COVID-19 news & features
Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO
HCM issue 4 2021
Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations
HCM issue 4 2021
Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte
HCM issue 3 2021
The industry is entering a critical phase, based on trust, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 3 2021
Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate
HCM issue 3 2021
The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster
HCM issue 3 2021
In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 3 2021
Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill
HCM issue 3 2021
Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue
HCM issue 3 2021
Hussle’s announces the launch of its new Membership Conversion Service
HCM issue 3 2021
Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel bans, which
threatened a long tradition of its video Masterclasses featuring a global line up of instructors and
presenters.
news •
06 Apr 2021
Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take
a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery
HCM issue 3 2021
Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager
HCM issue 3 2021
New tax law, IR35, is changing the way employers treat tax and national insurance payments for freelance staff such as PTs, explains Abi Harris
HCM issue 3 2021
Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO
HCM issue 3 2021
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in
another
year affected by COVID-19, where the only thing that’s been certain is uncertainty.
product innovation •
30 Mar 2021
A new digital fitness platform provides the social aspect of a boutique studio at
home.
news •
11 Mar 2021
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport
and physical
activity – and how those changes are likely to be permanent when it comes to the
consumption of
goods and digital services.
news •
11 Mar 2021
Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more
HCM issue 2 2021
COVID-19 has a disproportionate impact on young diabetics
HCM issue 2 2021
The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives
HCM issue 2 2021
Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans
HCM issue 2 2021
Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership
HCM issue 2 2021
Uniting the Movement is a 10-year vision to use sport and activity to transform lives. Sport England’s CEO tells us what makes it so exciting
HCM issue 2 2021
When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’
HCM issue 2 2021
Babywearing workouts help new mothers regain strength and confidence, says the founder of Carifit
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
HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand
HCM issue 2 2021
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution,
Preva, which has so far recorded almost a billion workouts in more than 11,000 facilities
worldwide.
product innovation •
28 Jan 2021
The late Stephen Tharrett explores the US member journey in the age of COVID-19
HCM issue 1 2021
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...