Oxford news & features
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM issue 3 2024
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle in Oxford Circus
the most posted club. According to the list drawn up by Versaclimber UK, it has accrued 14,200
posts on the social media network.
news •
23 Nov 2022
Can exercise professionals gain the wider trust of the medical community, and play a pivotal role in the wellbeing agenda?
HCM issue 4 2022
As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues
HCM issue 3 2022
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open 28
new sites in 2022, including three gyms acquired this month from Fitness First in Haringey,
Leytonstone and Romford, strengthening its clusters of properties in this part of the UK.
news •
18 Mar 2022
The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 11 2021
Fitronics’ new member journey software is supporting the
University of Oxford in improving its services for users
HCM issue 11 2021
Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its
automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading
member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively
together.
product innovation •
26 Oct 2021
The co-creator of enduring fitness app Zombies, Run! tells how story is a powerful motivator
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison
HCM issue 8 2021
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming
the first budget gym operator to offer its members a hybrid club-in-club option.
news •
27 Jul 2021
The CEO of The Gym Group talks about the impact of COVID-19 and how the business is innovating to stay ahead
HCM issue 1 2021
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
The CEO of The Club Company is working to rebuild and expand the business by fusing fitness and hospitality
HCM issue 9 2020
Readers share their views on the government’s obesity strategy and how to best support COVID-19 survivors
HCM issue 8 2020
A top trend for 2020 is retreats, as fitness operators such as Third space and Dime partner with boutique travel operators to extend their relationship with members beyond the club
HCM issue 1 2020
Formerly the UK’s secretary of state
for health, now mayor of Greater
Manchester, Burnham has ambitious plans
to normalise physical activity and place it
at the heart of primary care
HCM issue 6 2019
Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary
developments in health and fitness, ranging from new
start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour
HCM Handbook 2019
According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing
is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris
Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings
HCM Handbook 2019
Will boutiques work outside major
cities? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 2 2019
The CEO of Digme Fitness discusses the
evolution of his chain of boutique studios,
which have technology at their heart
HCM issue 11 2018
Architectural design practice FaulkerBrowns in collaboration with Beard Construction have
installed Britain’s first LED-lit, smart glass floor at Oxford’s Acer Nethercott Hall.
news •
27 Sep 2018
Pure Sports Medicine’s CEO discusses the
challenges and opportunities involved in
setting up sports medicine clinics that offer
elite-level treatment to the general public
HCM issue 9 2018
The average age of onset for depression
is now 14. Can exercise turn the tide?
HCM issue 5 2018
easyGym is ready for global expansion and
its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising
HCM issue 3 2018
A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2016
Elevate takes place in May, bringing together experts from all disciplines for the UK’s largest physical activity trade event
HCM issue 4 2016
How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector
HCM issue 8 2015
Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after
HCM issue 5 2014
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