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Paul Bedford on the best ways to operate in an increasingly competitive market
HCM issue 1 2020
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
growth plans in the connected fitness sector.
news •
18 Dec 2019
Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry
is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing
HCM issue 11 2019
Check out these innovative new
products in health and fitness
from Crown Sports Lockers and
Power Plate
HCM issue 11 2019
The co-founder of Finland’s pioneering
fitness brand GOGO tells us about the
company’s journey, from its beginnings as
the country’s first full-service fitness club
HCM issue 11 2019
The founder of R-Fitness on becoming the
first boutique fitness brand in Southeast
Asia to secure venture capital backing
HCM issue 10 2019
The time has come for government to
act with urgency and focus for the health
of the nation, says the ukactive chair
HCM issue 10 2019
Ross Kirton from Colliers outlines the
finding of recent research into health
and fitness real estate values which has
found people are prepared to pay more
for residential real estate with a gym
HCM issue 9 2019
The creators of The Foundry offer free
memberships to people on benefits. Find
out how their philosophy drives them
HCM issue 9 2019
HCM columnist, Jak Phillips, shares his
impressions and learnings from the recent
FIBO China event in Shanghai
HCM issue 9 2019
A year after the launch of Steel Warriors’
first outdoor gym, made from confiscated
knives, the Co-op is funding 20 more
HCM issue 8 2019
In her first year as CEO of Total Fitness,
membership has grown by 6,000. The first
female CEO in the UK’s commercial fitness
sector tells us how she’s implemented
cultural changes to grow the business
HCM issue 8 2019
From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM
editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that
could impact your business
HCM issue 8 2019
Is the UK boutique fitness sector capable
of attracting the funding it needs? Alicia
Whistlecroft from Deloitte takes a look
at the level of opportunity
HCM issue 7 2019
The founder of The Fore, promises two
trainers per class – one devoted to form
HCM issue 6 2019
Formerly the UK’s secretary of state
for health, now mayor of Greater
Manchester, Burnham has ambitious plans
to normalise physical activity and place it
at the heart of primary care
HCM issue 6 2019
Allegra’s Project Fitness UK reports a glowing annual growth
rate of 8.5 per cent over the next five years in the UK.
Analyst Leonor Stanton tells us the stats
HCM Handbook 2019
Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring
innovations and new launches
HCM Handbook 2019
Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities
set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future
HCM Handbook 2019
Entrepreneurs on both sides of the
Atlantic – Cityrow’s Helaine Knapp in the
US and The Engine Room’s Chris Heron
in the UK – are building their boutiques by
sharing their passion for rowing
HCM issue 4 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
The founder of Xponential Fitness, Anthony Geisler, discusses the secrets behind his success, and tells us why franchising is key to crushing the big box chains
HCM issue 3 2019
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured a three-year extension to its deal with
premium fitness operator Bannatyne.
news •
12 Feb 2019
Marketing and sales will be the focus at
the sixth European Health and Fitness
Forum (EHFF), taking place in April
HCM issue 2 2019
The Flykick co-founder on how he took
advantage of an untapped opportunity in
the London group fitness market
HCM issue 2 2019
Tesco has signed a corporate fitness deal with Gympass, which will see the retail giant's 300,000
staff members being offered subsidised gym memberships.
news •
15 Jan 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 study by research institute RAND Europe has suggested that there is a simple way to dramatically
increase people's physical activity levels – by offering them tangible financial rewards.
news •
28 Nov 2018
Insurance companies are focusing on
fitness and rewarding healthy behaviours
in order to reduce claims
HCM issue 11 2018
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
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
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