. Participation in
July had increased by 33 per cent from the same month in 2021.
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15 Sep 2022
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has sent a
letter to the government warning of a “major mental and physical crisis” if financial support is not
provided for the sector.
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12 Sep 2022
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site
milestone with the opening of its latest club in Twickenham, south-west London, on 25 July.
product innovation •
08 Sep 2022
Inverclyde Leisure is on a mission that has boosted attendance by 60 per cent. We talk to the CEO about how a community-centric approach is driving success
HCM issue 8 2022
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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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Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health & ...
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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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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“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”
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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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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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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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