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growth strategy news

Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
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
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
Hilton has unveiled a secluded beachfront resort named Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya in Mexico, marking
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Core Health & Fitness is pleased to announce it’s signed an exclusive agreement with Oss
Marriott International’s Board of Directors has announced Anthony Capuano has been appointed CEO and joined
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has secured a €150m bridge facility, which it says will
Dan Rees has been appointed to oversee the growth of training company Premier Global NASM's
Award-winning booking platform fibodo, has appointed Brian Dunne as a non-executive director to its board,
Brazilian gym chain SmartFit is set to speed up its expansion across South America. The
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president. He was formerly CEO and
A later Easter holiday this year than in 2018 has affected Six Flags Q1 results,
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired
Gallagher Premiership Rugby club Saracens has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Vitality Netball
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
Prince Daniel of Sweden has sold his Balance chain of health clubs to Nordic gym
The Indian Hotels Company (IHC) will open and operate a Vivanta-branded luxury hotel at Heathrow
Budget operator Blink Fitness has signed a multi-unit lease deal with real estate investment trust
Budget club operator Buzz Gym has signed a deal with equipment supplier Life Fitness, which
International wellness consultancy, development and management firm GOCO Hospitality has entered into a long-term strategic
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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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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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]
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
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 health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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.
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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
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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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

growth strategy news

Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
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
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
Elevate
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
Hilton has unveiled a secluded beachfront resort named Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya in Mexico, marking
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Core Health & Fitness is pleased to announce it’s signed an exclusive agreement with Oss
Marriott International’s Board of Directors has announced Anthony Capuano has been appointed CEO and joined
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has secured a €150m bridge facility, which it says will
Dan Rees has been appointed to oversee the growth of training company Premier Global NASM's
Award-winning booking platform fibodo, has appointed Brian Dunne as a non-executive director to its board,
Brazilian gym chain SmartFit is set to speed up its expansion across South America. The
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president. He was formerly CEO and
A later Easter holiday this year than in 2018 has affected Six Flags Q1 results,
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired
Gallagher Premiership Rugby club Saracens has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Vitality Netball
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
Prince Daniel of Sweden has sold his Balance chain of health clubs to Nordic gym
The Indian Hotels Company (IHC) will open and operate a Vivanta-branded luxury hotel at Heathrow
Budget operator Blink Fitness has signed a multi-unit lease deal with real estate investment trust
Budget club operator Buzz Gym has signed a deal with equipment supplier Life Fitness, which
International wellness consultancy, development and management firm GOCO Hospitality has entered into a long-term strategic
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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 health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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.
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: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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