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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Appointment news

Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus –
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Medical health and wellness retreat operator, Chenot Group, has named Dr Ursula Levine and Dr
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Iconic wellness and fitness destination Rancho La Puerta is under new leadership with the appointment
Imagine a world where your hotel or resort seamlessly caters to every guest's wellness needs,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
Gharieni Group has announced the appointment of Milana Knowles as its new vice president of
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Pocket Rocket Group has appointed Nick Mennell as director to head up business development and
Medical skin-tech brand FAQ Swiss – owned by Foreo – has expanded its collection with
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has announced the launch of its Holistic Health supplement range in
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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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
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
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
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
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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

Appointment news

Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus –
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Medical health and wellness retreat operator, Chenot Group, has named Dr Ursula Levine and Dr
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Iconic wellness and fitness destination Rancho La Puerta is under new leadership with the appointment
Imagine a world where your hotel or resort seamlessly caters to every guest's wellness needs,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
Gharieni Group has announced the appointment of Milana Knowles as its new vice president of
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Pocket Rocket Group has appointed Nick Mennell as director to head up business development and
Medical skin-tech brand FAQ Swiss – owned by Foreo – has expanded its collection with
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has announced the launch of its Holistic Health supplement range in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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