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Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding
into Italy and has ambitious plans to grow its estate, memberships and profits.
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15 Apr 2024
The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy
HCM issue 3 2024
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
HCM issue 2 2024
Which health and fitness operators have the greatest brand awareness among consumers? Liz Terry reports on the latest insights from Kantar
HCM issue 2 2024
The creator of the UK Leisure Framework explains how he developed the concept and the impact it’s having
HCM issue 1 2024
New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains
HCM issue 1 2024
The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2024
The Life Leisure execs talk about their radical approach to the provision of physical activity in areas of deprivation
HCM issue 1 2024
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next year,
following the release of strong year-end results for 2023.
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08 Feb 2024
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on
people's physical activity levels.
news •
12 Jan 2024
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
public sector leisure, argues industry veteran and social change agent, Martyn Allison.
news •
09 Jan 2024
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health,
fitness and wellness industry.
news •
04 Jan 2024
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
by providing inclusive opportunities during the summer holidays, according to new follow-up
insight.
news •
14 Dec 2023
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities –
including gyms and health clubs – could see not-for-profit leisure trusts benefitting from up to
£78 million of VAT savings a year across the UK.
news •
08 Dec 2023
Roland Omamor, Mike Lyons and Ken Masser talk about serving communities and building strategic partnerships in their letters to HCM
HCM issue 10 2023
With the sector’s widespread view that the UK government’s new physical activity and sport strategy lacks vision, Martyn Allison dissects the finer details, while industry thought leaders also comment
HCM issue 9 2023
A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups
HCM issue 9 2023
We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector
HCM issue 7 2023
As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision
HCM issue 7 2023
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
time, as expenditure on swimming and swimming lessons reaches record levels, according to
the new State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 from market intelligence outfit,
Leisure DB.
news •
26 Jul 2023
A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector
HCM issue 6 2023
Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands
HCM issue 6 2023
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
itself for boosting
walking and cycling.
news •
16 Jun 2023
The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector
HCM issue 5 2023
Health is a national asset that drives prosperity at an
individual and collective level. Alliance Leisure CEO,
Sarah Watts, explains how the organisation is supporting
communities through the reimagining of public sector leisure
HCM issue 5 2023
Changes to VAT legislation that impact gyms managed in-house by local authorities in the UK will disrupt the contracting landscape, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 5 2023
Local authority leisure services could see hundreds of thousands of pounds of
extra revenues thanks to a change in the VAT treatment of in-house services.
news •
18 May 2023
The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market
HCM issue 4 2023
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a new
report from UK member of Parliament Kim Leadbeater, who has called for a major
transformation in the way the government protects the health and wellbeing of all citizens.
news •
21 Mar 2023
The government has pledged £63m to support publicly-owned swimming pools and leisure
centres as part of a one-year scheme.
news •
15 Mar 2023
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CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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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
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