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Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
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
IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the Regent Phu Quoc resort in Vietnam – its
Several gyms and studios in the UK have collectively generated over £10,000 in donations for
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Global spa consultancy bbspa_Group has broadened its horizons with a new Asian branch based in
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch the first resort from its recently acquired
ISPA board chair Patrick Huey has left his role at Montage Hotels and Resorts’ VP
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
Ennismore, the hotel company behind brands such as ​​The Hoxton, Delano and Mondrian has announced
Nobu, the global lifestyle brand founded by Robert De Niro, Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper,
Les Mills has launched a new solution to help fitness operators transform space in their
Interest in how built environments can affect our health and wellbeing has become a major
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has revealed the makeup of its inaugural nine-member
Neil Palmer has been appointed as Six Senses’ chief operating officer (COO) to look after
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World is hosting
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has opened its first Maldives resort with a tranquil overwater spa
Arnaud Goullin will join hair and skincare brand Davines Group in the role of global
Luxury French skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand Clarins has unveiled its brand new retail boutique
Phillip Mills, founder and executive director of Les Mills, Chris Hemsworth's Centr app and Dave
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
According to Jan Freitag, senior VP at Smith Travel Research (STR), the industry can expect
At a time when companies in the hospitality sector are facing unprecedented challenges, private equity
The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) has unveiled new details about its upcoming
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
Waterpark design specialist WhiteWater has named Paul Chutter as its new president. Paul is the
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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
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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
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
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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
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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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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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
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Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Cristiano Ronaldo

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Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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
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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
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Asia news

Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
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
IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the Regent Phu Quoc resort in Vietnam – its
Several gyms and studios in the UK have collectively generated over £10,000 in donations for
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Global spa consultancy bbspa_Group has broadened its horizons with a new Asian branch based in
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch the first resort from its recently acquired
ISPA board chair Patrick Huey has left his role at Montage Hotels and Resorts’ VP
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
Ennismore, the hotel company behind brands such as ​​The Hoxton, Delano and Mondrian has announced
Nobu, the global lifestyle brand founded by Robert De Niro, Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper,
Les Mills has launched a new solution to help fitness operators transform space in their
Interest in how built environments can affect our health and wellbeing has become a major
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has revealed the makeup of its inaugural nine-member
Neil Palmer has been appointed as Six Senses’ chief operating officer (COO) to look after
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World is hosting
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has opened its first Maldives resort with a tranquil overwater spa
Arnaud Goullin will join hair and skincare brand Davines Group in the role of global
Luxury French skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand Clarins has unveiled its brand new retail boutique
Phillip Mills, founder and executive director of Les Mills, Chris Hemsworth's Centr app and Dave
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
According to Jan Freitag, senior VP at Smith Travel Research (STR), the industry can expect
At a time when companies in the hospitality sector are facing unprecedented challenges, private equity
The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) has unveiled new details about its upcoming
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
Waterpark design specialist WhiteWater has named Paul Chutter as its new president. Paul is the
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
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
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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