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Portugal news

Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Body Bike and Gym 80 have launched a range of co-branded bikes which are available
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Online beauty and wellness booking company Treatwell has recently partnered with Apple Maps to allow
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, takes place next week
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, has announced that
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, will take place
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
International spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli is realising a new private members’ spa
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
Rob Barker has stepped down from his roles at Precor and Peloton with immediate effect.
Annual industry event The Healing Summit has been rescheduled from May to new dates on
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
Fitness operator Crunch Fitness says it's continued its recovery from lockdowns, with membership levels across
12,300
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
News report
Analysts have been excited by The Gym Group’s plans to open 50 sites with an ROI of 30 per cent, up from the current 20 per cent
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
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Research
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
Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Letters
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

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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

Portugal news

Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Body Bike and Gym 80 have launched a range of co-branded bikes which are available
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Online beauty and wellness booking company Treatwell has recently partnered with Apple Maps to allow
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, takes place next week
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, has announced that
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, will take place
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
International spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli is realising a new private members’ spa
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
Rob Barker has stepped down from his roles at Precor and Peloton with immediate effect.
Annual industry event The Healing Summit has been rescheduled from May to new dates on
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
Fitness operator Crunch Fitness says it's continued its recovery from lockdowns, with membership levels across
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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