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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Acquisition news

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
Global cosmetics and beauty conglomerate L’Oréal Group has parted ways with spa and beauty brand
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has launched the final phase of its huge new photography
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
Fittech brands Fisikal and Keepme have announced an official integration. The new partnership will provide
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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

Acquisition news

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
Global cosmetics and beauty conglomerate L’Oréal Group has parted ways with spa and beauty brand
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has launched the final phase of its huge new photography
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
Fittech brands Fisikal and Keepme have announced an official integration. The new partnership will provide
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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
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