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Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
The picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Plans for a new spa in Leeds have been unveiled by The Bannatyne Group as
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Nuffield Health has reopened the historic Barbican health club in London, as part of ambitious
Holmes Place has confirmed to HCM that it has disposed of 10 clubs from its
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Nuffield Health has acquired the lease for the historic Barbican health club site in London,
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Health-tech brand hero has acquired Revitalise London – a preventative health and vitality specialist –
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has partnered with Technogym to develop an at-home indoor cycling platform
A health and wellbeing club which combines exercise and physical activity classes with mental and
Virgin Active has enlisted around 100 of its staff on a bespoke apprenticeship programme in
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
A new breed of health club professional is starting to make its presence felt in
Fitness equipment giant Technogym is entering the home fitness market with the launch of Technogym
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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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
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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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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HCM magazine
Life lessons
Don’t think too much about positioning yourself for future roles. If you deliver with passion, great things will come your way
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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
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
Insight
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
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Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
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
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

virgin active news

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
The picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Plans for a new spa in Leeds have been unveiled by The Bannatyne Group as
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Nuffield Health has reopened the historic Barbican health club in London, as part of ambitious
Holmes Place has confirmed to HCM that it has disposed of 10 clubs from its
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Nuffield Health has acquired the lease for the historic Barbican health club site in London,
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Health-tech brand hero has acquired Revitalise London – a preventative health and vitality specialist –
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has partnered with Technogym to develop an at-home indoor cycling platform
A health and wellbeing club which combines exercise and physical activity classes with mental and
Virgin Active has enlisted around 100 of its staff on a bespoke apprenticeship programme in
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
A new breed of health club professional is starting to make its presence felt in
Fitness equipment giant Technogym is entering the home fitness market with the launch of Technogym
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
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
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
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