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Financial news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
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
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
It’s time to unlock your spa's potential at the 2024 ISPA Conference. Prepare to take
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
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
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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 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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

Financial news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
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
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
It’s time to unlock your spa's potential at the 2024 ISPA Conference. Prepare to take
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
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
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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 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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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