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Hammer Strength news

According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Twenty Four, a new automated gym and sports facility, where all equipment is self-powered, has
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Hammer Strength, the number one brand in performance strength training, is adding to its portfolio
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has continued the reshuffle of its leadership team with three
Franchised fitness company UFC Gym has revealed details of its first UK club. The 18,000sq
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
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
Total Fitness says it's aiming to take its member experience to "the next level", through
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has named Jason Worthy, vice president of Life Fitness, as president
Budget operator Simply Gym has launched two new sites in Uxbridge and Cardiff, as it
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has announced plans to spin off its fitness business, forming an
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Franchisee Stuart Rosenberg is opening his latest Fitness4Less club in Worcester, West Midlands, this month
Life Fitness has recently completed an extensive installation at Leith Victoria Swim Centre, following a
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, has extended its HD Athletic
Fitness First has launched a new concept club in the centre of Cologne, Germany, as
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
London’s first boutique, boxing-themed gym is set to open in January 2017 - with backing
US-based budget health club operator Blink Fitness has continued its expansion programme with the opening
Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, officially opened on 29 August 2016 and involved a partnership
The on-going partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the
New Russian fitness chain Encore Fitness will open its flagship club in Moscow this summer.
Life Fitness has secured the services of former D2F Fitness managing director Danny Oliver, who
A partnership between Life Fitness and Gillingham Football Club has transformed the players’ training, with
Life Fitness has unveiled its new Discover SE3 console with streaming entertainment from Netflix, Hulu,
Hip London fitness chain Gymbox is planning to significantly grow its presence across the capital
Score Sports Center in Willow Springs – a suburb of Chicago, US – has re-opened
Fitness First is gearing up to launch its 33rd club in the UAE in the
Family-run operator truGym has unveiled its latest UK site – a flagship 20,000sq ft (1,858sq
An indie club in Solihull which has attracted 20 per cent of its members through
The new Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre was recently opened in Bangor by local lad and
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
Life Fitness’ multi-site contract with Serco has been extended for a further five years under
The team behind independent Harlow club Ripped Gym has recently opened a second site in
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Hammer Strength news

According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Twenty Four, a new automated gym and sports facility, where all equipment is self-powered, has
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Hammer Strength, the number one brand in performance strength training, is adding to its portfolio
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has continued the reshuffle of its leadership team with three
Franchised fitness company UFC Gym has revealed details of its first UK club. The 18,000sq
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
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
Total Fitness says it's aiming to take its member experience to "the next level", through
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has named Jason Worthy, vice president of Life Fitness, as president
Budget operator Simply Gym has launched two new sites in Uxbridge and Cardiff, as it
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has announced plans to spin off its fitness business, forming an
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Franchisee Stuart Rosenberg is opening his latest Fitness4Less club in Worcester, West Midlands, this month
Life Fitness has recently completed an extensive installation at Leith Victoria Swim Centre, following a
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, has extended its HD Athletic
Fitness First has launched a new concept club in the centre of Cologne, Germany, as
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
London’s first boutique, boxing-themed gym is set to open in January 2017 - with backing
US-based budget health club operator Blink Fitness has continued its expansion programme with the opening
Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, officially opened on 29 August 2016 and involved a partnership
The on-going partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the
New Russian fitness chain Encore Fitness will open its flagship club in Moscow this summer.
Life Fitness has secured the services of former D2F Fitness managing director Danny Oliver, who
A partnership between Life Fitness and Gillingham Football Club has transformed the players’ training, with
Life Fitness has unveiled its new Discover SE3 console with streaming entertainment from Netflix, Hulu,
Hip London fitness chain Gymbox is planning to significantly grow its presence across the capital
Score Sports Center in Willow Springs – a suburb of Chicago, US – has re-opened
Fitness First is gearing up to launch its 33rd club in the UAE in the
Family-run operator truGym has unveiled its latest UK site – a flagship 20,000sq ft (1,858sq
An indie club in Solihull which has attracted 20 per cent of its members through
The new Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre was recently opened in Bangor by local lad and
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
Life Fitness’ multi-site contract with Serco has been extended for a further five years under
The team behind independent Harlow club Ripped Gym has recently opened a second site in
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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