Industry insights Predictions 2021 For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here View on turning pages View online
Research round-up Covid defence A round-up of some of the most illuminating research into how being inactive impacts Covid outcomes and how physical activity boosts the immune response View on turning pages View online
Industry insights Phoenix Rising The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
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Industry insights Let the good times roll Thought leader, Emma Barry, talks about the changes which have happened and how to adapt and move forward in the roaring 20s, including intoxicating solutions to motivate the unmotivated and addressing a wider demographic
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Research round-up Feeling the heat Post exercise passive heating has been proven to be an effective way of building endurance, according to research from the American College of Exercise. Senior project manager, Daniel Green, explains
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Industry insights Powering back With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
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HCM headlines
01 Dec 2021 Boxx launches punchbag with smart tracker Boxx has launched a new generation punch bag and smart punch trackers that work with an
app to bring expert training, tracking and studio-quality sessions into homes. More>>
01 Dec 2021 New initiative will get neurodivergent people into fitness
Inclusive Fitness Boston, a health club created specifically for those with disabilities and their
families, is
launching a new programme to provide greater access to fitness programming for
neurodivergent people – those with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. More>>
30 Nov 2021 Does the fitness industry support equality and diversity? WIFA research seeks to raise the game The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), is partnering with Sport Alliance to undertake a
survey on gender diversity, equity, equality and inclusion in the fitness industry. The results will
be published in the second quarter of 2022, with the study also acting as a monitor on an
ongoing basis.
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26 Nov 2021 COVID in Europe – health club operating restriction update Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions,
which is having an impact on some parts of the Continent's health and fitness market. More>>
26 Nov 2021 Naural ‘cannabis’ levels boosted by exercise Exercise has been found to increase levels of endocannabinoids – cannabis-like substances
produced
by the human body – which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially treat
conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease. More>>
Active IQ strikes up partnership with Myzone from fitness-kit.net Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
with leading fitness wearable technology company Myzone. More>>
Active IQ wins Exporter of the Year award from fitness-kit.net Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB 2021 Awards,
organised by the Federation of Awarding Bodies. More>>
Fitronics launches new and improved member journey software, Digital from fitness-kit.net Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its
automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading
member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively
together. More>>
Mediana specialises in the manufacture of medical and health care devices, such as body composition analysers, monitors/defibrillators, AEDs and patient monitors, which are exported all over the world.
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RISE is a brand-new franchise created to fill an emerging gap. Outdoor workouts have become popular as pandemic lockdowns and gym closures have made people explore their communities.
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InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ISO standards for the medical and health and fitness industry.
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Fisikal helps fitness professionals, operators and education organisations improve efficiencies and service through its online business management solutions.
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Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than 40 years and our products and services span all major categories, including cardio, strength, functional fitness, group training, and connected solutions.
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