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Xercise4less news

GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Stuart Perrin, a former Xercise4Less COO, has launched a new affordable boutique studio concept with
JD Gyms has acquired the gym estate of Xercise4Less, following the budget chain calling in
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, will have a new ownership structure and financing set-up by the
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, is being sold off by its investors, directors and shareholders, which
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
Affordable fitness chain GymNation has revealed plans to open eight new sites across the United
Harlands Group is the leading UK specialist in managing membership payments for health & fitness
FitNation, the new premier event about innovation in the fitness industry, will kick-off in Amsterdam
FitNation, the new premier event about innovation in the fitness industry, will kick-off in Amsterdam
Budget operator Xercise4Less has appointed a chief technology officer to lead the company through a
Low-cost fitness operator Xercise4Less is has revealed plans to double in size and have 100
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Fitness On Demand (FoD) has signed a partnership deal with fitness software platform Virtuagym, making
Budget operator Xercise4Less has named fitness industry veteran Peter Wright as its new CEO. Wright
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has restructured its sales team and added a trio of senior
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has opened a club in Chesterfield, taking the number of clubs
Latest stats on the UK fitness industry, Xercise4Less expansion plans, Jennie Price leaves Sport England,
Budget chain Xercise4Less has secured growth investment worth £42m from Swedish credit provider Proventus Capital
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Low-cost gym operator Xercise4Less will open its 50th UK club in Chesterfied later this year.
Xercise4Less founder Jon Wright has been praised for his efforts in trying to help reverse
Low-cost gym chain Xercise4Less is collaborating with Lancashire Sport Partnership to help people recovering from
The health and fitness industry’s finest came together in their hundreds last night (28 June)
Fitness club operator Xercise4Less is supporting Anthony Nolan during Men’s Health Week (12–18 June) by
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Both ends of the private gym market will be represented when budget brand Xercise4Less takes
Gym operator Xercise4Less will be inviting non-members to visit and train for free over the
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
National gym operator Xercise4Less will kick off a month-long partnership with blood cancer charity Anthony
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has become the latest firm to turn to Icon to provide
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has launched a £1 per month gym membership for a year
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
Xercise4Less has opened a 40,000 sqft gym in Leeds - the biggest in West Yorkshire.
Budget health club operator Xercise4Less is hoping to highlight the “crisis in men’s health” by
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less will establish a new club in Middleton, Manchester in December this
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced a new exclusive partnership with Reebok Spartan Race UK
Virgin Active has announced a range of new offerings aimed at extreme fitness fans ahead
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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News report
Analysts have been excited by The Gym Group’s plans to open 50 sites with an ROI of 30 per cent, up from the current 20 per cent
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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
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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
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Editor's letter
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
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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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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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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.
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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.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Snowroom
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salt therapy products
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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
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
Diary dates
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Worldwide, Various,
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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

Xercise4less news

GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Stuart Perrin, a former Xercise4Less COO, has launched a new affordable boutique studio concept with
JD Gyms has acquired the gym estate of Xercise4Less, following the budget chain calling in
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, will have a new ownership structure and financing set-up by the
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, is being sold off by its investors, directors and shareholders, which
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
Affordable fitness chain GymNation has revealed plans to open eight new sites across the United
Harlands Group is the leading UK specialist in managing membership payments for health & fitness
FitNation, the new premier event about innovation in the fitness industry, will kick-off in Amsterdam
FitNation, the new premier event about innovation in the fitness industry, will kick-off in Amsterdam
Budget operator Xercise4Less has appointed a chief technology officer to lead the company through a
Low-cost fitness operator Xercise4Less is has revealed plans to double in size and have 100
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Fitness On Demand (FoD) has signed a partnership deal with fitness software platform Virtuagym, making
Budget operator Xercise4Less has named fitness industry veteran Peter Wright as its new CEO. Wright
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has restructured its sales team and added a trio of senior
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has opened a club in Chesterfield, taking the number of clubs
Latest stats on the UK fitness industry, Xercise4Less expansion plans, Jennie Price leaves Sport England,
Budget chain Xercise4Less has secured growth investment worth £42m from Swedish credit provider Proventus Capital
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Low-cost gym operator Xercise4Less will open its 50th UK club in Chesterfied later this year.
Xercise4Less founder Jon Wright has been praised for his efforts in trying to help reverse
Low-cost gym chain Xercise4Less is collaborating with Lancashire Sport Partnership to help people recovering from
The health and fitness industry’s finest came together in their hundreds last night (28 June)
Fitness club operator Xercise4Less is supporting Anthony Nolan during Men’s Health Week (12–18 June) by
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Both ends of the private gym market will be represented when budget brand Xercise4Less takes
Gym operator Xercise4Less will be inviting non-members to visit and train for free over the
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
National gym operator Xercise4Less will kick off a month-long partnership with blood cancer charity Anthony
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has become the latest firm to turn to Icon to provide
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has launched a £1 per month gym membership for a year
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
Xercise4Less has opened a 40,000 sqft gym in Leeds - the biggest in West Yorkshire.
Budget health club operator Xercise4Less is hoping to highlight the “crisis in men’s health” by
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less will establish a new club in Middleton, Manchester in December this
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced a new exclusive partnership with Reebok Spartan Race UK
Virgin Active has announced a range of new offerings aimed at extreme fitness fans ahead
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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