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group exercise news

Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
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
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Little Houses Group (LHG), which was set up to create community-led family clubs and nurseries,
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
CoverMe Fitness, a new, free on-demand group exercise class cover app, allows freelance instructors to
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
12,300
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
News report
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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: 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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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

group exercise news

Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
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
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Little Houses Group (LHG), which was set up to create community-led family clubs and nurseries,
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
CoverMe Fitness, a new, free on-demand group exercise class cover app, allows freelance instructors to
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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: 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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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