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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

iFit news

Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
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 Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due
There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life.
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected
With the launch of 22 SERIES, a pioneering, new cardio line powered by iFit® –
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
Fitness equipment firm Freemotion has launched a new content-driven indoor bike, which it says will
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has continued the reshuffle of its leadership team with three
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has named Jason Worthy, vice president of Life Fitness, as president
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a property in Dubai in 2020, to include both
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has announced plans to spin off its fitness business, forming an
Asian hospitality operator Avani has today (1 March) expanded its new brand, Avani+, by launching
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang,
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
Thailand-based Minor Hotels is to introduce a new, villa-based resort concept on the Thai island
Spanish health club franchise AltaFit has opened a second premium site after the acquisition of
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
Brunswick Corporation has appointed Jaime Irick as president of the Fitness Division. Irick will succeed
Life Fitness' acquisition of the Indoor Cycling Group (ICG) for an undisclosed sum has been
US-based Brunswick Corporation – the parent company of fitness equipment supplier Life Fitness – has
The on-going partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the
Retention is not the opposite of attrition. Big data is not the same as large
Life Fitness has secured the services of former D2F Fitness managing director Danny Oliver, who
State-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment has been installed at four leisure, sports and fitness centres operated
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
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
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

iFit news

Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
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 Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due
There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life.
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected
With the launch of 22 SERIES, a pioneering, new cardio line powered by iFit® –
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
Fitness equipment firm Freemotion has launched a new content-driven indoor bike, which it says will
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has continued the reshuffle of its leadership team with three
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has named Jason Worthy, vice president of Life Fitness, as president
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a property in Dubai in 2020, to include both
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has announced plans to spin off its fitness business, forming an
Asian hospitality operator Avani has today (1 March) expanded its new brand, Avani+, by launching
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang,
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
Thailand-based Minor Hotels is to introduce a new, villa-based resort concept on the Thai island
Spanish health club franchise AltaFit has opened a second premium site after the acquisition of
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
Brunswick Corporation has appointed Jaime Irick as president of the Fitness Division. Irick will succeed
Life Fitness' acquisition of the Indoor Cycling Group (ICG) for an undisclosed sum has been
US-based Brunswick Corporation – the parent company of fitness equipment supplier Life Fitness – has
The on-going partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the
Retention is not the opposite of attrition. Big data is not the same as large
Life Fitness has secured the services of former D2F Fitness managing director Danny Oliver, who
State-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment has been installed at four leisure, sports and fitness centres operated
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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