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Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Elevate
Elevate
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Book4Time is the world's leading spa and ancillary revenue management software for the world’s top
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
North American spa franchise Massage Heights has reported record-breaking revenues and peak company average unit
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has unveiled a new Event Sauna
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
TRX has been acquired by its founder, Randy Hetrick and Jack Daly of private equity
WellnessLiving – a cloud-based business management software provider and payments platform for fitness operators –
UK-based skincare and spa brand Temple Spa has announced the appointment of its new spa
As climate change, air pollution and COVID-19 impact millions worldwide, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Two staff were injured and Twenty Six GLL leisure facilities had to close their doors
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has appointed Annika Jackson as
United Fitness Brands (UFB) has added London-based operator Triyoga to its portfolio. Triyoga, which operates
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Fairmont Spa Century Plaza is now open at the new Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, in
Spa management and operations company Trilogy Spa Holdings has announced the purchase of Trinity Spa
Organic skincare and wellbeing brand Made for Life Organics has been appointed to develop a
KSL Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in luxury health club operator Third Space
Rebecca Moses has been confirmed as the new spa manager at the Isle of Mull
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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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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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 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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HCM magazine
Interview
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Life lessons
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
Everyone's talking about
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
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
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
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
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
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Snowroom
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Cryotherapy
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates

management team news

Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Elevate
Elevate
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Book4Time is the world's leading spa and ancillary revenue management software for the world’s top
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
North American spa franchise Massage Heights has reported record-breaking revenues and peak company average unit
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has unveiled a new Event Sauna
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
TRX has been acquired by its founder, Randy Hetrick and Jack Daly of private equity
WellnessLiving – a cloud-based business management software provider and payments platform for fitness operators –
UK-based skincare and spa brand Temple Spa has announced the appointment of its new spa
As climate change, air pollution and COVID-19 impact millions worldwide, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Two staff were injured and Twenty Six GLL leisure facilities had to close their doors
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has appointed Annika Jackson as
United Fitness Brands (UFB) has added London-based operator Triyoga to its portfolio. Triyoga, which operates
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Fairmont Spa Century Plaza is now open at the new Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, in
Spa management and operations company Trilogy Spa Holdings has announced the purchase of Trinity Spa
Organic skincare and wellbeing brand Made for Life Organics has been appointed to develop a
KSL Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in luxury health club operator Third Space
Rebecca Moses has been confirmed as the new spa manager at the Isle of Mull
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
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
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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