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Budget gym news

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
A multidisciplinary design studio called Stock-a-Studio has created a temporary gym in a shopfront that
Leisure trust Active Nation has expanded its portfolio of budget gyms with the acquisition of
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
PureGym has partnered with Wattbike to open its first dedicated Wattbike Zone at its site
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has opened a club in Chesterfield, taking the number of clubs
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
With networked fitness the norm and technology at the heart of every modern gym’s offering,
Pure Gym has appointed Rebecca Passmore as its director of operations, replacing Jacques de Bruin,
Premium Russian fitness operator World Class plans to build a budget gym brand and grow
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has become the latest firm to turn to Icon to provide
Budget gym operators with premises in Central London are paying 19 per cent more rent
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has grown its network of Better gyms with the purchase of
Oneone fitness, UK developer of software based solutions, is changing the gym floor experience with
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has launched a £1 per month gym membership for a year
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
The growth in participation for hockey, netball and gymnastics has boosted the number of women
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Talking point
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Interview
In May 2021, Belgian retail giant Colruyt Group acquired health club chain Jims, enabling the Group to put healthy living at the heart of its consumer-centric ecosystem. The MD speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Tech
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
Research
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
Wellness
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Wellness
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Insight
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
Trust is the difference between logic and magic. Magic comes in those moments like the World Cup drop kick when you let go and go all in
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
I'm pleased to say we’re having our best year ever in 2024. Everyone’s smiling
HCM magazine
Charlotte Greenwood talks us through new research from Savanta, which is seeking to deliver a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Green light for Northcroft Leisure Centre £4.6 million refurbishment
Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury is set for a major transformation as a result of a £4.6million investment from West Berkshire Council.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Better's summer of sport – activities for kids & families
Charitable leisure social enterprise GLL – which operate facilities in partnership with 50 local authorities under the ‘Better’ brand – has announced a sizzling summer of kids and family activities to coincide with the school holidays.
Directory
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
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Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
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Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

Budget gym news

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
A multidisciplinary design studio called Stock-a-Studio has created a temporary gym in a shopfront that
Leisure trust Active Nation has expanded its portfolio of budget gyms with the acquisition of
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
PureGym has partnered with Wattbike to open its first dedicated Wattbike Zone at its site
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has opened a club in Chesterfield, taking the number of clubs
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
With networked fitness the norm and technology at the heart of every modern gym’s offering,
Pure Gym has appointed Rebecca Passmore as its director of operations, replacing Jacques de Bruin,
Premium Russian fitness operator World Class plans to build a budget gym brand and grow
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has become the latest firm to turn to Icon to provide
Budget gym operators with premises in Central London are paying 19 per cent more rent
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has grown its network of Better gyms with the purchase of
Oneone fitness, UK developer of software based solutions, is changing the gym floor experience with
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has launched a £1 per month gym membership for a year
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
The growth in participation for hockey, netball and gymnastics has boosted the number of women
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
Trust is the difference between logic and magic. Magic comes in those moments like the World Cup drop kick when you let go and go all in
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
I'm pleased to say we’re having our best year ever in 2024. Everyone’s smiling
HCM magazine
Charlotte Greenwood talks us through new research from Savanta, which is seeking to deliver a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Green light for Northcroft Leisure Centre £4.6 million refurbishment
Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury is set for a major transformation as a result of a £4.6million investment from West Berkshire Council.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Better's summer of sport – activities for kids & families
Charitable leisure social enterprise GLL – which operate facilities in partnership with 50 local authorities under the ‘Better’ brand – has announced a sizzling summer of kids and family activities to coincide with the school holidays.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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