hybrid model news & features
The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model
HCM issue 8 2023
As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide
HCM issue 4 2023
The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training
HCM issue 1 2023
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach
£500,000 – ahead of a possible funding round in 2023.
news •
29 Nov 2022
The fitness entrepreneur and founder of Circuit Society tells us how he plans to bring a new style of neighbourhood-based micro studios to the market
HCM issue 6 2022
The co-founder of W3 Fit on the return of live industry events, and why they’re key to growing business relationships
HCM issue 5 2022
F45’s new chief of athletics on developing exclusive new workouts for the brand
HCM issue 4 2022
The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active
HCM issue 4 2022
Four operators share their insights into how
Technogym’s Mywellness has transformed their
operations, as well as customer and team engagement
HCM issue 3 2022
With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports
HCM issue 3 2022
EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains
HCM issue 11 2021
Intelivideo has signed a partnership deal with software specialist ABC Fitness Solutions, which will
expand the reach of its digital fitness platform in North America.
news •
30 Aug 2021
Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study
HCM issue 8 2021
A new online training bundle and app is empowering personal trainers to build successful businesses
HCM issue 7 2021
The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?
HCM issue 6 2021
ABC Fitness Solutions is the latest supplier to launch a service to help operators cater to the
increasing demand for hybrid membership models.
news •
01 May 2021
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due to shortly
follow suit, the time for being theoretical is over.
product innovation •
22 Apr 2021
Technogym’s Live and
On-Demand solution is
transformational for its clients
HCM issue 2 2021
Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness
HCM issue 2 2021
Technogym has ramped up its live and on-demand services this year. We hear how the new streaming services are being used by operators to build customer engagement
HCM issue 11 2020
Club Industry and Sibec unveil Future of Fitness virtual event to help reinvent the fitness industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily halted opportunities to gather in-person to discuss
vital topics relating to the fitness industry’s future.
product innovation •
29 Oct 2020
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards a
hybrid
model.
news •
15 Sep 2020
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
product innovation •
07 Sep 2020
Fitness equipment specialist Freemotion is pivoting further to digital, as the industry
enters the era of the hybrid gym model.
news •
26 Aug 2020
The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events
HCM issue 7 2020
What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights
HCM issue 7 2020
The CEO of Wexer says COVID-19 has changed customer expectations and operators must adopt a hybrid physical/digital model to survive post-pandemic
HCM issue 6 2020
Speedflex has partnered with Everyone Active to deliver a new boutique concept
HCM issue 6 2020
Everyone Active has launched a new
brand, FORTIS By Speedflex, as part
of a venture into branded studios
HCM issue 2 2020
Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry
is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing
HCM issue 11 2019
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...