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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

US expansion news

PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Pure Gym will take its US expansion 'step by step' – but views the market
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Thermal wellbeing organisation Therme Group has outlined plans to introduce urban wellbeing centres to five
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reorganised its top team in order to expand its estate
Silofit has raised a total of US$12.25m of funding, which it will invest in establishing
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Longwood Gardens, a botanical visitor attraction near Philadelphia, US, has revealed plans for a US$250m
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Dr Vishal Patel has recently been appointed as new director of wellness research at Sensei,
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
Liverpool Football Club will undertake an "ambitious expansion" of its iconic Anfield stadium. The English
Boutique fitness franchise Spenga has opened two new locations as it looks to ramp up
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Boxing-based fitness operator 30 Minute Hit has revealed plans to open 20 studios in the
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
Boxing-inspired group fitness provider Rumble will open a studio in Washington D.C. on 12 April
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Beauty day spa operator Thérapie Clinic has revealed ambitious expansion plans for the UK, including
Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness has continued its UK expansion by securing its first club
Low cost operator The Edge Fitness Clubs has secured two new sites as it continues
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks
Luxury hotel group Jumeirah has set out plans for an ambitious expansion which will see
Seven New York health clubs have been added to the fitness app POPiN, offering city-dwellers
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a spa resort on the tropical island of Boracay
Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota opens to the public this December, kicking off a flurry of
Marriott International is on track to achieve 16 new resort openings in the Asia Pacific
Independent swimming tuition provider Swimming Nature has continued its drive for growth by securing contracts
One of the UK's biggest destination spas, the Lifehouse Spa and Hotel in the village
The Centre Pompidou will establish a branch within Shanghai’s forthcoming West Bund Art Museum, designed
Hotel giant Marriott International has opened its latest spa hotel in China’s financial and commercial
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Technogym has helped us transform the gym into a world-class space that reflects our ethos of combining performance and community
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Editor's letter
Operators need to oversee members’ workouts to ensure they’re balanced and to champion cardio as a vital part of the mix
HCM magazine
Wellness
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Show preview
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
Interview
Snap Fitness is looking for a new investor and with a goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028, has ambitious plans. The CEO of parent company Lift Brands speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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
Research
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
Insight
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
The Colruyt family saw that government wasn’t moving fast enough towards prevention and realised real change would have to come from companies
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Explosion of passion for fitness at RiminiWellness 2024 and record success for Panatta
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness (30 May – 2 June 20204) – the largest fitness event in Italy – which this year exceeded the 100,000 visitor mark.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Company profiles
Company profile: Seca
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: GymNation celebrates double victory at UAE Employee Happiness Awards
GymNation, the UAE’s largest gym chain, is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the UAE Employee Happiness Awards.
Featured press releases
seca Ltd press release: Seca Tru and Physical bring best-in-class body composition analysis to gyms
Seca Tru is delighted to announce a new UK partnership with fitness market leader Physical. The agreement will see Physical distribute the Seca Tru product across the breadth of the UK fitness industry.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
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
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

US expansion news

PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Pure Gym will take its US expansion 'step by step' – but views the market
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Thermal wellbeing organisation Therme Group has outlined plans to introduce urban wellbeing centres to five
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reorganised its top team in order to expand its estate
Silofit has raised a total of US$12.25m of funding, which it will invest in establishing
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Longwood Gardens, a botanical visitor attraction near Philadelphia, US, has revealed plans for a US$250m
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Dr Vishal Patel has recently been appointed as new director of wellness research at Sensei,
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
Liverpool Football Club will undertake an "ambitious expansion" of its iconic Anfield stadium. The English
Boutique fitness franchise Spenga has opened two new locations as it looks to ramp up
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Boxing-based fitness operator 30 Minute Hit has revealed plans to open 20 studios in the
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
Boxing-inspired group fitness provider Rumble will open a studio in Washington D.C. on 12 April
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Beauty day spa operator Thérapie Clinic has revealed ambitious expansion plans for the UK, including
Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness has continued its UK expansion by securing its first club
Low cost operator The Edge Fitness Clubs has secured two new sites as it continues
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks
Luxury hotel group Jumeirah has set out plans for an ambitious expansion which will see
Seven New York health clubs have been added to the fitness app POPiN, offering city-dwellers
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a spa resort on the tropical island of Boracay
Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota opens to the public this December, kicking off a flurry of
Marriott International is on track to achieve 16 new resort openings in the Asia Pacific
Independent swimming tuition provider Swimming Nature has continued its drive for growth by securing contracts
One of the UK's biggest destination spas, the Lifehouse Spa and Hotel in the village
The Centre Pompidou will establish a branch within Shanghai’s forthcoming West Bund Art Museum, designed
Hotel giant Marriott International has opened its latest spa hotel in China’s financial and commercial
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Technogym has helped us transform the gym into a world-class space that reflects our ethos of combining performance and community
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
The Colruyt family saw that government wasn’t moving fast enough towards prevention and realised real change would have to come from companies
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Explosion of passion for fitness at RiminiWellness 2024 and record success for Panatta
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness (30 May – 2 June 20204) – the largest fitness event in Italy – which this year exceeded the 100,000 visitor mark.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Company profiles
Company profile: Seca
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: GymNation celebrates double victory at UAE Employee Happiness Awards
GymNation, the UAE’s largest gym chain, is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the UAE Employee Happiness Awards.
Featured press releases
seca Ltd press release: Seca Tru and Physical bring best-in-class body composition analysis to gyms
Seca Tru is delighted to announce a new UK partnership with fitness market leader Physical. The agreement will see Physical distribute the Seca Tru product across the breadth of the UK fitness industry.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
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
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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