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fitness news

Fitness has been called the world’s biggest sport, with 61 per cent of regular exercisers
Plans to redevelop Two Bunch Palms in California, US, are soon to enter a second
LA Fitness has announced it wants to sell 33 of its 80 clubs as part
Global fitness company RFE International has chosen Physical Company as a distributor for Reebok’s new
Gym-goers are currently far from enthusiastic about functional training according to figures from GYMetrix. GYMetrix
Vdara Hotel & Spa and ESPA have come together to offer a progressive luxury wellness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
A bond issue set on behalf of leisure operator GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) has reached
Hilton Worldwide has expanded its presence in Beijing with the opening of the Chinese capital's
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less hopes to launch 15 new sites across the UK this year,
Fitness tracking device Moov has made its market debut, offering data capture as well as
Spafinder Wellness has appointed Claudia Rimerman as senior vice president for corporate group and wellness,
The London Aquatics Centre, which was home to high drama in the London 2012 Olympics,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
One year after it was added for the treatment of hypertension, physical activity is set
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has embraced GRAVITY training with more than one third of
The énergie Group has outlined growth plans through concerted development of its budget gym offerings
Boosting awareness of strength training among women could be the key to growing gym membership,
Samsung has pipped Apple to the post in the race to release the next fitness-tracking
Having spent the day at the Professional Spa & Wellness Convention in London, industry leaders
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Active IQ has appointed Jenny Patrickson as it new commercial director to help drive the
This year's FIBO show at Cologne, Germany in April will see the launch by VibroGym
The Bannatyne Group has today announced a £92m deal with M&G Investments for the sale
Wyre Forest District Council has submitted an application for outline planning permission for a new
A Spa by Clarins offering has opened in Le Max Wellness Club at Madrid’s Wellington
Key academic thinkers in the area of physical activity and exercise met with leaders from
Microsoft is the latest company to join the fitness app trend by releasing the Bing
Sports minister Helen Grant has called for women to be offered a wider choice of
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released results of a survey predicting the
Salford Community Leisure has opened its largest ever-fitness facility after £350,000 has been invested in
David Lloyd Leisure is seeking to identify suitable locations in the UK for the expansion
ukactive has teamed up with the British University & Colleges Sports (BUCS) to deliver a
The Scottish Government has introduced 'Fit in 14', a campaign designed to inspire people in
Amsterdam’s Hotel De L’Europe has unveiled its new spa – the Skins Institute – opening
Hyatt has announced that it will open it’s first Andaz property in Germany in 2017.
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Palm Grove Beach Hotels to open Conrad
A new independent gym has opened in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, offering guests the use of over
Fitness equipment provider Star Trac has appointed Duncan Black as export EMEA account manager to
YMCAfit has announced the appointment of fitness industry training expert Dan Rees as senior training
Ceri Lewis has been appointed as national accounts business development manager for equipment manufacturer SportsArt
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Commercial fitness equipment provider Cybex International UK has moved to new headquarters in Coalville, Leicestershire,
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Sydney Swans team members were impressed by previous BLK BOX installations such as those for Manchester United and Loughborough University
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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
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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
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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
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A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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“A melting pot of industries bring together the best of each to push the sector forwards. Elevate is a dynamic event hosted and supported by experts for all involved in the health and wellbeing field” – Kirsten Wing, sports therapist
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Interview
In May 2021, Belgian retail giant Colruyt Group acquired health club chain Jims, enabling the Group to put healthy living at the heart of its consumer-centric ecosystem. The MD speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Insight
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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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
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Insight
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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Research
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
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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
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Life lessons
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
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New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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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
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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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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
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
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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
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
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
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Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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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
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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: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato as managing director for the region.
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 22 years Epassi UK have been on a mission to create a ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
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Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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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,
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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

fitness news

Fitness has been called the world’s biggest sport, with 61 per cent of regular exercisers
Plans to redevelop Two Bunch Palms in California, US, are soon to enter a second
LA Fitness has announced it wants to sell 33 of its 80 clubs as part
Global fitness company RFE International has chosen Physical Company as a distributor for Reebok’s new
Gym-goers are currently far from enthusiastic about functional training according to figures from GYMetrix. GYMetrix
Vdara Hotel & Spa and ESPA have come together to offer a progressive luxury wellness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
A bond issue set on behalf of leisure operator GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) has reached
Hilton Worldwide has expanded its presence in Beijing with the opening of the Chinese capital's
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less hopes to launch 15 new sites across the UK this year,
Fitness tracking device Moov has made its market debut, offering data capture as well as
Spafinder Wellness has appointed Claudia Rimerman as senior vice president for corporate group and wellness,
The London Aquatics Centre, which was home to high drama in the London 2012 Olympics,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
One year after it was added for the treatment of hypertension, physical activity is set
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has embraced GRAVITY training with more than one third of
The énergie Group has outlined growth plans through concerted development of its budget gym offerings
Boosting awareness of strength training among women could be the key to growing gym membership,
Samsung has pipped Apple to the post in the race to release the next fitness-tracking
Having spent the day at the Professional Spa & Wellness Convention in London, industry leaders
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Active IQ has appointed Jenny Patrickson as it new commercial director to help drive the
This year's FIBO show at Cologne, Germany in April will see the launch by VibroGym
The Bannatyne Group has today announced a £92m deal with M&G Investments for the sale
Wyre Forest District Council has submitted an application for outline planning permission for a new
A Spa by Clarins offering has opened in Le Max Wellness Club at Madrid’s Wellington
Key academic thinkers in the area of physical activity and exercise met with leaders from
Microsoft is the latest company to join the fitness app trend by releasing the Bing
Sports minister Helen Grant has called for women to be offered a wider choice of
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released results of a survey predicting the
Salford Community Leisure has opened its largest ever-fitness facility after £350,000 has been invested in
David Lloyd Leisure is seeking to identify suitable locations in the UK for the expansion
ukactive has teamed up with the British University & Colleges Sports (BUCS) to deliver a
The Scottish Government has introduced 'Fit in 14', a campaign designed to inspire people in
Amsterdam’s Hotel De L’Europe has unveiled its new spa – the Skins Institute – opening
Hyatt has announced that it will open it’s first Andaz property in Germany in 2017.
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Palm Grove Beach Hotels to open Conrad
A new independent gym has opened in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, offering guests the use of over
Fitness equipment provider Star Trac has appointed Duncan Black as export EMEA account manager to
YMCAfit has announced the appointment of fitness industry training expert Dan Rees as senior training
Ceri Lewis has been appointed as national accounts business development manager for equipment manufacturer SportsArt
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Commercial fitness equipment provider Cybex International UK has moved to new headquarters in Coalville, Leicestershire,
6271 - 6295 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sydney Swans team members were impressed by previous BLK BOX installations such as those for Manchester United and Loughborough University
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
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
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
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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 from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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
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: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato as managing director for the region.
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 22 years Epassi UK have been on a mission to create a ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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