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01 May 2024
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
05 Apr 2024
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
28 Mar 2024
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
16 Mar 2024
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
05 Dec 2023
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
06 Oct 2023
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
06 Sep 2023
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
14 Jul 2023
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
03 May 2023
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
27 Apr 2023
David Lloyd has closed its only standalone Blaze studio in Birmingham and moved members to
17 Mar 2023
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
23 Feb 2023
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
26 Jan 2023
Fitness First’s annual Red Monday campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023,
06 Jan 2023
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
05 Jan 2023
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
28 Dec 2022
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
19 Dec 2022
RSG Group has announced that Hagen Wingertszahn and Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch will take over the
18 Oct 2022
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
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Fitness First UK wins big by switching up its digital personal training (PT) offer with Fisikal
Fitness First UK wins big by switching up its digital personal training (PT) offer with Fisikal
In a bid to better connect members to trainers and vice versa, Fitness First UK
15 Sep 2022
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
12 Sep 2022
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
05 Sep 2022
Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders.
07 Jul 2022
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First Australia,
23 Jun 2022
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
21 Apr 2022
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
07 Apr 2022
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
18 Mar 2022
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
New UK Active membership council revealed – Dave Courteen to chair and also join the UK Active board
17 Feb 2022
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
25 Jan 2022
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
27 Oct 2021
Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership
15 Jan 2021
Fitness First has launched a new free digital fitness hub, offering users a wide range
15 Dec 2020
The city-state of Singapore will have an official fitness industry association from 2021. A group
24 Aug 2020
Billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has acquired the fitness assets of DW Sports for £37m.
03 Aug 2020
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
08 Jun 2020
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
04 Jun 2020
Mike Lamb CEO, Asia of Jetts 24 Hour Fitness, which has clubs in south-east Asia,
27 May 2020
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
22 Apr 2020
Comedian Rosie Jones found that just one of the three gyms she tried to train
08 Apr 2020
Martin Long, CEO of DW Fitness First, has called on the government to speed up
11 Mar 2020
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
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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
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
“Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg”
HCM magazine
HCM People
Belinda Steward
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”
HCM magazine
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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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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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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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HCM People
Ross Stewart Campbell
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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Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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