Investment news & features
The Co-founders of Oceanflow Yoga on introducing new concepts to Cornwall
HCM issue 3 2019
Moving on after 12 years, the outgoing CEO reflects on his time at ukactive, where he started as an intern
HCM issue 3 2019
More operators are appointing heads of group exercise, evidence that this is more than just a trend. We talk to those from Third Space, Pure Gym and Virgin Active
HCM issue 3 2019
Is the boutique boom reaching the peak of its lifecycle? ukactive CEO Steven Ward asks a panel of experts
HCM issue 3 2019
Set to open later this year, the Advanced
Wellbeing Research Centre aims to
improve population health
HCM issue 2 2019
These industry veterans are one of the
largest Planet Fitness franchisees. They
tell us the secret to their success
HCM issue 2 2019
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel on
rumours that it is working on a flagship smartwatch product.
news •
25 Jan 2019
Fitness subscription service ClassPass acquired GuavaPass, a fitness aggregator operating in Asia
and the Middle East.
news •
22 Jan 2019
The co-founder of Bridges Fund
Management, which has backed The
Gym Group, Planet Fitness and Fitness
Hut tells Kate Cracknell every business
needs to think about social impact
HCM issue 1 2019
Health secretary Matt Hancock has
announced the government is changing
its focus from cure to prevention. Is his
plan deliverable? We ask the experts
HCM issue 1 2019
The CEO of Kildare Sport and Leisure
shares her story with HCM
HCM issue 1 2019
Altitude training is growing in popularity
as the ‘train like an athlete’ trend sees
more people getting serious about exercise
HCM issue 1 2019
The new CEO of Xercise4Less
– one of the founders of Virgin
Active – says the budget operator
is gearing up to double in size
HCM issue 1 2019
HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of
the latest software features available,
including queue management, facial
recognition, health outcomes management
and a partnership with Strava
HCM issue 1 2019
Boutique operator 1Rebel is
planning an expansion into the
Australian market. Co-founder
James Balfour tells us all about it
HCM issue 11 2018
David Lloyd Leisure has announced the
rollout of its boutique-style HIIT concept,
Blaze. We chat to DLL’s Michelle Dand
and Jack Claxton about the new offering
HCM issue 11 2018
The adventurer has invested in BMF –
formerly British Military Fitness, but now
rebranding and launching into franchising
HCM issue 10 2018
In the latest of our reports on the
booming cycling market, Steph Eaves
looks at bike innovations
HCM issue 10 2018
Software company Legend reveals how its powerful support division works with operators to drive their operational success via outsourced managed services
HCM issue 10 2018
The CEO of fitness operator Sweat! tells
us about partnering with Debenhams to
create a chain of in-store gyms
HCM issue 9 2018
The IHRSA European Congress 2018
takes place next month in Lisbon,
Portugal. IHRSA explains what delegates
can expect at the event
HCM issue 9 2018
With such a huge proportion of the UK population not meeting recommended activity levels,
fitness professionals who expand their range of services will find unlimited opportunities
HCM issue 9 2018
With the right partner, changing your software systems should be a smooth
process that can energise the business and lead to unexpected benefits
HCM issue 9 2018
The World Health Organization’s
physical activity expert explains why the
body has created a Global Action Plan
to combat physical inactivity
HCM issue 9 2018
The Third Space CEO on why experience
design is at the heart of the operation
HCM issue 8 2018
Francine Davis, commercial and strategic
development director; Rebecca Passmore,
operations director; and Eve Sukhnandan,
director of human resources, talk to
Kate Cracknell about how the business is
developing and the launch of a new concept
HCM issue 8 2018
A report into the rapidly growing esports sector has found that the greatest increase in investments
in esports over the next year will come from the traditional professional sports industry. Two-thirds of
respondents (68 per cent) to the 2018 Esports Survey Report think the involvement of traditional
sports teams, leagues, investors and athletes has had a significant impact on the growth of esports.
news •
01 Aug 2018
Core Health & Fitness fits out Planet Fitness, the largest private gym in Wales
HCM issue 7 2018
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