Fitness market news & features
The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa
HCM issue 9 2021
This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery
HCM issue 9 2021
Sport England has launched its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of inspiring
teenage
girls to get active through digital physical education (PE) lessons.
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30 Sep 2021
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering
community-driven workout experiences.
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16 Aug 2021
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on
our
industry and how important it is to get new and existing members back into the gym.
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29 Jul 2021
Digital fitness platform Fiit has launched an interactive fitness app for the UK market, which is
capable of creating a fully interactive fitness experience directly via a user's TV.
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27 Jul 2021
Deloitte’s eighth annual report into the European health and fitness market has assessed the destruction of the pandemic. Liz Terry summarises some key findings
HCM Handbook 2021
Fitness startup Arena Innovation has secured US$5.2m worth of seed funding, as it looks
to launch
its robotically-assisted resistance training product to the market.
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23 Jul 2021
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby
HCM issue 7 2021
New competition is coming from every direction, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
Peloton is rumoured to be expanding its at-home fitness accessories with the launch of a
heart rate sensor or tracker.
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08 Jul 2021
We take a look at highlights from Deloitte’s European Health & Fitness Market Report, which gives insights into the impact of the pandemic on the sector
HCM issue 6 2021
Government interventions are shaping the industry, says Liz Terry
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
Peloton is expanding its reach within the online fitness market with the launch of a new Corporate
Wellness platform.
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22 Jun 2021
HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company
HCM issue 5 2021
Fit tech firm Vaha is launching its interactive fitness mirror into the UK home fitness market.
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12 May 2021
China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte
HCM issue 4 2021
At-home fitness startup Tempo is believed to be in the latter stages of finalising a US$100m cash
injection from Japanese holding company SoftBank.
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13 Apr 2021
Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte
HCM issue 3 2021
Fitness tech firm Therabody has expanded into a new area of wellness with the launch of a new
compression recovery device.
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06 Apr 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
Fitness tech startup Motosumo has secured a Series A funding round, which it will use to expand and
develop its at-home indoor cycling platform.
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26 Mar 2021
Digital fitness platform NEOU has launched an on-demand service in Portuguese.
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02 Mar 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
The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM
HCM issue 2 2021
Leisure-net’s lockdown 2 survey yielded findings that will set a course for the UK industry as it comes out of lockdown 3
HCM issue 1 2021
Goldman Sachs is leading a US$65m financing round in Echelon Fitness – a sign it believes
the at-home fitness market is set for further growth during 2021.
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30 Dec 2020
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