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The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene
HCM issue 4 2023
The CEO of Third Space reflects on being at the sharp end in the mid-market – as CEO of Fitness First – when budget gyms disrupted the sector
HCM issue 3 2023
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
increases in their membership fees, while older women at leisure centres are least accepting of
price increases.
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18 Aug 2022
There are signs the mid market is back with a vengeance. Or did it never really go away? We ask the experts
HCM issue 3 2022
The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3
HCM issue 10 2021
Mark Harrington Snr and Jnr tell us about the strategy they put in place to get Healthworks through the pandemic
HCM issue 4 2020
HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats
HCM issue 1 2020
The co-founder of Finland’s pioneering
fitness brand GOGO tells us about the
company’s journey, from its beginnings as
the country’s first full-service fitness club
HCM issue 11 2019
The senior management team at
Places Leisure discuss commercial
diversification and reveal a new launch
HCM issue 10 2019
Over 300 delegates recently gathered
in Singapore for the inaugural World Fit
Summit conference. Steph Eaves attended
to talk to founder Ross Campbell about
what’s happening in Asian fitness
HCM issue 7 2019
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire,
bringing the number of budget clubs in its portfolio to three.
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04 Jun 2019
Premium fitness operator Third Space created revenues of £36.8m during 2018 – a 13.7 per
cent increase on 2017 figures.
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29 May 2019
David Lloyd Leisure has announced the
rollout of its boutique-style HIIT concept,
Blaze. We chat to DLL’s Michelle Dand
and Jack Claxton about the new offering
HCM issue 11 2018
This Finnish health insurer works via a
groundbreaking model which rewards
the business for keeping people healthy
HCM issue 10 2018
The ex-Olympic athlete shares his growth
plans for the Fitness Space franchise
HCM issue 2 2018
The Fitness Hut CEO talks about
disrupting the Portuguese fitness market
and giving members more for less
HCM issue 9 2017
Premium Russian fitness operator World Class plans to build a budget gym brand and grow
its
franchise operation as part of its growth strategy.
news •
19 Jun 2017
The CEO of Russian fitness operator
World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about
new ventures in Moscow and beyond
HCM issue 6 2017
A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market
HCM issue 8 2016
Polish full-service fitness chain Fabryka Formy is expanding its offering by launching a
chain of budget clubs.
news •
20 Jul 2016
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
start of a mid-market fightback against the rise of the budget clubs, according to a well-
placed source.
news •
01 Jul 2016
The Bannatyne Group is sizing up a £300m float on London’s Alternative Investment
Market (AIM) as owner and founder Duncan Bannatyne seeks funds to expand his health
club, spa and hotel empire.
news •
13 Apr 2016
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report
HCM Handbook 2016
The Bannatyne Group is working to reposition itself as an upmarket operator in 2016,
centred around a major investment programme and a change in philosophy.
news •
21 Dec 2015
Baltic club operator Impuls has announced its entry into Latvia, with two budget
clubs set to launch in Riga next year.
news •
15 Oct 2015
Win a trip to Australia to train with a top pro cycling team, courtesy of Running Unlimited
HCM issue 10 2015
Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain
HCM issue 8 2015
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, according to the latest EuropeActive/Deloitte market report for 2015
HCM issue 7 2015
The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil
HCM issue 6 2015
European health club operators enjoyed strong penetration growth in 2014, with low cost
clubs continuing to lead the way, according to the new European Health & Fitness
Market Report published by EuropeActive and Deloitte.
news •
24 Mar 2015
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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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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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“I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand”
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