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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Planet Fitness news

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Planet Fitness saw its Q1 2022 revenue increase by 66.9 per cent (to US$186.7m) on
Planet Fitness is offering high-school students free access to any of its 2,200 locations in
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured respected spa industry trainer and figure Christine Clinton
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
People placing increased emphasis on their physical fitness, the advances made in digital fitness and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the appointment of C. Victor Brick, CEO of
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
Planet Fitness has opened its 2,000th health club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. The fitness
Franchised operator Planet Fitness has unveiled plans to expand its footprint into Australia. The first
Planet Fitness has reported a 29.3 per cent increase in revenue for the first half
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Many a family business has looked to keep itself fresh by handing control down from
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Planet Fitness will continue to grow its brand internationally by entering the Mexican fitness market
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
Gym chain Planet Fitness has raised its outlook for 2017 revenues to US$430m (€369.4m, £327.7m)
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness has strengthened its leadership team with high-level appointments in its
Low-cost US-based gym franchise Planet Fitness is opening its first club in Panama, central America.
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness – which markets its gyms as having non-intimidating environments –
US-based health club operator Planet Fitness has reported a 10 per cent increase in like-for-like
Another day, another US fitness IPO. Following the news this week that budget chain Planet
Low cost US chain Planet Fitness has announced it is to go public as it
American chain Planet Fitness and global offering 24-Hour Fitness lead the world’s health clubs in
12,300
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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
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Editor's letter
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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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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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
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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
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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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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
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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Planet Fitness news

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Planet Fitness saw its Q1 2022 revenue increase by 66.9 per cent (to US$186.7m) on
Planet Fitness is offering high-school students free access to any of its 2,200 locations in
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured respected spa industry trainer and figure Christine Clinton
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
People placing increased emphasis on their physical fitness, the advances made in digital fitness and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the appointment of C. Victor Brick, CEO of
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
Planet Fitness has opened its 2,000th health club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. The fitness
Franchised operator Planet Fitness has unveiled plans to expand its footprint into Australia. The first
Planet Fitness has reported a 29.3 per cent increase in revenue for the first half
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Many a family business has looked to keep itself fresh by handing control down from
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Planet Fitness will continue to grow its brand internationally by entering the Mexican fitness market
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
Gym chain Planet Fitness has raised its outlook for 2017 revenues to US$430m (€369.4m, £327.7m)
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness has strengthened its leadership team with high-level appointments in its
Low-cost US-based gym franchise Planet Fitness is opening its first club in Panama, central America.
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness – which markets its gyms as having non-intimidating environments –
US-based health club operator Planet Fitness has reported a 10 per cent increase in like-for-like
Another day, another US fitness IPO. Following the news this week that budget chain Planet
Low cost US chain Planet Fitness has announced it is to go public as it
American chain Planet Fitness and global offering 24-Hour Fitness lead the world’s health clubs in
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
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
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
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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