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virtual fitness news

Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new bespoke, premium fitness service for its upmarket Pullman
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor group, is introducing Pullman Power Fitness, a
Peloton and Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé have signed a broad, multi-year partnership which will result
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Hutchison Technologies virtual solutions are helping operators expand their virtual offering and get motivated members
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
Global fitness giant, Les Mills, has announced a date for a live webinar focusing on
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
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
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Wellness and lifestyle media outfit, Well + Good, has launched Well+, an online wellness community
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Snap Fitness has made international expansion its priority for 2020, with plans to enter new
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment. Called
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
Wellbeats, an app-based content and software-as-a -service company, has partnered with Olympic athlete Carrie Tollefson
The on-demand fitness sector has a new player, following the launch of 1FitLife. The brainchild
Hutchison Technologies have been helping customers to deliver bespoke member experiences across UK health, fitness
Digital fitness content provider Wexer has launched Wexer Web Player, an online portal that allows
Virtual fitness provider FitnessOnDemand (FOD) has signed a partnership deal with cardio workout supplier Strong
Global spa consultancy Raison d’Etre (RdE) has been commissioned to design and implement Denmark’s largest
Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of
Beachbody – the global fitness brand behind Insanity and P90X – has partnered with digital
Virtual fitness provider Wexer has purchased London-based mobile app development company Connected Fitness Labs (CFL)
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers
Cyberobics – the virtual fitness division of German company McFIT Global Group – has partnered
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
Fitbox Virtual has announced a new update for its Fitbox Virtual Scheduler platform. Fitbox Virtual
ClassPass members can now visit their favourite studio as many times as they want by
Leading fit-tech company Wexer has launched a suite of new virtual fitness classes. Produced by
Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee. According to
When it comes to fitness, Pavigym bucks the trend, with innovations from hi-performance floors to
Virtual fitness class provider Wexer Virtual has further strengthened its European team following the opening
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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
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
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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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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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
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
Specifier
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
Specifier
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

virtual fitness news

Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new bespoke, premium fitness service for its upmarket Pullman
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor group, is introducing Pullman Power Fitness, a
Peloton and Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé have signed a broad, multi-year partnership which will result
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Hutchison Technologies virtual solutions are helping operators expand their virtual offering and get motivated members
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
Global fitness giant, Les Mills, has announced a date for a live webinar focusing on
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
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
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Wellness and lifestyle media outfit, Well + Good, has launched Well+, an online wellness community
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Snap Fitness has made international expansion its priority for 2020, with plans to enter new
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment. Called
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
Wellbeats, an app-based content and software-as-a -service company, has partnered with Olympic athlete Carrie Tollefson
The on-demand fitness sector has a new player, following the launch of 1FitLife. The brainchild
Hutchison Technologies have been helping customers to deliver bespoke member experiences across UK health, fitness
Digital fitness content provider Wexer has launched Wexer Web Player, an online portal that allows
Virtual fitness provider FitnessOnDemand (FOD) has signed a partnership deal with cardio workout supplier Strong
Global spa consultancy Raison d’Etre (RdE) has been commissioned to design and implement Denmark’s largest
Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of
Beachbody – the global fitness brand behind Insanity and P90X – has partnered with digital
Virtual fitness provider Wexer has purchased London-based mobile app development company Connected Fitness Labs (CFL)
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers
Cyberobics – the virtual fitness division of German company McFIT Global Group – has partnered
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
Fitbox Virtual has announced a new update for its Fitbox Virtual Scheduler platform. Fitbox Virtual
ClassPass members can now visit their favourite studio as many times as they want by
Leading fit-tech company Wexer has launched a suite of new virtual fitness classes. Produced by
Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee. According to
When it comes to fitness, Pavigym bucks the trend, with innovations from hi-performance floors to
Virtual fitness class provider Wexer Virtual has further strengthened its European team following the opening
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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