Fitness market news & features
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
in
the bank – has announced it's purchasing commercial fitness giant, Precor.
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22 Dec 2020
A report by Deloitte for EuropeActive analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the European health and fitness market
HCM issue 9 2020
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
make its virtual workout platform available through the subscription-based Sky Q service.
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01 Oct 2020
Join the second Annual Fitness & Active Brands Summit and walk away with the expertise you
need to transform your business model and maximise the US$59.23bn virtual fitness market
opportunity.
product innovation •
01 Oct 2020
Electronics giant LG has entered the fitness and wellness market with the launch of a new 15-inch
touchscreen display created especially for the exercise equipment sector.
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21 Sep 2020
The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms
HCM issue 8 2020
Indoor cycling giant Peloton has cut the price of its popular Bike, while launching two entirely new
products for the lucrative at-home fitness market.
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11 Sep 2020
Immersive equipment specialist Echelon Fitness has launched a new smart rower for the at-home
fitness market.
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04 Sep 2020
Combining fitness elements is making strength training more accessible
HCM issue 6 2020
A Datahub report has used modelling to predict what the next 12 months will look like for the UK fitness industry
HCM issue 5 2020
Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work
HCM issue 5 2020
Tamara Bailey says clubs need to re-examine member engagement strategies
HCM issue 4 2020
Fitness software firm Transaction Services Group (TSG) is looking to expand its reach into
the boutique sector following its acquisition of TrueCoach, a software company specialising
in the personal trainer (PT) sector.
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29 Apr 2020
According to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, the industry was showing signs of strong growth before the pandemic, bolstered by cutting-edge technology and new concepts. Realising a membership goal of 80 million in Europe by 2025 is now a challenge to tackle
HCM Handbook 2020
Melissa Rodriguez presents key stats and analysis from 2019 IHRSA Global Report into the worldwide health and fitness sector. The report will stand as a benchmark for the recovery of the industry post COVID-19
HCM Handbook 2020
Deloitte’s Alicia Whistlecroft summarises findings from the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report. Budgets and boutiques are challenging the domestic status quo, throwing up a range of new opportunities
HCM Handbook 2020
The franchise sector has investors keen to back businesses with the potential to grow
HCM Handbook 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has seen the fitness industry pivot to digital. We look at the longer-term implications
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Jean-Michel Fournier envisions the future of group fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
The CEO of Basic-Fit shared insights
into the workings of his business at the
Virtuagym FitNation Conference
HCM issue 3 2020
The latest research from Mintel reveals
that private health and fitness clubs had
a record-breaking year in 2019
HCM issue 2 2020
Leisure Media is launching a new platform for technology in the health, fitness, wellness and sports markets
HCM issue 1 2020
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV
equipment.
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16 Dec 2019
As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions
HCM issue 11 2019
The CEO of Les Mills Media discusses how
clubs can embrace virtual fitness but still
remain central to people’s fitness journeys
HCM issue 11 2019
A local fitness operator with 11 clubs in Chicago, US, is looking to muscle in on the increasingly
crowded on-demand, at-home fitness market by launching its own offer.
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04 Dec 2019
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home
fitness offer, looking to engage consumers directly through virtual fitness.
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18 Nov 2019
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn
(€1.88bn, £1.62bn).
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01 Nov 2019
Check out innovative new products in
health and fitness
HCM issue 10 2019
Ross Kirton from Colliers outlines the
finding of recent research into health
and fitness real estate values which has
found people are prepared to pay more
for residential real estate with a gym
HCM issue 9 2019
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