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Insolvency news

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
The UK's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) will meet this week to hear
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Fans of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) have launched a bid to buy the beleaguered
Football supporters will be able to bid for their clubs in insolvency situations with the
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Potential new owners are circling Bolton Wanderers (BWFC) as the football club attempts to stave
The coalition government has launched a new initiative aiming to ensure football fans have more
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is reportedly thought to have bought the naming rights for
An abandoned German theme park that has been derelict for 13 years could soon be
The number of sports clubs and facilities going bust has fallen by a third in
Holmes Place Health Clubs has been awarded the contract to operate the health club in
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) analysis of corporate insolvency numbers has revealed new opportunities for the UK's eating
Fitness operator Holmes Place has placed three of its Austrian clubs into administration after amassing
New analysis from Baker Tilly has found that the overall number of hotel and licensed
New corporate insolvency data from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has shown a growth in the number of
Scottish Rugby has announced that chief executive Gordon McKie has stepped down from the position
A study into corporate insolvency numbers has reported little improvement in the hospitality and leisure
Insolvency practitioners Begbies Traynor has reported a 68 per cent increase in the number of
Brendan Guilfoyle of the P&A Partnership has taken control at Plymouth Argyle Football Club (PAFC)
Plymouth Argyle Football Club (PAFC) has confirmed that it has issued a Notice of Intention
The annual rate of insolvencies among leisure businesses fell by 11.6 per cent during 2010
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has brought in new regulations to ensure tighter controls over
A Super League club is set to lose its licence to participate in the competition,
UK hotel operators were given a boost during May after occupancy, room rate and rooms
The number of businesses going into insolvency has gone up, despite a national drop in
RFC Holdings has confirmed that negotiations with Glasgow Rangers Football Club chair Sir David Murray
Portsmouth Football Club's (PFC) creditors could receive as much as 99p for every pound owed
Administrators acting on behalf of Crystal Palace Football Club (CPFC) have confirmed that a deal
A museum dedicated to the history of the 250-year-old Wedgwood pottery group in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Interview
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Insolvency news

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
The UK's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) will meet this week to hear
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Fans of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) have launched a bid to buy the beleaguered
Football supporters will be able to bid for their clubs in insolvency situations with the
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Potential new owners are circling Bolton Wanderers (BWFC) as the football club attempts to stave
The coalition government has launched a new initiative aiming to ensure football fans have more
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is reportedly thought to have bought the naming rights for
An abandoned German theme park that has been derelict for 13 years could soon be
The number of sports clubs and facilities going bust has fallen by a third in
Holmes Place Health Clubs has been awarded the contract to operate the health club in
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) analysis of corporate insolvency numbers has revealed new opportunities for the UK's eating
Fitness operator Holmes Place has placed three of its Austrian clubs into administration after amassing
New analysis from Baker Tilly has found that the overall number of hotel and licensed
New corporate insolvency data from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has shown a growth in the number of
Scottish Rugby has announced that chief executive Gordon McKie has stepped down from the position
A study into corporate insolvency numbers has reported little improvement in the hospitality and leisure
Insolvency practitioners Begbies Traynor has reported a 68 per cent increase in the number of
Brendan Guilfoyle of the P&A Partnership has taken control at Plymouth Argyle Football Club (PAFC)
Plymouth Argyle Football Club (PAFC) has confirmed that it has issued a Notice of Intention
The annual rate of insolvencies among leisure businesses fell by 11.6 per cent during 2010
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has brought in new regulations to ensure tighter controls over
A Super League club is set to lose its licence to participate in the competition,
UK hotel operators were given a boost during May after occupancy, room rate and rooms
The number of businesses going into insolvency has gone up, despite a national drop in
RFC Holdings has confirmed that negotiations with Glasgow Rangers Football Club chair Sir David Murray
Portsmouth Football Club's (PFC) creditors could receive as much as 99p for every pound owed
Administrators acting on behalf of Crystal Palace Football Club (CPFC) have confirmed that a deal
A museum dedicated to the history of the 250-year-old Wedgwood pottery group in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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