swimming 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 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
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
The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA
HCM issue 10 2021
A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups
HCM issue 10 2021
The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3
HCM issue 10 2021
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
been
downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.
product innovation •
21 Oct 2021
The chair of the Black Swimming Association on how operators can support people of colour in getting fitter
HCM issue 9 2021
Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting
members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation
HCM issue 9 2021
There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques
HCM issue 8 2021
The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth
HCM issue 8 2021
Marcus Kingwell on music licencing policy and John Harling on SLT’s COVID programme
HCM issue 8 2021
Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and
personal trainers that provides powerful tools to schedule activities, manage member
payments, and monitor heart rate both for remote and on-site classes.
product innovation •
18 Aug 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
Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world
HCM issue 7 2021
The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?
HCM issue 6 2021
With the refurbishment of the former Xercise4Less estate well underway, the MD of JD Gyms says growth plans have been accelerated by three years
HCM issue 6 2021
Active Nation’s MD and commercial director say they want to be influencers of activity, focusing on social impact
HCM issue 6 2021
The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages
HCM issue 4 2021
Dave Wright, CEO of
Myzone, talks about the world’s first
interchangeable heart rate monitor
that provides real-time feedback
HCM issue 4 2021
The University of Stirling has transformed its
fitness offering with world-class performance sport
and fitness facilities powered by Technogym
HCM issue 3 2021
When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’
HCM issue 2 2021
The two have teamed up to create a free, virtual couch-to-exercise programme
HCM issue 1 2021
Leisure-net’s lockdown 2 survey yielded findings that will set a course for the UK industry as it comes out of lockdown 3
HCM issue 1 2021
Member engagement software provider The Retention People (TRP) has unveiled the winners of
its annual 2020 Member Experience Awards (MEA).
product innovation •
15 Jan 2021
Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss
HCM issue 10 2020
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
Modelling by 4global shows what we can expect for UK public sector fitness
HCM issue 9 2020
Bristol University has committed to embracing body positivity and rejecting diet culture. Should the rest of the fitness sector follow suit?
HCM issue 9 2020
'Emerging successfully out of a crisis as significant as this pandemic requires visionary leadership, creative thinking and innovative collaboration' says David Stalker
HCM issue 9 2020
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...