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Group exercise news

Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
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
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Little Houses Group (LHG), which was set up to create community-led family clubs and nurseries,
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
CoverMe Fitness, a new, free on-demand group exercise class cover app, allows freelance instructors to
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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: 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: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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

Group exercise news

Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
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
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Little Houses Group (LHG), which was set up to create community-led family clubs and nurseries,
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
CoverMe Fitness, a new, free on-demand group exercise class cover app, allows freelance instructors to
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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: 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: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
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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