the UK news & features
The future of our industry is as a ‘national health service’, says the CEO of ukactive
HCM issue 8 2020
Five months after the start of lockdown, Leisure-net Solutions surveyed the public leisure sector to gauge how its faring
HCM issue 8 2020
The hard work is paying off and we’re earning a reputation for safe operations. Now it’s time to tackle the next set of challenges says Liz Terry
HCM issue 8 2020
Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?
HCM issue 8 2020
The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms
HCM issue 8 2020
Wattbike’s lead sport scientist
Eddie Fletcher discusses the importance
of health assessments, changes in
consumer behaviour post-lockdown and
the latest UK government strategy
HCM issue 8 2020
Be Military Fit (BMF), the outdoor fitness operator which is co-owned by Bear Grylls and
NM Capital, has chosen Glofox as its software partner for both its UK and international
franchise network.
news •
15 Sep 2020
Indoor cycling giant Peloton has cut the price of its popular Bike, while launching two entirely new
products for the lucrative at-home fitness market.
news •
11 Sep 2020
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in
branded consumer businesses.
news •
08 Sep 2020
Immersive equipment specialist Echelon Fitness has launched a new smart rower for the at-home
fitness market.
news •
04 Sep 2020
In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work
Out To Help Out campaign.
product innovation •
02 Sep 2020
Safe Space has created a new locker space for global franchise, UFC GYM, which both maintains its brand image and delivers operational support
HCM issue 7 2020
A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK
HCM issue 7 2020
Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.
HCM issue 7 2020
The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities
HCM issue 7 2020
The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK
HCM issue 7 2020
Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy
HCM issue 7 2020
Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 7 2020
This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts
HCM issue 7 2020
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health
HCM issue 7 2020
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year
HCM issue 7 2020
COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts
HCM issue 7 2020
It’s time for gym operators to monetise digital and find ways to create hybrid models
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
A recent breakthrough means self-powered devices could soon be a reality. We find out what this means for fitness
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
KeepMe’s founder explains how machine learning can hyper-personalise engagement for gyms and drive retention
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The VP of AI at Stats Perform tells how data can assist in sports team performance
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
We find out how this tech giant continues to evolve its fitness offering, with aspirations to develop whole-life solutions
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
Using AI technology, Freeletics learns from 41 million users worldwide. Its CEO tells us more
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
The head of digital solutions says the pandemic is an opportunity for creativity
Fit Tech issue 2 2020
There’s growing consumer interest in halo (salt) therapy since COVID-19 as people look to
improve their respiratory health and boost their immune systems.
product innovation •
03 Aug 2020
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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