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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

franchised news

Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Xponential Fitness will open its first Body Fit Training (BFT) franchise in London in February
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
Jetts Fitness Australia CEO, Elaine Jobson, has led an MBO to acquire the franchised Jetts
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Fitness operator Crunch Fitness says it's continued its recovery from lockdowns, with membership levels across
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
F45 Training will begin offering its functional fitness classes on board cruise ships, after securing
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
3d Leisure has acquired franchised studio operator Yourzone45 from Elms Fitness Group for an undisclosed
12,300
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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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
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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
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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Specifier
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
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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
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franchised news

Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Xponential Fitness will open its first Body Fit Training (BFT) franchise in London in February
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
Jetts Fitness Australia CEO, Elaine Jobson, has led an MBO to acquire the franchised Jetts
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Fitness operator Crunch Fitness says it's continued its recovery from lockdowns, with membership levels across
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
F45 Training will begin offering its functional fitness classes on board cruise ships, after securing
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
3d Leisure has acquired franchised studio operator Yourzone45 from Elms Fitness Group for an undisclosed
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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 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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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