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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Jeremy McCarthy explores what it takes to create
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
Although Legionnaires' disease isn’t common, it can be serious. The disease is a severe form
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans
Athletiqo has designed the touchless reLounge treatment bed to promote relaxation and soothe pain in
Wellness is non-negotiable for today’s workers, with 93 per cent of employees saying their wellbeing
SpaSoft is an industry-leading, all-in-one spa and activity management solution developed specifically for the spa
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
The L’Occitane Group, international retailer and manufacturer of sustainability-inspired beauty and wellness products, is now
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Companies which successfully encourage their employees to become more physically active could see their healthcare
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
12,300
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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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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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A team of certified experts craft tailored exercise plans and wellness experience that align with subscribers' goals
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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
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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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HCM People

Ross Stewart Campbell

CEO, BeyondActiv
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Design
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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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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employee news

Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
Elevate
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Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Jeremy McCarthy explores what it takes to create
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
Although Legionnaires' disease isn’t common, it can be serious. The disease is a severe form
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans
Athletiqo has designed the touchless reLounge treatment bed to promote relaxation and soothe pain in
Wellness is non-negotiable for today’s workers, with 93 per cent of employees saying their wellbeing
SpaSoft is an industry-leading, all-in-one spa and activity management solution developed specifically for the spa
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
The L’Occitane Group, international retailer and manufacturer of sustainability-inspired beauty and wellness products, is now
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Companies which successfully encourage their employees to become more physically active could see their healthcare
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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