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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Planet Fitness news

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched
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
Planet Fitness saw its Q1 2022 revenue increase by 66.9 per cent (to US$186.7m) on
Planet Fitness is offering high-school students free access to any of its 2,200 locations in
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured respected spa industry trainer and figure Christine Clinton
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
People placing increased emphasis on their physical fitness, the advances made in digital fitness and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the appointment of C. Victor Brick, CEO of
A study of gym visit data from the US suggests that health clubs and fitness
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Planet Fitness has opened its 2,000th health club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. The fitness
Franchised operator Planet Fitness has unveiled plans to expand its footprint into Australia. The first
Planet Fitness has reported a 29.3 per cent increase in revenue for the first half
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Many a family business has looked to keep itself fresh by handing control down from
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has appointed Justin Smith, the former managing director of
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of fitness app specialist Netpulse
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Life lessons
I tried to play the role of this theoretical version of a leader I’d made up, but I ended up behaving more like a cartoon character
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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
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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
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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
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Editor's letter
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
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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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
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Planet Fitness news

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched
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
Planet Fitness saw its Q1 2022 revenue increase by 66.9 per cent (to US$186.7m) on
Planet Fitness is offering high-school students free access to any of its 2,200 locations in
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured respected spa industry trainer and figure Christine Clinton
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
People placing increased emphasis on their physical fitness, the advances made in digital fitness and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the appointment of C. Victor Brick, CEO of
A study of gym visit data from the US suggests that health clubs and fitness
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Planet Fitness has opened its 2,000th health club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. The fitness
Franchised operator Planet Fitness has unveiled plans to expand its footprint into Australia. The first
Planet Fitness has reported a 29.3 per cent increase in revenue for the first half
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Many a family business has looked to keep itself fresh by handing control down from
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has appointed Justin Smith, the former managing director of
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of fitness app specialist Netpulse
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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