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Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Basecamp Fitness – a 35-minute workout concept owned by Self Esteem Brands – will be
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has revealed the makeup of its inaugural nine-member
US massage franchise, MassageLuXe, has appointed Kristen Pechacek as chief growth officer, to its executive
Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased The Bar Method –
FunXtion, experts in interactive digital fitness, has been appointed by the world’s fastest growing fitness
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Self Esteem Brands news

Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Basecamp Fitness – a 35-minute workout concept owned by Self Esteem Brands – will be
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has revealed the makeup of its inaugural nine-member
US massage franchise, MassageLuXe, has appointed Kristen Pechacek as chief growth officer, to its executive
Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased The Bar Method –
FunXtion, experts in interactive digital fitness, has been appointed by the world’s fastest growing fitness
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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