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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Member retention news

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
Vitruvian has launched a new partner programme for its AI-driven Trainer+ for fitness clubs and
It’s a known fact that gamification is an effective method to make everyday activities and
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
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Did you know it costs six-seven times more to get a new guest than to
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
Marc Jones has joined Fitronics, the company behind The Retention People (TRP) and CoursePro, in
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more
Keepme is an AI revenue acceleration platform created for the fitness industry. Blending Artificial Intelligence,
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
Keepme, a new AI tool for healthclubs, is set to increase member retention for gyms
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Agmis, a tech company based in Lithuania, has developed an AI gym motion tracking solution
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
Fitness solution provider Reiver Fitness has signed a technology partnership with software specialist FunXtion. Reiver,
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s most experienced providers of leisure management working in partnership
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre, in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has become the first UK leisure facility
Cardio equipment is generally the largest expense that a club makes, but it is often
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
A happy workforce and the impact this has on health club member retention was the
Escape Fitness has launched MOVE IT, a functional, high intensity interval training experience for fitness
Member sales and retention helped revenues at Total Fitness Health Clubs Ltd grow by 8
Inactive health club members who have been successfully engaged into revisiting their club are 45
Alliance Leisure has secured a four-year partnership with Leeds City Council to provide client support
When it comes to after-sales service many equipment manufacturers talk about response times, first-time fix
The international health club market saw revenues grow by 5.3 per cent last year, according
Health club operators across the globe are being offered the chance to gain key business
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
Everyone's talking about
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

Member retention news

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
Vitruvian has launched a new partner programme for its AI-driven Trainer+ for fitness clubs and
It’s a known fact that gamification is an effective method to make everyday activities and
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
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Did you know it costs six-seven times more to get a new guest than to
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
Marc Jones has joined Fitronics, the company behind The Retention People (TRP) and CoursePro, in
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more
Keepme is an AI revenue acceleration platform created for the fitness industry. Blending Artificial Intelligence,
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
Keepme, a new AI tool for healthclubs, is set to increase member retention for gyms
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Agmis, a tech company based in Lithuania, has developed an AI gym motion tracking solution
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
Fitness solution provider Reiver Fitness has signed a technology partnership with software specialist FunXtion. Reiver,
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s most experienced providers of leisure management working in partnership
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre, in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has become the first UK leisure facility
Cardio equipment is generally the largest expense that a club makes, but it is often
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
A happy workforce and the impact this has on health club member retention was the
Escape Fitness has launched MOVE IT, a functional, high intensity interval training experience for fitness
Member sales and retention helped revenues at Total Fitness Health Clubs Ltd grow by 8
Inactive health club members who have been successfully engaged into revisiting their club are 45
Alliance Leisure has secured a four-year partnership with Leeds City Council to provide client support
When it comes to after-sales service many equipment manufacturers talk about response times, first-time fix
The international health club market saw revenues grow by 5.3 per cent last year, according
Health club operators across the globe are being offered the chance to gain key business
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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