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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

gyms news

UFC Gyms has promoted senior vice president Adam Sedlack to its new president of UFC
Global fitness operator Fitness First believes it has unlocked the key to motivation and is
Myzone has recently launched Zone Match, a game-based group cardio class for the gym floor
The Tabata high intensity interval training programme has just been launched at Glasgow Clubs, part
Wexer Virtual is introducing its virtual screen-led fitness classes at more gyms. Club chains including
National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Virgin Active is investing £100m in its UK sites over the next three years as
LA fitness CEO Martin Long is hinting at a possible move into the microgym sector,
Bannatyne Group chair Duncan Bannatyne has sparked a lively debate among industry leaders over the
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has signed an agreement with construction firm Almoayyed Contracting to build
Yorkshire-based gym chain, Xercise4Less has seen two additions to its board of directors. The new
International investor, 3i Group plc, has agreed to invest in European budget gym operator, Basic
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Online gym pass provider payasUgym has announced an agreement to work with Virgin Active, in
The health club at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green, Lancashire has launched a new
Former CEO of Fitness First, Colin Waggett, has spoken to Leisure Opportunities about his new
Beaverfit is supplying its functional training rigs (FTRs) to the British military as well as
Jonathan Spaven has accepted a new position as property director with Britain’s growing 24 hour
International locker designer FitInteriors has been chosen as supplier for the locker rooms and lounge
Low cost fitness operator, Pure Gym, opened its 50th site last Friday (19th September), in
Low cost gym chain Xercise4Less has received a £5m investment to support the group’s plan
AquaVibe has developed a dry floatation bed for spas, gyms and health clubs. The AquaVibe
A new initiative has been launched to bring together insight, inspiration and stories from the
Our brand name suggests a simple pay-as-you-go gym service. We offer far more than that.
Sufferers of cardiac arrests at traditional fitness facilities have a higher chance of survival than
One of Tesco’s largest stores has unveiled a new shopping and leisure destination in Watford
JC Leisure Solutions are known for creating a stir with their exciting stand attractions and
The-Mad-Group will primarily be exhibiting the core PowerBlock range. Powerblock are makers of the World’s
A Renfrewshire Leisure gym has boosted its monthly membership after choosing the fitness equipment mix
Fitness First plans to invest £77.5m in order to renovate tired clubs, explore new fitness
Leisure operator, BPL has been shortlisted in the 3rd annual Members Choice Health Club Awards
Budget gym operator PureGym has reached agreements to open 24 new fitness centres in key
A collection of 37 new outdoor gyms have been launched across the borough of Sefton
Jubilee Hall Trust (JHT) has signed an agreement with Butler Safe Technologies (BST) to install
This year, GLL is celebrating its 20th birthday and its success as the one of
Leisure-net Solutions is launching the 11th Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS) – the only
GLL – one of the UK's first and now largest leisure trust and charitable social
Budget fitness chain easyGym has opened a new flagship club on Oxford Street in the
New research shows that gym users in the south are more active and in better
Fitness and leisure provider, and facilities management company, Leisure Connection, has announced an investment of
Fitness and leisure provider, and facilities management company, Leisure Connection, has announced an investment of
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Interview
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Life lessons
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
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

gyms news

UFC Gyms has promoted senior vice president Adam Sedlack to its new president of UFC
Global fitness operator Fitness First believes it has unlocked the key to motivation and is
Myzone has recently launched Zone Match, a game-based group cardio class for the gym floor
The Tabata high intensity interval training programme has just been launched at Glasgow Clubs, part
Wexer Virtual is introducing its virtual screen-led fitness classes at more gyms. Club chains including
National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Virgin Active is investing £100m in its UK sites over the next three years as
LA fitness CEO Martin Long is hinting at a possible move into the microgym sector,
Bannatyne Group chair Duncan Bannatyne has sparked a lively debate among industry leaders over the
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has signed an agreement with construction firm Almoayyed Contracting to build
Yorkshire-based gym chain, Xercise4Less has seen two additions to its board of directors. The new
International investor, 3i Group plc, has agreed to invest in European budget gym operator, Basic
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Online gym pass provider payasUgym has announced an agreement to work with Virgin Active, in
The health club at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green, Lancashire has launched a new
Former CEO of Fitness First, Colin Waggett, has spoken to Leisure Opportunities about his new
Beaverfit is supplying its functional training rigs (FTRs) to the British military as well as
Jonathan Spaven has accepted a new position as property director with Britain’s growing 24 hour
International locker designer FitInteriors has been chosen as supplier for the locker rooms and lounge
Low cost fitness operator, Pure Gym, opened its 50th site last Friday (19th September), in
Low cost gym chain Xercise4Less has received a £5m investment to support the group’s plan
AquaVibe has developed a dry floatation bed for spas, gyms and health clubs. The AquaVibe
A new initiative has been launched to bring together insight, inspiration and stories from the
Our brand name suggests a simple pay-as-you-go gym service. We offer far more than that.
Sufferers of cardiac arrests at traditional fitness facilities have a higher chance of survival than
One of Tesco’s largest stores has unveiled a new shopping and leisure destination in Watford
JC Leisure Solutions are known for creating a stir with their exciting stand attractions and
The-Mad-Group will primarily be exhibiting the core PowerBlock range. Powerblock are makers of the World’s
A Renfrewshire Leisure gym has boosted its monthly membership after choosing the fitness equipment mix
Fitness First plans to invest £77.5m in order to renovate tired clubs, explore new fitness
Leisure operator, BPL has been shortlisted in the 3rd annual Members Choice Health Club Awards
Budget gym operator PureGym has reached agreements to open 24 new fitness centres in key
A collection of 37 new outdoor gyms have been launched across the borough of Sefton
Jubilee Hall Trust (JHT) has signed an agreement with Butler Safe Technologies (BST) to install
This year, GLL is celebrating its 20th birthday and its success as the one of
Leisure-net Solutions is launching the 11th Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS) – the only
GLL – one of the UK's first and now largest leisure trust and charitable social
Budget fitness chain easyGym has opened a new flagship club on Oxford Street in the
New research shows that gym users in the south are more active and in better
Fitness and leisure provider, and facilities management company, Leisure Connection, has announced an investment of
Fitness and leisure provider, and facilities management company, Leisure Connection, has announced an investment of
1386 - 1410 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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