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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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The next pandemic
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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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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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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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Who knew that when you call yourself an idiot for making a small mistake that it impacts the health of your heart? ACE gives a run down on research which shows the surprising link between self compassion and cardiovascular health.

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Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership
19 Apr 2024

Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership

Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness chains, has acquired fellow Norwegian operator, Aktiv Trening. More>>
 
Missed FIBO? Catch up with the HCM roundup
19 Apr 2024

Missed FIBO? Catch up with the HCM roundup

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany, distributing a special FIBO edition of HCM in support of the event as its global media partner. More>>
 
Xplor kicks off international expansion for its Mariana Tek software with 1Rebel deal
18 Apr 2024

Xplor kicks off international expansion for its Mariana Tek software with 1Rebel deal

Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international expansion. More>>


18 Apr 2024

US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing it at US$1.8 trillion. More>>
18 Apr 2024

Andy King launches The Conveners podcast to champion the pivot to wellbeing

The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast, called The Conveners, and hosted by chair of GM Active and director of Miova, Andy King with industry veteran, John Oxley, as a guest presenter. More>>
 
16 Apr 2024

Planet Fitness reveals Colleen Keating as its next CEO

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position on 10 June. More>>
16 Apr 2024

UK Active Awards for excellence open for nominations

UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which will take place in Birmingham on the evening of Thursday 3 October at the International Convention Centre. More>>
 
16 Apr 2024

Hospitality veteran Belinda Steward takes the helm at Places Leisure

Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed Belinda Steward as MD. More>>
15 Apr 2024

Basic-Fit trials corporate wellness drive across its Spanish clubs

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial the Wellhub network across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access to subscribers and enabling them to use all 152 of its Spanish clubs. More>>
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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
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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
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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The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, educational establishments and leisure trusts that want to improve or expand the leisure products and services they offer. [more]
 
Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded retail and promotional merchandise. [more]
 
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]
 
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Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ experience in ultra-low temperature equipment. A 28-year old legacy of building the best quality solutions for whole-body cryotherapy is the foundation to offer our high performance cryo chambers - The Art of Cryo Vaultz®. [more]
 
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