Fitness First news & features
Social workout app Fitssi is on a mission to connect more like-
minded fitness fans and the company has outlined expansion into
the US as its latest objective.
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12 Feb 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
Mintel’s senior leisure and technology analyst, Paul Davies, looks at the current state of the health and fitness market, and asks how club operators can be more innovative in 2016 and beyond
HCM Handbook 2016
Following the lead of the US and Australia, trampolining parks are springing up all over the UK and Europe. So what’s all the fuss about, and how do these centres sit alongside other fitness operations?
HCM issue 1 2016
Fitness First has announced it will invest £7.5m in a series of ‘Connected Fitness Labs’,
which will combine professional trainer expertise with the latest fitness technology in a bid
to create products which reach beyond the confines of the gym.
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23 Dec 2015
It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to
say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential
gamechanger for the leisure industry.
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19 Nov 2015
Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved
HCM issue 11 2015
Extreme fitness challenges such as Tough Mudder have really captured the imagination of the public. So how can health club operators benefit from the trend?
HCM issue 10 2015
Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?
HCM issue 9 2015
Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs
HCM issue 10 2015
Ray Algar reports on the rise of the small but perfectly formed boutique fitness operations, and considers the factors behind their success
HCM issue 7 2015
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, according to the latest EuropeActive/Deloitte market report for 2015
HCM issue 7 2015
The IHRSA Global 25 presents details of the leading 25 health club operators around the world
HCM issue 7 2015
MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton
HCM issue 6 2015
Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 6 2015
Reinvention, repositioning, a return to growth? Kate Cracknell asks our experts what’s next for the mid-market after several tough years
HCM issue 4 2015
1Rebel is a newly-launched premium lifestyle microgym which has set out to be a ‘fitness market disruptor’. Julie Cramer speaks to the founders
HCM issue 2 2015
We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments
HCM Handbook 2015
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
HCM Handbook 2015
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research
HCM Handbook 2015
Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report
HCM Handbook 2015
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
HCM issue 1 2015
This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement
HCM issue 1 2015
As the economy improves, will fitness operators eye new markets or consolidate their existing bases?
HCM issue 10 2014
Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report
HCM issue 10 2014
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October
HCM issue 9 2014
Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning
HCM issue 9 2014
As the economic climate improves, what should operators be doing to catch the attention of investors? We ask our panel of experts
HCM issue 7 2014
EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report
HCM issue 7 2014
A scheme to get more disabled people into fitness careers, created by the charity behind the Aspire National Training Centre, is gathering pace. Rhianon Howells reports
HCM issue 6 2014
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