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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
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
US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
Integrative medicine expert, professor Marc Cohen has been appointed as the medical director of Australian
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) in Victoria, Australia, has unveiled a new overnight bathing experience drawing
United Fitness Brands (UFB) has added London-based operator Triyoga to its portfolio. Triyoga, which operates
Ten UK fitness industry leaders have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, Boris
ISPA board chair Patrick Huey has left his role at Montage Hotels and Resorts’ VP
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will host a virtual beauty event streamed live from the
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
Plans have been revealed for a US$400bn city which could be the home for up
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has finally confirmed its plans for an initial public
Eco-hotel and beachfront spa resort Carbis Bay Estate and Hotel in Cornwall, UK, will host
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Boutique fitness behemoth Xponential Fitness has added boxing studio operator Rumble to its ever-growing portfolio
North Wales is set to get a wellbeing boost next year with the arrival of
Countryside English spa resort, Elements Boutique Spa, has created its first luxury all-natural skincare and
A new mobile fitness platform delivers personal training sessions to people at home by combining
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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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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Opinion
Gymtimidation can be heightened in environments where everyone is lifting weights, sometimes in ways you wouldn’t imagine
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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

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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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
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
Research
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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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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
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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
Diary dates
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

Barre news

Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
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
US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
Integrative medicine expert, professor Marc Cohen has been appointed as the medical director of Australian
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
Elevate
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) in Victoria, Australia, has unveiled a new overnight bathing experience drawing
United Fitness Brands (UFB) has added London-based operator Triyoga to its portfolio. Triyoga, which operates
Ten UK fitness industry leaders have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, Boris
ISPA board chair Patrick Huey has left his role at Montage Hotels and Resorts’ VP
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will host a virtual beauty event streamed live from the
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
Plans have been revealed for a US$400bn city which could be the home for up
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has finally confirmed its plans for an initial public
Eco-hotel and beachfront spa resort Carbis Bay Estate and Hotel in Cornwall, UK, will host
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Boutique fitness behemoth Xponential Fitness has added boxing studio operator Rumble to its ever-growing portfolio
North Wales is set to get a wellbeing boost next year with the arrival of
Countryside English spa resort, Elements Boutique Spa, has created its first luxury all-natural skincare and
A new mobile fitness platform delivers personal training sessions to people at home by combining
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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