Equinox news
28 Apr 2020
High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if
06 Apr 2020
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
18 Mar 2020
Leading fitness chains in the US are closing their clubs and studios, as a measure
28 Dec 2019
At-home fitness company Echelon Fitness has signed a partnership deal with interior and product designer
03 Dec 2019
Amrit Resort & Residences – due to open on Singer Island, Florida in Spring 2020
28 Nov 2019
SoulCycle chief executive Melanie Whelan has resigned from her role, capping off a challenging few
17 Jul 2020
In response to the pandemic, TRX, the global leader in functional training equipment, world-class training
09 Aug 2019
The backlash over billionaire Stephen Ross' fundraiser for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign has overshadowed
08 Aug 2019
Equinox and SoulCycle are facing a significant backlash from members after the Washington Post broke
02 Aug 2019
High-end fitness giant Equinox has ventured into the hotel market with the opening of its
29 Jul 2019
Private equity firm North Castle Partners has taken a stake in at-home fitness and indoor
01 Jul 2019
Spa design and consulting firm TLee Spas has named Michael Lahm as vice president and
16 May 2019
Spa consultant Diana Mestre has created a spa concept for the upcoming Auberge Susurros del
30 Jul 2020
Belfast based gym equipment manufacturer BLK BOX designs, engineers and fabricates a range of rigs
16 May 2019
Premium fitness operator Equinox will begin offering furnished office spaces adjacent to its high-end health
01 Apr 2019
Boxing-inspired group fitness provider Rumble will open a studio in Washington D.C. on 12 April
28 Mar 2019
Lifestyle company Equinox has announced that its first short-stay hospitality venture – the long-gestating Equinox
19 Dec 2018
Luxury fitness and lifestyle operator Equinox has opened "E Madison Avenue" – a private fitness
08 Nov 2018
The City Centre Bishop Ranch (CCBR) – a retail hub and civic attraction designed by
18 Oct 2018
Fitness operator Equinox will move further into the lifestyle space with the launch of bespoke
16 Jul 2020
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has announced a partnership with F45 Training, one
25 Sep 2018
Exercise lovers will be happy to hear that high-end fitness giant Equinox, which recently revealed
27 Jul 2018
New York-based boutique cycling studio operator SoulCycle has joined forces with its parent company Equinox
11 Jul 2018
World Wellness Weekend (W3), a major global wellness event, has reported exponential growth in the
26 Mar 2018
Omni Fight Club has become the latest US-based fitness franchise to enter the UK with
26 Feb 2018
Daniel Macaulay, CEO of sports marketing group Brandwave, has been revealed as the keynote speaker
23 Feb 2018
Industry veteran Patrick Huey has been named corporate spa director for luxury hospitality group Montage
21 Feb 2018
Frank Gehry and Santiago Calatrava could be the next high-profile architects to win projects for
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Strength
Fitness enthusiasts are on the hunt for new ways to elevate their workouts. Fusion fitness is fitting the bill by making strength training more accessible
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Finance
Change is coming, with consolidation likely in the market –
especially in the boutique sector. Nadim Meer advises
operators how to position themselves for investment
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Supplier showcase
Speedflex has created a synergistic partnership with Everyone Active to deliver a new boutique concept – FORTIS Powered by Speedflex
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Editor's letter
The pandemic is stretching the industry to the limit and it’s a time none of us will ever forget. Moving forward, we need to make a plan to ensure we’re better prepared to represent ourselves in the corridors of power
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Accessibility
Sport England has
teamed up with 15
health and social care
charities to find ways
to support people
living with 10 different
health conditions to be
physically active. Kath
Hudson finds out more
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FIBO Awards
Although the show has been rescheduled, the six winners of the FIBO Innovation
and Trend Awards 2020 have still been announced. We take a look at the
companies whose developments help motivate people to live healthier lives
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US stats
New research from the US shows Millennials and Gen Z
may be slow to return to gyms, while women are more
hesitant than men. Club Intel’s Steve Tharrett reports
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People
“We did some research comparing monthly turnstile swipes with online classes during lockdown, and found the correlation was 96 % – people were maintaining their usual routines”
People
HCM people
Dan Bond
Owner, CrossFit Fort Ashton“We’d explained leading up to the lockdown that if everyone decided to freeze or cancel, then there would be a possibility of not having a gym to come back to ”
People
HCM people
Dave Courteen
MD and co-founder of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs“I set myself the goal that if I found someone famous to write the foreword and a publisher, then I would write the book”
People
“Catch-up is already happening. We’re up to 80% of the visits compared to the same day in 2019 and membership sales are up 150-200% ”
People
HCM people
Debra Wein
founder and CEO, Wellness Workdays“I’ve always felt that if individuals had more education and understanding
of nutrition and healthy lifestyle principles, we could literally change lives”
People
“I want us to make sure we’re still the go-to sector with the greatest power to improve health and wellbeing in society. We absolutely must not abdicate that opportunity”
People
HCM people
Jo Smallwood
general manager, Oldham Leisure Centre“We saw the opportunity to initiate new partnerships with the Oldham Foodbank to help local residents during the COVID-19 crisis. We can’t serve our community in the way we would usually do, so we’ve moved resources to help where people need us most”
People
HCM people
Ben Lucas
Founder, Flow Athletic, Sydney“We advise our Flow Athletes to complete classes at a ratio of one yoga class to
one strength class to one cardio class. This combination has very positive effects”
People
HCM people
Aaron Smith
Founder, KX Pilates“‘KX’ stands for ‘the Kaizen Experience’, which means ‘change for the better’ in Japanese. It’s a philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement. We’re always seeking to improve, not only as a company but as individuals”
People
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