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Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative"
time for a
possible re-opening – but the 14 September date has angered the sector.
news •
31 Jul 2020
Franchise operator Club Pilates has shown that there is growing confidence in the US fitness and
wellness sector, by revealing details of an expansion push which will see 21 new locations opening in
June alone.
news •
30 Jun 2020
Industry body ukactive has today (1 July) hosted a delegation of government and public health
officials on visits to a number of gyms and leisure centres.
news •
01 Jul 2020
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the
gradual reopening of health clubs, gyms and fitness facilities.
news •
11 May 2020
ukactive has published an operational framework for gyms, leisure centres and the wider
fitness industry to reopen safely in the UK – once they are permitted to do so by the
government.
news •
07 May 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
Matt Roberts, founder of Evolution personal training in Grosvenor Square, has said PT
studios are likely to reopen in advance of larger gyms and those whose model is based
on
group fitness.
news •
25 Apr 2020
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
health clubs and leisure centres will be allowed to open under all three tiers of the new COVID-19
alert system when lockdown ends on 2 December.
news •
24 Nov 2020
England's physical activity levels were on the rise in the run-up to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak, according to the latest Active Lives Adult Survey.
news •
23 Apr 2020
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
with the latest data from ukactive showing that the prevalence of COVID-19 in people who
have used gyms remains extremely low.
news •
18 Dec 2020
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for
shares in The Gym Group.
news •
01 Jun 2020
The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 11 2021
HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company
HCM issue 5 2021
In a major headline figure for operators, nearly 90 per cent of consumers say they intend to spend
the same or more on being active as we come out of lockdown.
news •
02 Jun 2020
The active leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to
tackle the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
news •
17 Mar 2020
Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue
HCM issue 3 2021
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their
local gyms. While this is encouraging news, the one thing these reports often miss is the
opportunity that has been created in the last year and a half.
promotion •
02 Dec 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered all UK gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and restaurants
to close at the end of business on 20 March.
news •
20 Mar 2020
The MD of Matrix Fitness talks about adapting to business challenges through COVID-19 and beyond
HCM issue 9 2020
Industry body, ukactive, is encouraging all fitness operators in England to contact their
local MP and to request them to join the campaign to keep gyms, health clubs and
leisure centres open during the forthcoming "Lockdown 2".
news •
03 Nov 2020
Gyms in Liverpool have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
negotiations.
news •
21 Oct 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
David Minton’s new global data platform shows COVID-19’s impact on the sector
HCM issue 4 2020
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
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has said
that it will begin opening its gyms and fitness facilities from 17 August.
news •
07 Jul 2020
A new family fitness focused operator is preparing to open its first site in Putney,
London.
news •
23 Jul 2020
Leisure operator, Places Leisure, has revealed the results of a survey, which
sought to gauge the attitudes of its members towards reopening.
news •
18 Jun 2020
Health clubs, swimming pools, leisure centres and other indoor sports facilities have reopened to the
public for the first time since March.
news •
27 Jul 2020
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban
group
exercise in tier 3 areas in England, calling the ruling "baffling" and one which "defies
belief".
news •
09 Dec 2020
An industry-wide campaign will provide fitness operators with the practical resources needed to
ensure a safe and successful return to business for the UK's gyms and leisure facilities.
news •
10 Jun 2020
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HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
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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