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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Luxury resort and casino Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its two-floor wellness retreat complete with
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Lifestyle brand, Equinox has signed a deal with eight high-end consumer brands to create a
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
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
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
A boutique Parisian hotel named Hotel Lancaster has partnered with plastic recovery marketplace Plastiks to
New fitness franchise, Circuit Society, has signed its first London location in Bayswater. The 3,000sq
Perspire Sauna Studio, the infrared and red light therapy (RLT) sauna franchise, has reported a
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is launching a new initiative dedicated to psychedelics and psychedelic
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
All adults can prevent declines in episodic memory with regular exercise. Researchers led by psychologists
Global spa consultancy bbspa_Group has broadened its horizons with a new Asian branch based in
Spa bookings agency SpaSeekers has signed a deal with UK supermarket giant Tesco to exclusively
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
A swimming pool suspended 35m (115ft) above the ground and forming a bridge between two
Spa Life UK is scheduled for 12-13 July 2021 at Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire, and will
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
Xponential Fitness has entered the Saudi Arabian gym market with the launch of five boutique
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
HCM magazine
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

deals news

Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Luxury resort and casino Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its two-floor wellness retreat complete with
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Lifestyle brand, Equinox has signed a deal with eight high-end consumer brands to create a
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
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
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
A boutique Parisian hotel named Hotel Lancaster has partnered with plastic recovery marketplace Plastiks to
New fitness franchise, Circuit Society, has signed its first London location in Bayswater. The 3,000sq
Perspire Sauna Studio, the infrared and red light therapy (RLT) sauna franchise, has reported a
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is launching a new initiative dedicated to psychedelics and psychedelic
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
All adults can prevent declines in episodic memory with regular exercise. Researchers led by psychologists
Global spa consultancy bbspa_Group has broadened its horizons with a new Asian branch based in
Spa bookings agency SpaSeekers has signed a deal with UK supermarket giant Tesco to exclusively
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
A swimming pool suspended 35m (115ft) above the ground and forming a bridge between two
Spa Life UK is scheduled for 12-13 July 2021 at Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire, and will
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
Xponential Fitness has entered the Saudi Arabian gym market with the launch of five boutique
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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