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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Spain news

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
A new spa dedicated to hair longevity has launched in the heart of Madrid at
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The Little Nell, a five-star Relais & Chateaux hotel in Aspen, Colorado, has breathed new
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Architect and designer Alberto Apostoli has unveiled his new integrated wellness consulting firm, Armonia, to
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Hotel and spa operator Banyan Tree Group has signed a deal with La Quinta Real
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
Body Bike and Gym 80 have launched a range of co-branded bikes which are available
RSG Group is considering the sale of its Spanish clubs, which include more than 40
FitnessKPI, the Spanish AI business intelligence company, and Magicline, the most widely used gym software
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Life lessons
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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Spain news

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
A new spa dedicated to hair longevity has launched in the heart of Madrid at
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The Little Nell, a five-star Relais & Chateaux hotel in Aspen, Colorado, has breathed new
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Architect and designer Alberto Apostoli has unveiled his new integrated wellness consulting firm, Armonia, to
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Hotel and spa operator Banyan Tree Group has signed a deal with La Quinta Real
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
Body Bike and Gym 80 have launched a range of co-branded bikes which are available
RSG Group is considering the sale of its Spanish clubs, which include more than 40
FitnessKPI, the Spanish AI business intelligence company, and Magicline, the most widely used gym software
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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