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financing news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Center Parcs UK and its six holiday villages have been put up for sale by
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
With the price of just about everything going up, we all need to look again
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is set to strengthen its portfolio with two new
Therabody has launched eight product innovations and closed a growth equity round with backing reaching
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
F45 has launched a corporate partnership programme which will enable businesses to open an F45
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Planet Fitness saw its Q1 2022 revenue increase by 66.9 per cent (to US$186.7m) on
Altis, an artificial intelligence-based personal trainer solution, has secured more than US$3m worth of financing,
According to our poll, the first thing 80 per cent of operators and gym owners
Industry tech business Mindbody has launched Mindbody Capital, an offering designed to provide wellness businesses
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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 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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
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

financing news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Center Parcs UK and its six holiday villages have been put up for sale by
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
With the price of just about everything going up, we all need to look again
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is set to strengthen its portfolio with two new
Therabody has launched eight product innovations and closed a growth equity round with backing reaching
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
F45 has launched a corporate partnership programme which will enable businesses to open an F45
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Planet Fitness saw its Q1 2022 revenue increase by 66.9 per cent (to US$186.7m) on
Altis, an artificial intelligence-based personal trainer solution, has secured more than US$3m worth of financing,
According to our poll, the first thing 80 per cent of operators and gym owners
Industry tech business Mindbody has launched Mindbody Capital, an offering designed to provide wellness businesses
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
Panorama Group and Andy Grant have joined forces to create a new company providing global
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
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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