Investment news & features
In her first year as CEO of Total Fitness,
membership has grown by 6,000. The first
female CEO in the UK’s commercial fitness
sector tells us how she’s implemented
cultural changes to grow the business
HCM issue 8 2019
A new initiative looks to deliver innovation in the healthy ageing market as part of the
government's Industrial Strategy. In total, £12m worth of grants will be distributed to micro, small or
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises which develop measures aiding healthy
ageing – including those involving physical activity.
news •
05 Aug 2019
University is where young people
discover lifelong passions. Check out
some of the new facilities promoting
activity and wellness on campus
HCM issue 7 2019
Is the UK boutique fitness sector capable
of attracting the funding it needs? Alicia
Whistlecroft from Deloitte takes a look
at the level of opportunity
HCM issue 7 2019
Over 300 delegates recently gathered
in Singapore for the inaugural World Fit
Summit conference. Steph Eaves attended
to talk to founder Ross Campbell about
what’s happening in Asian fitness
HCM issue 7 2019
Are aggregators helpful or dangerous
for the industry? We hear opinions from
both sides of the debate
HCM issue 7 2019
Lincs Inspire has worked with Legend Club Management Systems to deliver its Active
Forever wellbeing programme to drive targeted health improvements for members
HCM issue 7 2019
A rundown on the startups that are
using tech to help people stay fit
HCM issue 7 2019
Health and fitness entrepreneur Rasmus
Ingerslev and television neuroscientist Dr
Mouna Esmaeilzadeh have big plans for
making the world a healthier place. They
discuss their past and current projects
HCM issue 7 2019
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured additional financial backing believed to
be around US$300m (€265m, £237m).
news •
21 Jun 2019
Safe Space Lockers is collaborating with
InspireAll to create first-class facilities at
leisure centres in Hertfordshire
HCM issue 6 2019
The founder of the World Health
Innovation Summit explains his vision for
achieving a fit and healthy planet by using
a global knowledge-sharing platform
HCM issue 6 2019
The chair of Gym Plus tells how he’s taken
the brand from struggle to success
HCM issue 6 2019
Boutique cycle studio operator Flywheel has teamed up with Amazon.com to make its Flywheel
Home Bike available to customers.
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17 May 2019
Leisure trust GLL and Belfast City
Council will invest £105m over the next
decade. We talk to the chair about the
impact of the social enterprise model
HCM issue 5 2019
The 47-year-old Hollywood actor and
fitness enthusiast has recently invested in
Australian fitness concept F45
HCM issue 5 2019
Legend announces the industry’s first open leisure
management platform for all 2,000 of its clients
HCM issue 5 2019
Private equity firm North Castle Partners
has made possible the Barry’s Bootcamp
expansion and Curves’ success in Asia. We
talk to the firm’s fitness lead, Jon Canarick
HCM issue 5 2019
Aggregator services could be key to opening new
audiences and boosting penetration rates, but at what
cost? We ask the experts ...
HCM Handbook 2019
New operators are queuing up to enter the booming
franchise market. Tom Walker reports
HCM Handbook 2019
Vince Mayne from BUCS reports on the importance of
Higher Education influencing students to get active and
boost their mental wellbeing and perceptions of attainment
HCM Handbook 2019
According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing
is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris
Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings
HCM Handbook 2019
Ridgeway Leisure - sister company to Ridgeway Furniture; one of the leading locker manufacturers in the industry - has been experiencing growth in its spare parts and maintenance business
HCM issue 4 2019
Could Versaclimber classes become the
next big thing? We check out the concepts
reinvigorating this classic piece of kit
HCM issue 4 2019
Budget operator Xercise4Less has appointed a chief technology officer to lead the company through
a 'digital transformation' ahead of a rapid expansion programme.
news •
27 Mar 2019
A look at the latest innovations in health and fitness from Agmis, Body bike, Hydrow and Aqua Physical
HCM issue 3 2019
Dyaco equips Pumps Gyms, Technogym partners with Nuffield and Physical Company kits out Marlow Club
HCM issue 3 2019
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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