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PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
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,
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Pulse Fitness is delighted to announce the return of Liam Lister to its team of
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
Multi-award-winning musician, Stormzy, has joined forces with Crystal Palace FC forward Wilfried Zaha to take
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
A new think tank called the Wellness Access Institute (WAI – pronounced why) has launched
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
Customers can now check into a spa, pay for extras and check out again without
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership
CEO of Orbit4, Daniel Jones, says: “There’s no reason traditional gyms and smart gyms can’t
Spa management and operations company Trilogy Spa Holdings has announced the purchase of Trinity Spa
Let’s talk about Orbit4 – the secret behind successful gyms. Gym operators have described Orbit4
The UK government has unveiled plans for a pilot scheme, aimed at using financial rewards
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
Chinese health club chain Supermonkey has finalised a series E funding round, valuing the company
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
The German health club industry has weathered the effects of the pandemic better than many
The physical and mental health of women in the UK has been put under unprecedented
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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 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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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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HCM People
Founder, Remedy Place
People are really connecting with the social side of our offering and with each club we’re putting more emphasis on this pillar of our identity
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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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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
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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
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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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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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
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Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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contracts news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
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,
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Pulse Fitness is delighted to announce the return of Liam Lister to its team of
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
Multi-award-winning musician, Stormzy, has joined forces with Crystal Palace FC forward Wilfried Zaha to take
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
A new think tank called the Wellness Access Institute (WAI – pronounced why) has launched
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
Customers can now check into a spa, pay for extras and check out again without
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership
CEO of Orbit4, Daniel Jones, says: “There’s no reason traditional gyms and smart gyms can’t
Spa management and operations company Trilogy Spa Holdings has announced the purchase of Trinity Spa
Let’s talk about Orbit4 – the secret behind successful gyms. Gym operators have described Orbit4
The UK government has unveiled plans for a pilot scheme, aimed at using financial rewards
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
Chinese health club chain Supermonkey has finalised a series E funding round, valuing the company
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
The German health club industry has weathered the effects of the pandemic better than many
The physical and mental health of women in the UK has been put under unprecedented
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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
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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