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budget gym news

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
A multidisciplinary design studio called Stock-a-Studio has created a temporary gym in a shopfront that
Leisure trust Active Nation has expanded its portfolio of budget gyms with the acquisition of
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
PureGym has partnered with Wattbike to open its first dedicated Wattbike Zone at its site
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has opened a club in Chesterfield, taking the number of clubs
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
With networked fitness the norm and technology at the heart of every modern gym’s offering,
Pure Gym has appointed Rebecca Passmore as its director of operations, replacing Jacques de Bruin,
Premium Russian fitness operator World Class plans to build a budget gym brand and grow
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has become the latest firm to turn to Icon to provide
Budget gym operators with premises in Central London are paying 19 per cent more rent
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has grown its network of Better gyms with the purchase of
Oneone fitness, UK developer of software based solutions, is changing the gym floor experience with
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has launched a £1 per month gym membership for a year
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
The growth in participation for hockey, netball and gymnastics has boosted the number of women
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Insight
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
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?
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

budget gym news

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
A multidisciplinary design studio called Stock-a-Studio has created a temporary gym in a shopfront that
Leisure trust Active Nation has expanded its portfolio of budget gyms with the acquisition of
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
PureGym has partnered with Wattbike to open its first dedicated Wattbike Zone at its site
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has opened a club in Chesterfield, taking the number of clubs
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
With networked fitness the norm and technology at the heart of every modern gym’s offering,
Pure Gym has appointed Rebecca Passmore as its director of operations, replacing Jacques de Bruin,
Premium Russian fitness operator World Class plans to build a budget gym brand and grow
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has become the latest firm to turn to Icon to provide
Budget gym operators with premises in Central London are paying 19 per cent more rent
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has grown its network of Better gyms with the purchase of
Oneone fitness, UK developer of software based solutions, is changing the gym floor experience with
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has launched a £1 per month gym membership for a year
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
The growth in participation for hockey, netball and gymnastics has boosted the number of women
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
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?
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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