Plans news & features
The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa
HCM issue 9 2021
The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness
HCM issue 9 2021
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton
HCM issue 9 2021
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services
with the launch of a new platform that adds live workouts to the mix.
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04 Oct 2021
FunXtion has upgraded its White Label Member App with a raft of new features to support its
partners in scaling up and keeping up with rising member expectations.
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04 Oct 2021
Digital health and fitness platform Fittr has raised US$11.5m in a Series A funding round.
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27 Sep 2021
NonStop Gym has appointed Funxtion to create its member training app
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Content providers have been hugely active in the fit tech market since the start of the pandemic. We expect the industry to move on from delivering these services on a ‘broadcast-only’ basis as two-way coaching becomes the new USP
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The Olympic athlete and founder of Jennis is on a mission to close the gender data gap in health research
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The former president and CEO of Gold’s Gym is now CEO of Intelivideo
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The co-creator of enduring fitness app Zombies, Run! tells how story is a powerful motivator
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The co-founder of Auro on why audio-only is best
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
London boutique The Refinery has created an avatar-led digital offering
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
The CEO of Withings says the company is improving the way patients and doctors monitor and understand health
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
EGYM has completed a US$41m Series E financing round led by Mayfair Equity Partners, a leading
tech and consumer growth investor.
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17 Sep 2021
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion
technology.
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14 Sep 2021
iFIT Health & Fitness has confirmed plans to go public and list the business on the Nasdaq.
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01 Sep 2021
The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth
HCM issue 8 2021
Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45
HCM issue 8 2021
As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM
HCM issue 8 2021
The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison
HCM issue 8 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 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
The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year
HCM Handbook 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
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
HCM Handbook 2021
For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here
HCM Handbook 2021
Exercise had to move outside last year, but what was born out of necessity looks set to become an enduring trend. Kath Hudson looks at some of the innovative concepts, including yoga on the beach and pop ups in marquees
HCM Handbook 2021
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