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High-end news

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Luxury hospitality group Aman Resorts and Hotels has announced plans to debut in the UAE
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Iyashi Dôme, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of wellbeing, is celebrating two
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
AMRA has remained steadfast in its commitment to redefining the boundaries of modern skincare since
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
Renowned B Corp skincare and spa brand Comfort Zone is enhancing its iconic aromatherapy body
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
Luxury French beauty brand Lancôme has entered the Latin American spa market with a new
Natura Bissé’s travelling spa experience, Pure Air Bubble, has been refreshed after it debuted 15
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Interview
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
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
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

High-end news

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Luxury hospitality group Aman Resorts and Hotels has announced plans to debut in the UAE
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Iyashi Dôme, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of wellbeing, is celebrating two
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
AMRA has remained steadfast in its commitment to redefining the boundaries of modern skincare since
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
Renowned B Corp skincare and spa brand Comfort Zone is enhancing its iconic aromatherapy body
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
Luxury French beauty brand Lancôme has entered the Latin American spa market with a new
Natura Bissé’s travelling spa experience, Pure Air Bubble, has been refreshed after it debuted 15
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
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
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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