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PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Iconic Icelandic bathing destination Blue Lagoon Resort and Spa has closed again following a volcanic
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
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
Spa, leisure and hospitality figure Stuart Angus has been tasked with the strategic growth of
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
The spa at Hotel Sofitel London Heathrow has reopened with a brand new treatment menu
David Lloyd has closed its only standalone Blaze studio in Birmingham and moved members to
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Soul Cycle has signed a multi-year partnership with Class Pass making sessions accessible via credits
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
The Museum of London in the UK capital is to hold two free weekend festivals
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
California’s historic Murrieta Hot Springs has been purchased for US$50m (€51m, £44.4m) by Olympus Real
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
We firmly believe that workouts should never feel like a chore
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
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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
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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
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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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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
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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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: 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.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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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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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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closure news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Iconic Icelandic bathing destination Blue Lagoon Resort and Spa has closed again following a volcanic
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
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
Spa, leisure and hospitality figure Stuart Angus has been tasked with the strategic growth of
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
The spa at Hotel Sofitel London Heathrow has reopened with a brand new treatment menu
David Lloyd has closed its only standalone Blaze studio in Birmingham and moved members to
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
Soul Cycle has signed a multi-year partnership with Class Pass making sessions accessible via credits
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
The Museum of London in the UK capital is to hold two free weekend festivals
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
California’s historic Murrieta Hot Springs has been purchased for US$50m (€51m, £44.4m) by Olympus Real
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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