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Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits 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
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Rick Stollmeyer, founder of fitness tech giant, Mindbody, has joined the board of tech startup
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
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
The Bota-Peptides Cream is the latest addition to GM Collin’s Bota-Peptides range formulated to target
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Clarins has rebooted its personalised skincare range – called myBlend – with new products, spa
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
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
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Myzone has secured a US$17.2m worth of investment from growth capital investor BGF – a
With the relaunch of Sublime Skin, the Comfort Zone R&R team has further deepened its
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
F45 Training will begin offering its functional fitness classes on board cruise ships, after securing
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Health club operator Life Time Group has become a publicly traded company again, after it
12,300
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Sponsored
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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HCM magazine
Interview
We’re planning to connect our system with strength equipment, so we can also report on improvements
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
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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,
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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

IPO news

Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits 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
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Rick Stollmeyer, founder of fitness tech giant, Mindbody, has joined the board of tech startup
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
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
The Bota-Peptides Cream is the latest addition to GM Collin’s Bota-Peptides range formulated to target
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Clarins has rebooted its personalised skincare range – called myBlend – with new products, spa
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
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
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Myzone has secured a US$17.2m worth of investment from growth capital investor BGF – a
With the relaunch of Sublime Skin, the Comfort Zone R&R team has further deepened its
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
F45 Training will begin offering its functional fitness classes on board cruise ships, after securing
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Health club operator Life Time Group has become a publicly traded company again, after it
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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