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2023 features

A ray of sunshine
Editor's letter
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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Change the record
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Change the record
People might think they’re joining the gym to lose weight but according to ACE’s Dr Erin Nitschke dig deeper and you find it’s actually the other health benefits they want. She and eating disorder expert, Eva Musby, say it’s time to step away from diet culture and shift the focus to fun and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.

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The way forward
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The way forward
David Minton reports on how to make the industry welcoming to the trans community, and talks to Ryan Lanji who has created a burgeoning scene in London which grew out of lockdown sessions.

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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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The right price
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The right price
With such a tough economic climate, it’s tempting to pass some of the costs on to members. Some operators are already doing so. But will the beleagured consumer stand it? Julie Allen passes on some interesting insights from Leisure-net’s pricing report.

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Product innovation
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Product innovation
A round-up of some of the latest inspiring health and fitness innovations and recent launches

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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

A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of accelerating health innovation. More>>
 
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>>


26 Mar 2024

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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Art of Cryo’s unveils 12-person cryochamber which breaks four world records

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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
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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Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally. [more]
 
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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]
 
Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of health clubs and fitness centres across the globe. No other indoor trainer measures every pedal stroke and revolution more precisely, giving riders instant insights to get the most from their workouts, testing, rehabilitation programmes, and more. [more]
 
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