the UK news & features
A marketing partnership between fitness marketplace Hussle and fast-food giant McDonald's
resulted in a significant increase in the number of people looking at gyms via the platform.
news •
14 Jan 2022
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market, valuing the
business at £24m.
news •
11 Jan 2022
TVS Group installs new world class facilities at the University of Kent in partnership with Robbins
HCM issue 11 2021
The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece
HCM issue 11 2021
Exercise has been found to fire up the body’s production of endocannabinoids and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a recent study
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
What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM issue 11 2021
Fusing art, fitness and music, RSG Group’s flagship brand – John Reed – opens its first location in the UK. Liz Terry takes a tour
HCM issue 11 2021
The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 11 2021
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their
local gyms. While this is encouraging news, the one thing these reports often miss is the
opportunity that has been created in the last year and a half.
promotion •
02 Dec 2021
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) and BBC Storyworks have struck up a
partnership to create a digital film series exploring the true meaning of wellness.
news •
01 Dec 2021
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT
penetration. It will accelerate and improve outcomes for users as well as build confidence
with people who are struggling to get back to training post lockdown.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2021
The PureGym app has been named the Health and Fitness App of the Year at this year's UK
App
Awards.
news •
22 Nov 2021
Grndhouse has raised a £1.5m financing round led by venture capital firm Passion Capital.
news •
15 Nov 2021
In the UK, NICE no longer recommends graded exercise therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME
HCM issue 10 2021
Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views
HCM issue 10 2021
Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions
HCM issue 10 2021
The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts
HCM issue 10 2021
The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals
HCM issue 10 2021
Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness
equipment brand that will target both the commercial and at-home markets.
news •
25 Oct 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
Pete Wells explains industry representation at COP26 and James Foley on lowering carbon emissions and saving cash and planet
HCM issue 9 2021
The CEO of The Great Outdoor Gym Company has been awarded an MBE. We find out about her work and vision
HCM issue 9 2021
The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness
HCM issue 9 2021
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton
HCM issue 9 2021
The chair of the Black Swimming Association on how operators can support people of colour in getting fitter
HCM issue 9 2021
The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs
HCM issue 9 2021
This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery
HCM issue 9 2021
Qualtrics surveyed 12,157 consumers in 15 countries in seven languages to create the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report, as Jak Phillips explains
HCM issue 9 2021
Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading
HCM issue 9 2021
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
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