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The next pandemic
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The next pandemic
Mental health scores have dived along with bank balances in the last few years. Dr Colin Bryant from ACE says this presents an opportunity for the industry to step up provision so mental health is cared for as well as physical.

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Market share
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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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A ray of sunshine
HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson introduces the 2023 edition. While energy prices and the cost of living continue to make trading tough, we’re confident the fitness industry will keep adding value to members’ lives.

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Barry’s considers next move, as investors circle
02 May 2024

Barry’s considers next move, as investors circle

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer. More>>
 
Mark Tweedie joins Miova to lead on pivot to active wellbeing
02 May 2024

Mark Tweedie joins Miova to lead on pivot to active wellbeing

Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. More>>
 
Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand
30 Apr 2024

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand

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Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results. More>>
26 Apr 2024

Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal. More>>
 
26 Apr 2024

Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain with the same groups missing out, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adults Report. More>>
25 Apr 2024

Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh

Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, following the launch of the inaugural Siro property in Dubai this February. More>>
 
25 Apr 2024

Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines. More>>
24 Apr 2024

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research

Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research. More>>
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Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

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Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.
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MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise

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"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
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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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With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness is unique in its position as the only company to research, design, develop and build technologically advanced equipment in the UK. [more]
 
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The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport Ice Bath, now the premier ice bath model across Europe and the Middle East. [more]
 
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