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Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on
social media platforms.
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03 Feb 2017
In the first of a two-part series on the evolution of ukactive, the organisation’s executive director Steven Ward looks at what’s changed over recent years
HCM issue 2 2017
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has grown its network of Better gyms with the purchase
of FitSpace - strengthening its position in the low-cost market.
news •
15 Dec 2016
Physical inactivity levels across the UK should be a source of national
embarrassment. This was the damning verdict from Dame Tanni Grey-
Thompson, chair of ukactive, in her speech at the ukactive Summit this morning.
news •
09 Nov 2016
The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults
HCM issue 11 2016
Leisure design and build specialist Createability has made a double appointment in order to
bolster its sales and marketing teams.
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25 Oct 2016
ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains
HCM issue 10 2016
Public sector employees will be able to get a taste of military workouts for free, after a tie
up between British Military Fitness (BMF) and Sport England-funded Exercise Movement
and Dance Partnership (EMDP).
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22 Aug 2016
Gerard McCarthy, sales director for Dalesauna, is leaving the company after 25 years,
saying “I think it is time to take a break, let someone else pick up the baton, take some
time out to enjoy the fruits of my labours.”
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22 Jul 2016
Argos has been announced as the lead partner for National Fitness Day (NFD) 2016, with
the retail giant set to significantly spread the reach of the “most active day of the year.”
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08 Jul 2016
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to
leave the European Union (EU) following the referendum on its membership. KPMG – one of the big
four auditors along with Deloitte, EY and PwC – has said the decision is likely to cause CEOs within
the leisure and hospitality sector a great deal of uncertainty and concern.
news •
24 Jun 2016
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five years,
representatives from local government, physical activity operators, County Sport
Partnerships, equality bodies and sports policy respond to the organisation’s Towards and
Active Nation strategy
news •
19 May 2016
The managing director of the UK’s largest leisure operator has called for an investigation
into ‘sham’ leisure trusts, which he says are abusing charitable status to benefit from tax
relief.
news •
12 May 2016
Sport England funding should be rebalanced in
favour of locally-led organisations and
away from
national governing bodies (NGBs), according to
the Local Government Association (LGA).
news •
08 Apr 2016
Dr Steven Mann, research director at ukactive, will be hosting a series of one-to-one
surgery sessions at this year’s active-net conference.
news •
22 Mar 2016
The Sport England CEO talks to Matthew Campelli about the government’s new sporting strategy, and the opportunities this presents all physical activity providers
HCM issue 3 2016
Only 60 per cent of people coming into a gym to make enquiries are asked for their contact details. Mystery shopper specialist Proinsight shares the findings of its latest research into sales performance across the fitness sector
HCM issue 2 2016
The fitness industry may be growing, but it needs to do even more to achieve future success. David Minton looks at moves in the private and public sector, and the need for all clubs to better embrace the power of social media
HCM Handbook 2016
Sport England has launched a consultation process as it prepares to develop its plan to
fulfil the government’s wide-ranging physical activity strategy.
news •
28 Jan 2016
The health and fitness industry has a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between illness and wellness, says Oliver Patrick, the co-founder of international health management business Viavi
HCM issue 1 2016
A Sports Business Council will be established by the government in a bid to stimulate
further growth and potentially shape policy in the sports sector.
news •
17 Dec 2015
ukactive’s latest report investigates best practice in the area of community wellbeing cross-sector partnerships. Executive director Steven Ward explains more
HCM issue 10 2015
The former triathlon and Ironman world champion talks to Kate Cracknell about her new role as part of the team at parkrun
HCM issue 10 2015
Industry insight specialist Leisure-net Solutions has joined forces with Leisure Industry
Week (LIW) to take the pulse of the sector in a new Industry Confidence Survey.
news •
04 Aug 2015
The first ever European Week of Sport will be held next month as part of plans to combat the decline
in physical activity across the continent.
news •
27 Jul 2015
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and
fitness industry to gain more gyms, more members and a greater market value over the
past year, according to the 2015 State of the UK Fitness Industry (SOFI) Report.
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18 Jun 2015
Ray Algar reports on the rise of the small but perfectly formed boutique fitness operations, and considers the factors behind their success
HCM issue 7 2015
Virgin Active European COO Matt Merrick and GLL managing director Mark Sesnan have
won seats on the new-look ukactive Board of Directors following a high-profile election.
news •
11 May 2015
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new
ukactive Board of Directors, to be helmed by recently-appointed chair Tanni Grey-
Thompson.
news •
30 Apr 2015
Physical activity experts and other relevant stakeholders are being asked to submit their views on a
World Health Organisation (WHO) investigation into ending childhood obesity.
news •
23 Mar 2015
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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”
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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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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