fitness clubs news & features
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
Deloitte’s Karsten Hollasch summarises key data from the
latest European Health & Fitness Market Report showing
that membership and market value remain strong in
Europe. The goal – 80 million members by 2025
HCM Handbook 2019
Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring
innovations and new launches
HCM Handbook 2019
New research from IHRSA and Deloitte
China shows the fitness market in India –
which currently has a penetration rate of
1.5 per cent – is poised for growth
HCM issue 4 2019
The founds of Eden explain how a health
scare inspired a new organic nutrition
business and how that integrates with their
growing health and wellness operation
HCMmag.com
HCM issue 4 2019
Virtuagym’s Hugo Braam talks upgrades;
Jean-Michel Fournier explains Les Mills’
Netpulse partnership; Bart Van Cauter is
putting TurfGrass in gyms and Rod Mann
presents Raptor’s new weight training vest
HCM issue 4 2019
The fitness industry in China is growing fast, according to the IHRSA Greater China Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh explains the findings
HCM issue 3 2019
The director of FIBO tells us what we can
expect from this year’s event
HCM issue 2 2019
We’ve rounded up the latest designs and
innovation in locker and changing room kit
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
Jak Phillips says we need to stop
demonising screen use and adopt
a more nuanced attitude
HCM issue 1 2019
Operators share creative ways they’re
tapping retail as a revenue source,
including a partnership between More
Yoga and musician, Goldie
HCM issue 1 2019
A look at new kit from Matrix and a
running training app from Wellbeats
HCM issue 1 2019
The right gym flooring can put members
in the mood to move. We’ve rounded
up seven innovative projects that take
flooring to the next level
HCM issue 11 2018
With a burgeoning fitness chain in the
Baltics, the CEO of MyFitness is tackling
the low market penetration rates in this
part of the world with great success
HCM issue 10 2018
A report on the industry has identified corporate wellness as offering growth opportunities for fitness operators
HCM issue 7 2018
The European Health & Fitness Market
Report from EuropeActive and Deloitte
finds David Lloyd Leisure is the most
profitable operator in Europe
HCM issue 6 2018
The CEO of the UK’s only listed fitness
business on producing record results
HCM issue 5 2018
The UK health and fitness industry continues to show
impressive growth. Helen Patenall looks at the key
influencers shaping the sector in the year ahead
HCM Handbook 2018
Deloitte’s Karsten Hollasch summarises key data from the
latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, highlighting
our continent’s leading fitness operators and countries
HCM Handbook 2018
We take a look at the ambitious budget and mid-market
operators, smaller independently owned chains and
foreign boutiques entering the growing franchise sector
HCM Handbook 2018
Fitness franchises are piling in to the UK. We take a look at the market
HCM issue 4 2018
POPiN’s co-founder explains how operators
can benefit from the pay-per-minute app
HCM issue 2 2018
Seven New York health clubs have been added to the fitness app POPiN, offering city-
dwellers a wider variety of gyms to visit.
news •
19 Dec 2017
We discuss rebranding, IPOs and
international growth with the CEO of the
UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team
HCM issue 11 2017
The exercise psychologist on
combining psychology with gym design
HCM issue 10 2017
The latest virtual reality innovations
providing exercisers with an engaging and
entertaining approach to working out
HCM issue 10 2017
Les Mills’ head of instructor experience
on transforming training standards for a
global group exercise brand
HCM issue 10 2017
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness
classes for consumers at home, has signed a partnership deal with virtual fitness provider
Wexer.
news •
02 Oct 2017
Mintel’s private sector health and fitness club report shows the sector is growing
HCM issue 8 2017
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