ukactive news & features
Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership
HCM issue 2 2021
HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand
HCM issue 2 2021
The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives
HCM issue 2 2021
The pandemic has shown the need for us to embrace prevention in all areas of life
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
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
The CEO of The Gym Group talks about the impact of COVID-19 and how the business is innovating to stay ahead
HCM issue 1 2021
We’ve stepped off the path this month to bring you a special 2020 review edition of HCM and to propose emerging priorities going forward, as we gird our loins to tackle 2021
HCM issue 11 2020
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the
world’s leading fitness operators and influencers, exploring how digitalisation will
influence the delivery of fitness services and products moving forwards.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2020
Our sector can do more for active ageing – it’s never been more important
HCM issue 10 2020
The science shows being fit mitigates against COVID-19. We’ve proven we can operate safely under the SAGE COVID-secure Framework. Time to join it up by securing essential service status
HCM issue 10 2020
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
Steve Ward celebrates how the industry has come together in the pandemic
HCM issue 10 2020
Whitcombe is fighting for the right to reopen his gym – and stay open
HCM issue 10 2020
The chair of énergie and vice chair of BMF on bringing together indoor, outdoor, online and VR fitness
HCM issue 10 2020
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
Club Industry and Sibec unveil Future of Fitness virtual event to help reinvent the fitness industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily halted opportunities to gather in-person to discuss
vital topics relating to the fitness industry’s future.
product innovation •
29 Oct 2020
The MD of Matrix Fitness talks about adapting to business challenges through COVID-19 and beyond
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
Our sector is still misunderstood by those in power, says Liz Terry.
HCM issue 9 2020
The CEO of The Club Company is working to rebuild and expand the business by fusing fitness and hospitality
HCM issue 9 2020
Modelling by 4global shows what we can expect for UK public sector fitness
HCM issue 9 2020
PureGym is the second largest operator in Europe. Its CEO talks about expansion and influencing government policy
HCM issue 9 2020
The future of our industry is as a ‘national health service’, says the CEO of ukactive
HCM issue 8 2020
Research from Sport England shows physical activity in England is worth £85.5bn each year in economic impact
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
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
Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy
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
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