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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

fitness experience news

Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Fitness On Demand (FOD) has teamed up with Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
Speedflex, pioneer of the revolutionary HIIT Without The Hurt training method, has expanded its collection
Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts
Everyone Active is launching an immersive fitness experience at the Queen Mother Sports Centre in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Wondercise will reveal details of a new fitness experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
Peloton Commercial has welcomed a brand new Precor StairClimber to its premium fitness equipment portfolio.
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
Myzone is exploring Web3 and metaverse possibilities through a partnership with digital fitness company OliveX.
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders.
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Core Health & Fitness, a portfolio company of US-based private equity firm Gainline Capital Partners
Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
Boutique operator 1Rebel has launched its first 1Rebel Labs Studio at its club in Holborn.
The first énergie Fitness club has opened in Spain as part of a push for
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

fitness experience news

Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Fitness On Demand (FOD) has teamed up with Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
Speedflex, pioneer of the revolutionary HIIT Without The Hurt training method, has expanded its collection
Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts
Everyone Active is launching an immersive fitness experience at the Queen Mother Sports Centre in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Wondercise will reveal details of a new fitness experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
Peloton Commercial has welcomed a brand new Precor StairClimber to its premium fitness equipment portfolio.
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
Myzone is exploring Web3 and metaverse possibilities through a partnership with digital fitness company OliveX.
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders.
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Core Health & Fitness, a portfolio company of US-based private equity firm Gainline Capital Partners
Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
Boutique operator 1Rebel has launched its first 1Rebel Labs Studio at its club in Holborn.
The first énergie Fitness club has opened in Spain as part of a push for
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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