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2023 features

HCM Fitness Foresight
Trends
HCM Fitness Foresight
HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson and HCM editor Liz Terry predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the health and fitness sector over the coming year, including healthspan, isometric exercise and a new take on sleepers.

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Market share
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Market share
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.

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Equal measures
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Equal measures
The fitness industry has more male bosses than female according to research from Sport Alliance and Women in Fitness Association who call for more focus on equality and equity. We hear the experiences of some women who have climbed the career ladder all the way to the top.

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This is not a drill
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This is not a drill
In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.

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Waves of change
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Waves of change
Challenging trading conditions look set to give public sector leisure provision a shake up. Martyn Allison looks back at how trying times have impacted the public sector previously and talks us through the way things could pan out as councils rethink their priorities and sport and leisure pivots towards health and wellbeing.

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Predictions
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Predictions
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.

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GoCo Health Innovation City in Sweden plans to lead the world in delivering wellness and new science
28 Mar 2024

GoCo Health Innovation City in Sweden plans to lead the world in delivering wellness and new science

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4Global and UK Active launch private sector health club benchmarking
28 Mar 2024

4Global and UK Active launch private sector health club benchmarking

The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between UK Active and 4Global, the aim of the research is to provide accurate insight into the state of UK-based private sector health clubs. More>>
 
Egym snaps up Hussle as it moves to dominate the corporate wellness market with its Wellpass product
27 Mar 2024

Egym snaps up Hussle as it moves to dominate the corporate wellness market with its Wellpass product

Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector with the acquisition of UK-based aggregator, Hussle. More>>


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Anytime Fitness announces expansion into the UAE with master franchise deal backed by Mark Mobius

With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle East will get underway later this year, with the first club opening Dubai. More>>
26 Mar 2024

Total Fitness turns a profit as it beats pre-COVID membership

Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which saw a return to pre-COVID membership levels following a year-on-year uplift in membership numbers of 5 per cent. More>>
 
25 Mar 2024

Entrepreneurs share secrets of building a fitness business at PerformX

Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the destination was one takeaway of the industry titans’ panel on empire building, comprised of three industry entrepreneurs. More>>
22 Mar 2024

Myzone removes the hardware barrier with launch of MZ-Open, making its system available on smart watches

Myzone is now available on smart watches, allowing Android and AppleWatch wearers to record workouts without an additional device, and taking the tech company into the multi-billion dollar smart watch market. More>>
 
21 Mar 2024

Steve Barton, former UK MD at Technogym, joins top team at Egym

Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, as country director for the UK. More>>
20 Mar 2024

The Gym Group appoints Alison Sagar as chief commercial officer to drive next phase of growth

Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years, The Gym Group has appointed Alison Sagar as chief commercial officer to drive its plans forward. More>>
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Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience in the world.
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Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

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Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
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Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique
Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

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Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
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Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment
Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment

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Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based machines.
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Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches
Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches

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Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.
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Team GB chooses Absolute Performance for Olympic gym contract for third time
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Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design, supply and install three gyms for Team GB for the 2024 games in Paris.
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Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier based in the UK. Our vastly experienced and professional team have many years of supplying, designing and maintaining some of the best fitness facilities in the UK and Europe. [more]
 
Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities. [more]
 
GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength and self-confidence. One that stands with everyone, for every ability, for every shape, and for every size. A gym that is actually committed to getting more people moving across the region. [more]
 
PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain gym equipment such as Precor, Technogym, Life Fitness and Matrix to a large number of leisure centres, fire services and local authorities. [more]
 
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