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Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of
questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free
weights? Why?
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of
excellence.
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as the leisure
facilities operator picked up four awards.
Parkwood Leisure has invested more than £1m over the past 12 months in new fitness equipment,
as part of the operator’s plans to upgrade its leisure centres and improve its offering to
members.
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how
Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality
tender opportunity
Location: tender opportunity
Company: AVISON YOUNG
Commercial opportunity
Location: Commercial opportunity
Company: London Borough of Bexley
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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HCM magazine
interview
Ty Menzies
“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”
Indoor cycling
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
Fitronics – Revolutionise engagement
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and
Adam Daniel have been designed to empower
your team and transform your service
Editor's letter
Cardio crisis
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
Keep up the cardio
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
Boomtime for pilates
Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
Clear trading
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
Healthy partnerships
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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”
Steve Schwartz
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
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”
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”
Get Elevated
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
Technogym – transition to wellness
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
McFit gets a makeover
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
Mental health training
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
Basic franchise
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
Cool systems
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
False readings
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
celebs
Perfect Gym – strong foundations
“No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth”