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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

gyms news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
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
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Luxury spa hotel Calcot Manor, located in England's Cotswolds, is launching a purpose-built fitness and
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Fitness and recovery brands Hyperice and Escape Fitness have teamed up to create dedicated recovery
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The performance benefits of cold therapy have filtered from professional sports into the mainstream consumer
The Botanicals is Siminetti’s newest Mother of Pearl decorative panelling collection, inspired by the distinctive
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Everlast Gyms today (16 November) opened a new flagship property at the Metro Centre in
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
As cryotherapy takes the world by storm, founder of CET CryoSpas Colin Edgar shares his
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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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
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
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
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Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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gyms news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
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
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Luxury spa hotel Calcot Manor, located in England's Cotswolds, is launching a purpose-built fitness and
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Elevate
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Fitness and recovery brands Hyperice and Escape Fitness have teamed up to create dedicated recovery
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The performance benefits of cold therapy have filtered from professional sports into the mainstream consumer
The Botanicals is Siminetti’s newest Mother of Pearl decorative panelling collection, inspired by the distinctive
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Everlast Gyms today (16 November) opened a new flagship property at the Metro Centre in
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
As cryotherapy takes the world by storm, founder of CET CryoSpas Colin Edgar shares his
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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