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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Appointment news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Medical health and wellness retreat operator, Chenot Group, has named Dr Ursula Levine and Dr
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Iconic wellness and fitness destination Rancho La Puerta is under new leadership with the appointment
Imagine a world where your hotel or resort seamlessly caters to every guest's wellness needs,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
Gharieni Group has announced the appointment of Milana Knowles as its new vice president of
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Pocket Rocket Group has appointed Nick Mennell as director to head up business development and
Medical skin-tech brand FAQ Swiss – owned by Foreo – has expanded its collection with
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has announced the launch of its Holistic Health supplement range in
Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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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
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
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Featured press releases
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A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
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The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
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Flooring
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Snowroom
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Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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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

Appointment news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Medical health and wellness retreat operator, Chenot Group, has named Dr Ursula Levine and Dr
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Iconic wellness and fitness destination Rancho La Puerta is under new leadership with the appointment
Imagine a world where your hotel or resort seamlessly caters to every guest's wellness needs,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
Gharieni Group has announced the appointment of Milana Knowles as its new vice president of
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Pocket Rocket Group has appointed Nick Mennell as director to head up business development and
Medical skin-tech brand FAQ Swiss – owned by Foreo – has expanded its collection with
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has announced the launch of its Holistic Health supplement range in
Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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