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The appetite for health clubs is strong among consumers and investors – to take advantage of this, operators must figure out how to meet key challenges in operationally sustainable ways
HCM issue 8 2021
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions more
are affected by anxiety and depression.
product innovation •
26 Feb 2019
Pure Gym founder and executive chair Peter Roberts has called on the government to
abolish VAT on gym memberships to encourage more people to get active and lighten the
load on the NHS.
news •
12 Oct 2015
As an industry, we still underestimate the power of a truly varied fitness regime. We also probably
still underestimate the growing appetite for it, especially among emerging customer segments.
news •
25 Jun 2019
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-
class training facilities, is among the first group of Northern Irish companies to be
honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.
promotion •
16 Oct 2023
Health clubs and leisure centres should embrace the commercial opportunity derived from being ‘socially useful’, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 11 2014
EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report
HCM issue 7 2014
A new report by Deloitte highlights the far-reaching impact of the fitness industry on the global economy and GDP and on people’s health outcomes
HCM issue 6 2022
Tamara Bailey says clubs need to re-examine member engagement strategies
HCM issue 4 2020
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
Deloitte’s Karsten Hollasch summarises key data from the
latest European Health & Fitness Market Report showing
that membership and market value remain strong in
Europe. The goal – 80 million members by 2025
HCM Handbook 2019
The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains
HCM issue 7 2023
The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth
HCM issue 4 2023
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its
Q3 results. Shares jumped ten per cent on the news.
news •
08 Nov 2022
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 Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry
Report
UK for 2022, following an audit of more than 7,000 facilities in the public, private and
independent sectors.
news •
26 May 2022
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first half of 2023, resulting in a
major boost to revenues, with the million member milestone now in sight.
news •
13 Sep 2023
We chat to Myzone's global marketing director,
Gemma Bonnett-Kolakowska, about how the
brand continues to develop and evolve
HCM issue 9 2019
New research commissioned by EuropeActive gives us fresh insights into the personal training market in Europe
HCM issue 4 2018
Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 8 2016
There are a number of populations who don’t feel truly welcomed, or catered for, in fitness settings. Yet it doesn’t have to be this way.
HCM Handbook 2022
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth and
a doubling of revenue.
news •
13 Mar 2023
The CEO of Third Space reflects on being at the sharp end in the mid-market – as CEO of Fitness First – when budget gyms disrupted the sector
HCM issue 3 2023
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised
chain Gold's Gym to his portfolio of fitness businesses.
news •
14 Jul 2020
The Gym Group has brought in Wais Shaifta and Rio Ferdinand as non-executive directors,
signalling a broadening of its remit, new horizons and an intention to continue to refine
and expand its member offering.
news •
15 Jan 2021
With almost 20 per cent of the UK population living in the countryside, this marks the next
frontier for fitness industry expansion. The challenge is finding the right model.
news •
19 Dec 2023
The Gym Group saw performance at its mature sites recover steadily during
2022, with like-for-like revenue for the year reaching 90 per cent of the levels
reported in 2019 – the year before the pandemic.
news •
17 Mar 2023
The IHRSA European Congress 2018
takes place next month in Lisbon,
Portugal. IHRSA explains what delegates
can expect at the event
HCM issue 9 2018
Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of brand insights firm ClubIntel share a glimpse into the work and resulting outcomes of the recent 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend report - What’s All the Rage
HCM Handbook 2016
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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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Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health & ...
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Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the ...
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People
Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
HCM magazine
“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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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