operators news & features
There are signs the mid market is back with a vengeance. Or did it never really go away? We ask the experts
HCM issue 3 2022
The UK health club sector could grow to engage
up to 35 per cent of the population, according to
a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones
HCM issue 3 2022
With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports
HCM issue 3 2022
Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2022
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open 28
new sites in 2022, including three gyms acquired this month from Fitness First in Haringey,
Leytonstone and Romford, strengthening its clusters of properties in this part of the UK.
news •
18 Mar 2022
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their
local gyms.
promotion •
08 Mar 2022
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across its entire
portfolio of brands, essentially aggregating its own portfolio.
news •
07 Mar 2022
Every local authority will qualify for a free review funded by Sport England as part of Moving Communities
HCM issue 2 2022
The big mission at the Global Health & Fitness Alliance? Getting health clubs recognised as an essential service. The Fitness & Lifestyle Group CEO explains
HCM issue 2 2022
Creating an exciting, fully immersive digital ecosystem for members on the gym floor is all down to the latest tech. Top equipment suppliers show us how
HCM issue 2 2022
People with disabilities and long-term health challenges want to be active. How can we remove barriers, asks Kath Hudson
HCM issue 2 2022
The Paralympic powerlifter and founder of Accessercise is aiming to change the lives of millions of people living with a disability, through access to exercise
HCM issue 2 2022
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
brands in the industry, announces its partnership with Sony Europe B.V. (hereinafter 'Sony')
to offer the Advagym digital platform to their customers.
product innovation •
03 Feb 2022
Freemotion uses connected fitness
and omnichannel experiences to benefit
exercisers and clubs the world over
HCM issue 1 2022
A year of lobbying, refinancing, landlord negotiations, and staff crises tested the sector to the limit in 2021, but the underlying trend was resolutely upwards, driven by an irrepressible energy
HCM issue 12 2021
As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations
HCM issue 1 2022
The vice president international of Life Fitness, shares his insight into the future and how
the organisation is delivering on its strategy to co-create unique member experiences
HCM issue 1 2022
Keeping members actively engaged has never been more important. Abi Harris reports on the latest ideas and inspiration from the Retention Convention
HCM issue 1 2022
We need to gear up for Easter to replace the post-Christmas rush this year, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2022
What can the fitness industry and the weight management sector learn from each other? Our experts discuss
HCM issue 1 2022
The MD of Next Gen Australia talks about creating the ultimate destination lifestyle model, and what’s coming next in the company’s expansion
HCM issue 1 2022
The chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic explains how the science of longevity will become the next disruptor for the sector
HCM issue 1 2022
Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay … for
a while at least.
promotion •
25 Jan 2022
Boutique chain Trib3 will become one of the first fitness operators to establish a presence in the
metaverse, making its workouts available in The Sandbox.
news •
19 Jan 2022
No two gyms are the same, but making the most of AI and digital transformation will be key
to
getting your business ahead in 2022, according to CEO of Orbit4 Daniel Jones.
promotion •
21 Dec 2021
Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports
HCM issue 11 2021
Leisure operators should
embrace activity to engage
members says Jenny Patrickson,
managing director of Active IQ
HCM issue 11 2021
The fitness sector must support the new Fitcert.eu quality standard, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 11 2021
EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains
HCM issue 11 2021
Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment
HCM issue 11 2021
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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