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retention news

Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
Finding and retaining talent is a common challenge for spas. Luckily, you can improve staff
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Leading software company Fitronics has launched an all-new website featuring its leading sports and fitness
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
Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders.
After 3 successful years in the US, the first European Connected Health and Fitness Summit
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, will take place
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Global spa brand ESPA has produced exclusive wellness programming, named Meaningful Wellness Journeys, for select
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
It’s a known fact that gamification is an effective method to make everyday activities and
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Did you know it costs six-seven times more to get a new guest than to
Sardinian resort Forte Village is revealing its refreshed spa and wellness facility next month after
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
The charitable trust, ANGUSalive, which provides culture, sport and leisure services for the county of
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
No two gyms are the same, but making the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
An increasing number of gym and studio owners are realising that the days of them
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT penetration. It will
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the ambitious regenerative tourism project The
Massage Heights has appointed industry veteran, CG Funk, to its leadership team. Funk, who has
Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and personal trainers
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
Post pandemic, technology continues to shape the way consumers access fitness. Apps and wearables are
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched a new course called Taking Action with
During lockdown clients have had more time to self-reflect than ever before. As a result,
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Operators have been buoyed by the strong return of members to clubs, but they dismiss digital at their peril
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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
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
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
Editor's letter
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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 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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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: 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: 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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

retention news

Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
Finding and retaining talent is a common challenge for spas. Luckily, you can improve staff
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Leading software company Fitronics has launched an all-new website featuring its leading sports and fitness
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
Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders.
After 3 successful years in the US, the first European Connected Health and Fitness Summit
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, will take place
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Global spa brand ESPA has produced exclusive wellness programming, named Meaningful Wellness Journeys, for select
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
It’s a known fact that gamification is an effective method to make everyday activities and
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Did you know it costs six-seven times more to get a new guest than to
Sardinian resort Forte Village is revealing its refreshed spa and wellness facility next month after
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
The charitable trust, ANGUSalive, which provides culture, sport and leisure services for the county of
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
No two gyms are the same, but making the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
An increasing number of gym and studio owners are realising that the days of them
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT penetration. It will
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the ambitious regenerative tourism project The
Massage Heights has appointed industry veteran, CG Funk, to its leadership team. Funk, who has
Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and personal trainers
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
Post pandemic, technology continues to shape the way consumers access fitness. Apps and wearables are
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched a new course called Taking Action with
During lockdown clients have had more time to self-reflect than ever before. As a result,
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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 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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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: 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: 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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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