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The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents
HCM issue 8 2023
How can operators tap into growing and more diverse Pilates market segments by changing the way they connect with people?
HCM issue 7 2023
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market as Peloton
for Business, which it says will offer "a unified portfolio of B2B wellbeing solutions for enterprise
clients".
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18 Aug 2023
The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains
HCM issue 7 2023
The market for health and fitness franchises has been growing strongly for the last 20 years, to the point where it's now a substantial part of the sector, drawing in substantial investment and scaling rapidly. Kath Hudson looks at how centralised systems and a mature business model underpin success.
HCM Handbook 2023
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
With such a tough economic climate, it’s tempting to pass some of the costs on to members. Some operators are already doing so. But will the beleagured consumer stand it? Julie Allen passes on some interesting insights from Leisure-net’s pricing report.
HCM Handbook 2023
As the sector in the UK welcomes more members and sees record market value, Leisure DB’s David Minton explains The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023
HCM issue 6 2023
Wigan Warriors has reduced rehabilitation time with the help of a Matrix Fitness gym transformation
HCM issue 6 2023
A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector
HCM issue 6 2023
Could health assessments be the ultimate retention solution, asks Steph Eaves
HCM issue 6 2023
The CIMSPA leader took the association from last chance saloon to award-winning organisation. Here she reflects on the gruelling early years
HCM issue 6 2023
Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women
HCM issue 6 2023
Steph Eaves checks out the latest indoor cycling innovations designed to keep people pedalling
HCM issue 6 2023
Weight loss drugs are hitting the mainstream, with pilot programmes underway. Liz Terry examines the threats and opportunities this creates for the sector
HCM issue 6 2023
The Formula 1 World Championship team Williams Racing has
partnered with Life Fitness to create a world-class training
facility, designed to drive performance on and off the track
HCM issue 6 2023
As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space
HCM issue 6 2023
Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands
HCM issue 6 2023
The CEO of South Downs Leisure explains how Sea Lanes, the new lido on Brighton seafront, will be a gateway to open water swimming
HCM issue 6 2023
New digital gym floor offerings are delivering more functionality for consumers
HCM issue 5 2023
QHotels chooses Xplor Gym’s management software to cut admin time and better serve its gym members
HCM issue 5 2023
Health is a national asset that drives prosperity at an
individual and collective level. Alliance Leisure CEO,
Sarah Watts, explains how the organisation is supporting
communities through the reimagining of public sector leisure
HCM issue 5 2023
A study shows the time we exercise has a significant impact on health outcomes
HCM issue 5 2023
With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding
HCM issue 5 2023
Training your team so they’re prepared to deal with cardiac incidents could save lives, says Dr Dane Vishnubala
HCM issue 5 2023
Changes to VAT legislation that impact gyms managed in-house by local authorities in the UK will disrupt the contracting landscape, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 5 2023
Block Gym has partnered with Matrix Fitness to launch a new workout experience at Royal William Yard
HCM issue 5 2023
The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector
HCM issue 5 2023
The founder of Kidzania tells us about Kinezis, his pioneering new fitness and entertainment concept which launched in Mexico and is set for global expansion
HCM issue 5 2023
If operators want to grow their business, they need to support
those with long-term health conditions, says Exi’s head of research.
She tells Kate Cracknell how this can be achieved
HCM issue 5 2023
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