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openings news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
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
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Living Earth Crafts (LEC) has named Jill Carlen as vice
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
12,300
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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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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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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
HCM promotional features
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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
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.
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HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
You’ll see Lotte’s influence in many of today’s classes and I want to make sure her name doesn’t die
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Letters
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
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Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
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Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Supplier Showcase
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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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

openings news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
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
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Living Earth Crafts (LEC) has named Jill Carlen as vice
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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