lockdown news & features
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in
branded consumer businesses.
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08 Sep 2020
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
product innovation •
07 Sep 2020
A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK
HCM issue 7 2020
Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy
HCM issue 7 2020
Proinsight has mystery shopped and reported on 50 online workouts
HCM issue 7 2020
What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights
HCM issue 7 2020
The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK
HCM issue 7 2020
This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts
HCM issue 7 2020
Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings
HCM issue 7 2020
The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events
HCM issue 7 2020
Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 7 2020
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year
HCM issue 7 2020
Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel
HCM issue 7 2020
COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts
HCM issue 7 2020
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health
HCM issue 7 2020
The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities
HCM issue 7 2020
Wearable fitness brand, Myzone, has revealed aggressive growth plans for the Asia Pacific
region.
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15 Aug 2020
The head of digital solutions says the pandemic is an opportunity for creativity
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
It’s time for gym operators to monetise digital and find ways to create hybrid models
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The Wexer CEO explains why gyms must be equal parts physical and digital
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Using AI technology, Freeletics learns from 41 million users worldwide. Its CEO tells us more
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
This founder tells how FitOn is democratising fitness by giving users access to all its workouts for free
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
KeepMe’s founder explains how machine learning can hyper-personalise engagement for gyms and drive retention
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run
alongside its bricks and mortar operations.
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30 Jul 2020
CrossFit Fort Ashton’s owner shares insights into how he built his tribe and got them through lockdown
HCM issue 6 2020
This charitable initiative is supporting people with health conditions and disabilities to get into physical activity
HCM issue 6 2020
The CEO of Wexer says COVID-19 has changed customer expectations and operators must adopt a hybrid physical/digital model to survive post-pandemic
HCM issue 6 2020
Who’s winning on social? An analysis of social media responses to gym chains’ reopening videos
HCM issue 6 2020
The CEO of JIMS Fitness explains his reopening strategy, which sees new member sales up 200 per cent
HCM issue 6 2020
Nadim Meer advises operators on how to position themselves as an attractive prospect for investment
HCM issue 6 2020
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