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A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Jetts Fitness Australia CEO, Elaine Jobson, has led an MBO to acquire the franchised Jetts
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with Physical Company to support
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Multi-brand wellness operator Evolution Wellness plans to launch new concepts and brands into the Asian
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fitness Franchise F45 has signed a partnership deal with Everyone Active, which will see an
Australian fitness franchise F45 has secured deals to open sites in emerging markets across the
KidZania – the children's edutainment centre operator – has announced plans to expand into the
Dutch PT and small group exercise operator Gustav Gym has revealed its plans for expansion
Xponential Fitness founder Anthony Geisler sees a dominant future for his boutique fitness business, and
Six flags chief Jim Reid-Anderson has revealed that changes in government are stalling the operator's
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
New renderings for a series of Cirque du Soleil-themed waterparks have been unveiled by waterpark
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
WhiteWater West and Cirque Du Soleil have announced a brand new partnership to bring Cirque-themed
Australian health and fitness chain Jetts Fitness has opened its fifth UK club, Jetts Skipton,
Jetts Fitness has opened a club in Skipton, Yorkshire, making it the fifth location the
Jim Reid-Anderson, chair, president and CEO of Six Flags, has said there is "no restriction"
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
Omni Fight Club has become the latest US-based fitness franchise to enter the UK with
Kimberlee Perry, founder of trampolining fitness group Bounce, has been named as the UK’s Best
The team behind family-run gym operator truGym has launched a 1,600sq ft (149sq m) HIIT
easyGym plans to become a major player in the fitness market by opening 500 franchise
Six Flags has announced the addition of Garfield to its Chinese ventures, with the popular
Resort operator Dusit International will make its Vietnamese debut in December 2017, with the opening
Following on from the successful launch of its UK attraction last year, French historical theme
Six Flags’ proposed Vietnam project has hit troubled waters, after its franchise partner NaVi Entertainment
Six Flags’ aggressive Chinese expansion continues, after the operator signed new deals to bring two
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – a company set up to manage the country’s
Anytime Fitness has opened its 100th UK gym in Ladbroke Grove, northwest London.   The
Six Flags’ rapid overseas expansion is ramping up with plans to build a new waterpark
Leisure management company 3d leisure has secured a deal to operate a Gymophobics-branded ladies-only fitness
Six Flags CEO John Duffey has quashed rumours of a new theme park in Orlando
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Analysts have been excited by The Gym Group’s plans to open 50 sites with an ROI of 30 per cent, up from the current 20 per cent
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Life lessons
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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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
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Insight
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
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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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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
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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
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We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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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
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Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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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
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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
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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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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
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Featured supplier news
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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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franchise model news

A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Jetts Fitness Australia CEO, Elaine Jobson, has led an MBO to acquire the franchised Jetts
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with Physical Company to support
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Multi-brand wellness operator Evolution Wellness plans to launch new concepts and brands into the Asian
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fitness Franchise F45 has signed a partnership deal with Everyone Active, which will see an
Australian fitness franchise F45 has secured deals to open sites in emerging markets across the
KidZania – the children's edutainment centre operator – has announced plans to expand into the
Dutch PT and small group exercise operator Gustav Gym has revealed its plans for expansion
Xponential Fitness founder Anthony Geisler sees a dominant future for his boutique fitness business, and
Six flags chief Jim Reid-Anderson has revealed that changes in government are stalling the operator's
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
New renderings for a series of Cirque du Soleil-themed waterparks have been unveiled by waterpark
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
WhiteWater West and Cirque Du Soleil have announced a brand new partnership to bring Cirque-themed
Australian health and fitness chain Jetts Fitness has opened its fifth UK club, Jetts Skipton,
Jetts Fitness has opened a club in Skipton, Yorkshire, making it the fifth location the
Jim Reid-Anderson, chair, president and CEO of Six Flags, has said there is "no restriction"
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
Omni Fight Club has become the latest US-based fitness franchise to enter the UK with
Kimberlee Perry, founder of trampolining fitness group Bounce, has been named as the UK’s Best
The team behind family-run gym operator truGym has launched a 1,600sq ft (149sq m) HIIT
easyGym plans to become a major player in the fitness market by opening 500 franchise
Six Flags has announced the addition of Garfield to its Chinese ventures, with the popular
Resort operator Dusit International will make its Vietnamese debut in December 2017, with the opening
Following on from the successful launch of its UK attraction last year, French historical theme
Six Flags’ proposed Vietnam project has hit troubled waters, after its franchise partner NaVi Entertainment
Six Flags’ aggressive Chinese expansion continues, after the operator signed new deals to bring two
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – a company set up to manage the country’s
Anytime Fitness has opened its 100th UK gym in Ladbroke Grove, northwest London.   The
Six Flags’ rapid overseas expansion is ramping up with plans to build a new waterpark
Leisure management company 3d leisure has secured a deal to operate a Gymophobics-branded ladies-only fitness
Six Flags CEO John Duffey has quashed rumours of a new theme park in Orlando
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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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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.
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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
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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