Latest
issue
We Work Well Events
We Work Well Events
We Work Well Events
Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn Follow Health Club Management on Instagram
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

liquidation news

There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Rangers Football Club managing director Stewart Robertson has said the club is considering expanding its
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
David Blitzer and Josh Harris, the co-owners of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) New Jersey
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
Northampton Borough Council has lodged a petition to try and save Northampton Town Football Club
A pipe dream of turning a former opencast coal site in Kelty, Scotland, into an
Boscombe’s £3.2m man-made surfing reef has been branded a ‘laughing stock,’ with the surfers it
Portsmouth FC has announced that it has now cleared all debts following the club's exit
Liverpool’s £160 Central Village project has been put on hold after the building firm overseeing
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has received a £5.3m (US$8m, €6.2m) bonus payment from London
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Local Scottish authority Dumfries and Galloway Council will take court action against contractor Kier Northern
ASR Limited, the New Zealand-based company that built the Boscombe surf reef in Dorset, has
Portsmouth Football Club (PFC) is in back in danger of liquidation after former owner Balram
Image: Portsmouth FC has now avoided liquidation Portsmouth Football Club (PFC) has avoided liquidation after
Scottish Premier League (SPL) football team Rangers is to be liquidated after HM Revenue &
The operator of Treasure Island, a visitor attraction situated on the seafront in Eastbourne, East
Wrexham Football Club (WFC) owner Geoff Moss has refuted suggestions that the Blue Square Bet
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has brought in new regulations to ensure tighter controls over
Exclusively Ladies gyms in Barnet, Tring and Henley have closed after the company went into
Portsmouth Football Club's (PFC) creditors could receive as much as 99p for every pound owed
Crystal Palace Football Club (CPFC) appears to have been saved from extinction after the club's
An arts and design venue in Llantrisant, South Wales, is set to reopen to the
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced that it is "unclear" over the current legal
The future of Gateshead Thunder rugby league team appears to have been secured after the
More than 40,000 supporters are to be asked whether if they want to buy into
The Hong Kong-based Paua Group - formed in 2004 by Lucy Whittaker and Frederique Deleage
Devon County Council (DCC) has refused to bail out the Morwellham Quay tourist attraction near
Livingston Football Club (LFC) has been saved from liquidation after the Scottish Football League (SFL)
Livingston Football Club (LFC) is set to go into liquidation unless current owner Angelo Massone
A go cart company based in Port Melbourne, Australia, has been fined a record AUD$1.4m
A Cardiff music venue has been forced to close after its owners announced that they
A decommissioned German U-boat has opened to the public as a visitor attraction on Liverpool
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Interview
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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

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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

liquidation news

There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Rangers Football Club managing director Stewart Robertson has said the club is considering expanding its
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
David Blitzer and Josh Harris, the co-owners of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) New Jersey
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
Northampton Borough Council has lodged a petition to try and save Northampton Town Football Club
A pipe dream of turning a former opencast coal site in Kelty, Scotland, into an
Boscombe’s £3.2m man-made surfing reef has been branded a ‘laughing stock,’ with the surfers it
Portsmouth FC has announced that it has now cleared all debts following the club's exit
Liverpool’s £160 Central Village project has been put on hold after the building firm overseeing
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has received a £5.3m (US$8m, €6.2m) bonus payment from London
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Local Scottish authority Dumfries and Galloway Council will take court action against contractor Kier Northern
ASR Limited, the New Zealand-based company that built the Boscombe surf reef in Dorset, has
Portsmouth Football Club (PFC) is in back in danger of liquidation after former owner Balram
Image: Portsmouth FC has now avoided liquidation Portsmouth Football Club (PFC) has avoided liquidation after
Scottish Premier League (SPL) football team Rangers is to be liquidated after HM Revenue &
The operator of Treasure Island, a visitor attraction situated on the seafront in Eastbourne, East
Wrexham Football Club (WFC) owner Geoff Moss has refuted suggestions that the Blue Square Bet
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has brought in new regulations to ensure tighter controls over
Exclusively Ladies gyms in Barnet, Tring and Henley have closed after the company went into
Portsmouth Football Club's (PFC) creditors could receive as much as 99p for every pound owed
Crystal Palace Football Club (CPFC) appears to have been saved from extinction after the club's
An arts and design venue in Llantrisant, South Wales, is set to reopen to the
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced that it is "unclear" over the current legal
The future of Gateshead Thunder rugby league team appears to have been secured after the
More than 40,000 supporters are to be asked whether if they want to buy into
The Hong Kong-based Paua Group - formed in 2004 by Lucy Whittaker and Frederique Deleage
Devon County Council (DCC) has refused to bail out the Morwellham Quay tourist attraction near
Livingston Football Club (LFC) has been saved from liquidation after the Scottish Football League (SFL)
Livingston Football Club (LFC) is set to go into liquidation unless current owner Angelo Massone
A go cart company based in Port Melbourne, Australia, has been fined a record AUD$1.4m
A Cardiff music venue has been forced to close after its owners announced that they
A decommissioned German U-boat has opened to the public as a visitor attraction on Liverpool
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
We Work Well Events
We Work Well Events
Partner sites