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2023 features

Who's who
UK operators
A directory of leading UK fitness operators

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Trends
HCM Fitness Foresight
HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson and HCM editor Liz Terry predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the health and fitness sector over the coming year, including healthspan, isometric exercise and a new take on sleepers.

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Research
Equal measures
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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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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Products & services
Company profiles
Key fitness suppliers and training providers

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Insight
This is not a drill
In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.

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HCM headlines

Dave Wright steps down as Myzone CEO – passes the baton to Dave Stalker

03 Oct 2023

Dave Wright steps down as Myzone CEO – passes the baton to Dave Stalker

Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he founded in 2011, citing family commitments and work/life balance. More>>

Third Space agrees £88.5m structured finance deal to optimise growth

02 Oct 2023

Third Space agrees £88.5m structured finance deal to optimise growth

Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m structured finance facility with OakNorth and Searchlight Capital Partners. More>>

Physical literacy initiative will ‘build a nation that loves to move’

30 Sep 2023

Physical literacy initiative will ‘build a nation that loves to move’

More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered at the Royal Society of Arts in London on 28 September to launch the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England. More>>

28 Sep 2023

Lululemon dumps Mirror and signs up with Peloton for digital content – shares jump on the news

The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for athletic apparel giant, Lululemon. More>>

28 Sep 2023

PureGym £805m refinancing ‘one of the largest deals of its kind in the sector’s history’

PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday this week, with the rapid take-up of the offering indicating a strong appetite for the deal. More>>

26 Sep 2023

Pure Gym is aiming to raise £805m

Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing loan notes. The money will be used to refinance existing loan notes which mature in February 2025. More>>

26 Sep 2023

Disruptions between memory and appetite linked to obesity

Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some disorders associated with obesity. More>>

21 Sep 2023

Mental health now the 'main motivation for exercise'

Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in shape. More>>

20 Sep 2023

World Health Organization reports on 'devastating impact' of high blood pressure – calls for physical activity to be used as prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact" of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the condition. More>>

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Legendary Mr Olympia champion Phil Heath teams up with Panatta Made in Italy

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New appointment for Pocket Rocket Group

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Pocket Rocket Group has appointed Nick Mennell as director to head up business development and sales consultancy.
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Brawn to support growth of independent gyms with launch of BETA 200 Programme

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Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a gym facility, is looking for forward-thinking gyms to join its innovation programme called BETA 200.
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Starpool develops Zerobody Cryo as alternative to cryotherapy

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Italian wellness supplier Starpool has unveiled the Zerobody Cryo device to deliver comfortable cold therapy for spa, wellness and sports facilities.
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Jordan Fitness

Jordan Fitness are a recognised leader in functional fitness, specialising in premium quality yet value for money. For over 30 years, we have been at the forefront of product design. [more]

Taylor Made Designs

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded retail and promotional merchandise. [more]

Technogym UK Ltd

Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and apps that allow every single end-user to access a completely personalized training experience anytime and anywhere [more]

miha bodytec

Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) equipment. [more]

Panatta Srl

Panatta is a historic fitness brand offering one of the widest ranges of products on the market, across all sectors, ages and types of training. [more]

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