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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Acquisition news

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,
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
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
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
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
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
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
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
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
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,
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
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
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
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Hotel technology company Journey Hospitality has acquired Premier Software – a UK-based spa, leisure and
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a spa industry veteran,
Hutchinson Consulting has been acquired by Arch Amenities Group (AAG), a global provider of hospitality
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’re planning to connect our system with strength equipment, so we can also report on improvements
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

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,
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
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
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
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
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
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
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
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
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,
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
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
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
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Hotel technology company Journey Hospitality has acquired Premier Software – a UK-based spa, leisure and
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a spa industry veteran,
Hutchinson Consulting has been acquired by Arch Amenities Group (AAG), a global provider of hospitality
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’re planning to connect our system with strength equipment, so we can also report on improvements
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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