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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

virgin active news

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
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.
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 picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Plans for a new spa in Leeds have been unveiled by The Bannatyne Group as
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Nuffield Health has reopened the historic Barbican health club in London, as part of ambitious
Holmes Place has confirmed to HCM that it has disposed of 10 clubs from its
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Nuffield Health has acquired the lease for the historic Barbican health club site in London,
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Health-tech brand hero has acquired Revitalise London – a preventative health and vitality specialist –
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has partnered with Technogym to develop an at-home indoor cycling platform
A health and wellbeing club which combines exercise and physical activity classes with mental and
Virgin Active has enlisted around 100 of its staff on a bespoke apprenticeship programme in
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
A new breed of health club professional is starting to make its presence felt in
Fitness equipment giant Technogym is entering the home fitness market with the launch of Technogym
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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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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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 People
Founder, Physique 57
Physique 57 is poised for synergystic collaborations with new partners around the world
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Insight
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
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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.
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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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
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
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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

virgin active news

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
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.
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 picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Plans for a new spa in Leeds have been unveiled by The Bannatyne Group as
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Nuffield Health has reopened the historic Barbican health club in London, as part of ambitious
Holmes Place has confirmed to HCM that it has disposed of 10 clubs from its
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Nuffield Health has acquired the lease for the historic Barbican health club site in London,
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Health-tech brand hero has acquired Revitalise London – a preventative health and vitality specialist –
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has partnered with Technogym to develop an at-home indoor cycling platform
A health and wellbeing club which combines exercise and physical activity classes with mental and
Virgin Active has enlisted around 100 of its staff on a bespoke apprenticeship programme in
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
A new breed of health club professional is starting to make its presence felt in
Fitness equipment giant Technogym is entering the home fitness market with the launch of Technogym
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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