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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

club news

Modern US wellness brand The Well has promoted Zeev Sharon, formerly VP of real estate,
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
Letters
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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
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
Everyone's talking about
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
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
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates

club news

Modern US wellness brand The Well has promoted Zeev Sharon, formerly VP of real estate,
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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