changing rooms news & features
The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how
Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality
HCM issue 3 2024
The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson
HCM issue 10 2023
David Minton reports on how to make the industry welcoming to the trans community, and talks to Ryan Lanji who has created a burgeoning scene in London which grew out of lockdown sessions.
HCM Handbook 2023
The CEO of South Downs Leisure explains how Sea Lanes, the new lido on Brighton seafront, will be a gateway to open water swimming
HCM issue 6 2023
Hybrid Fitness used Safe Space Lockers to deliver changing rooms that are fundamental to the brand rollout
HCM issue 5 2023
The CEO of Body Action Gym in South Africa dabbled in the sector with a small corporate gym before getting the fitness bug and going large. Now he’s building a six-star health club chain and taking on some major competitors
HCM issue 9 2022
Liftd Design has created a new gym for Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the home of Harry Potter
HCM issue 7 2022
Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active is driving a global data programme to prove the impact of the sector, while Quest is launching new inclusivity assessments
HCM issue 7 2022
Fitness powerhouse Rainer Schaller, CEO of RSG Group, has opened Heimat in LA, combining a luxury gym with a private members’ club
HCM issue 7 2022
Coach Gyms chose Safe Space Lockers to create a premium changing room experience for its latest club in Harrogate, UK
HCM issue 6 2022
Music service provider Rehegoo (pronounced Reh-air-go) has launched a streaming service for
health clubs, gyms, studios, spas and other businesses that need to play music in a physical
space.
news •
05 Jul 2022
You want to refresh your lockers and changing rooms on a budget. HCM’s panel of experts advises
HCM issue 4 2022
Modern, sustainable buildings are key to redefining our sector, says Sharron Davies MBE
HCM issue 4 2022
How do you create fitness spaces that keep customers coming back for more? Designers and suppliers share their secret design sauce
HCM issue 3 2022
The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals
HCM issue 10 2021
The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa
HCM issue 9 2021
The results from the first Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey show users are satisfied with local authority health and fitness facilities
HCM issue 7 2021
The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic
HCM issue 6 2021
With the refurbishment of the former Xercise4Less estate well underway, the MD of JD Gyms says growth plans have been accelerated by three years
HCM issue 6 2021
The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani
HCM issue 6 2021
TRIB3 Edinburgh installed Safe Space lockers. We find out more
HCM issue 5 2021
The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared
HCM issue 5 2021
Will social distancing mean changing rooms will need a redesign?
HCM issue 3 2021
Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports
HCM issue 3 2021
The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business operating in
the leisure and hospitality sectors has had to face this challenge more than most.
product innovation •
22 Dec 2020
Ruskin Fitness Club has transformed its gym with a major refit and new dedicated workout zones
HCM issue 10 2020
The House of Wisdom co-founder tells us about the new wellness business in London dedicated to personal and spiritual development
HCM issue 8 2020
The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK
HCM issue 7 2020
The CEO of Mosaic Spa & Health Clubs talks about his new book – More To Gain Than Just the Game
HCM issue 6 2020
GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response
HCM issue 5 2020
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...