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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Functional Fitness news

P.volve, the boutique fitness brand founded by celebrity trainer couple Stephen Pasterino and Rachel Katzman,
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Australian health club operator Viva Leisure has acquired eight Healthworks Fitness Centres in the state
The chain of 19 islands forever associated with Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species will soon
After four years of research, detailed design and planning, global wellness company Resense will open
Fitness Franchise F45 has signed a partnership deal with Everyone Active, which will see an
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Franchised fitness company UFC Gym has revealed details of its first UK club. The 18,000sq
The newly opened Six Senses Maxwell in Singapore has introduced five spa pods and two
Hannah Lanel has opened The Fore – a new model of boutique gym offering two
Six Senses will open a new resort in the country of fire and ice for
Premium fitness operator Third Space created revenues of £36.8m during 2018 – a 13.7 per
Franchise operator UFC Gym will enter the Russian fitness market this year. The US-based chain
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
Following the success of its first gym in Hamilton, Scotland, New Age Fitness has opened
Functional fitness operator Blok has revealed plans to take its boutique concept outside of London
The Marlow Club in Buckinghamshire has opened PilaYoga, a standalone studio offering yoga and pilates.
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
Franchise operator Anytime Fitness has begun the roll-out of a new interior look for its
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has revealed that it will open its first UK locations
Lift Brands, the parent company of fitness franchises and brands – including Snap Fitness, YogaFit
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Oman-based fitness operator Horizon has revealed plans to increase the number of clubs in its
US-based fitness franchise Gold's Gym has secured its 10th facility in Saudi Arabia. The 27,000sq
As it move into the next phase of its 30-year story, with an exciting brand
Mold Leisure Centre in North Wales will undergo a £1.4m redevelopment which will see under-used
UFC Gym has revealed plans to open 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq
Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland has reopened following
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
The only Kohler Waters Spa outside the US will reopen in St Andrews, Scotland, early
A new wellness centre offering a “sustainable approach to wellness” is planned for Edinburgh, UK,
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
Working out in a group lowers stress by 26 per cent and significantly improves quality
Speedflex has expanded its offering of functional training equipment with the launch of its individual
Watford Football Club has installed a custom space-efficient Queenax™ rig in its player’s fitness suite,
Cancer survivors will be able to take part in health referral programmes at BH Live
LivNordic’s Katara Beach Club in Doha, Qatar, is set to open at the beginning of
The Kohler Water Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland, is undergoing
Industry veteran Jon Johnston, formerly managing director of Matrix Fitness, today announced the launch of
US-based Gold's Gym has opened a 14,000sq m (150,690sq ft) six-floor club in the Middle
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
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
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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Letters
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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.
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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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Company profiles
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Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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

Functional Fitness news

P.volve, the boutique fitness brand founded by celebrity trainer couple Stephen Pasterino and Rachel Katzman,
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Australian health club operator Viva Leisure has acquired eight Healthworks Fitness Centres in the state
The chain of 19 islands forever associated with Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species will soon
After four years of research, detailed design and planning, global wellness company Resense will open
Fitness Franchise F45 has signed a partnership deal with Everyone Active, which will see an
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Franchised fitness company UFC Gym has revealed details of its first UK club. The 18,000sq
The newly opened Six Senses Maxwell in Singapore has introduced five spa pods and two
Hannah Lanel has opened The Fore – a new model of boutique gym offering two
Six Senses will open a new resort in the country of fire and ice for
Premium fitness operator Third Space created revenues of £36.8m during 2018 – a 13.7 per
Franchise operator UFC Gym will enter the Russian fitness market this year. The US-based chain
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
Following the success of its first gym in Hamilton, Scotland, New Age Fitness has opened
Functional fitness operator Blok has revealed plans to take its boutique concept outside of London
The Marlow Club in Buckinghamshire has opened PilaYoga, a standalone studio offering yoga and pilates.
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
Franchise operator Anytime Fitness has begun the roll-out of a new interior look for its
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has revealed that it will open its first UK locations
Lift Brands, the parent company of fitness franchises and brands – including Snap Fitness, YogaFit
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Oman-based fitness operator Horizon has revealed plans to increase the number of clubs in its
US-based fitness franchise Gold's Gym has secured its 10th facility in Saudi Arabia. The 27,000sq
As it move into the next phase of its 30-year story, with an exciting brand
Mold Leisure Centre in North Wales will undergo a £1.4m redevelopment which will see under-used
UFC Gym has revealed plans to open 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq
Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland has reopened following
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
The only Kohler Waters Spa outside the US will reopen in St Andrews, Scotland, early
A new wellness centre offering a “sustainable approach to wellness” is planned for Edinburgh, UK,
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
Working out in a group lowers stress by 26 per cent and significantly improves quality
Speedflex has expanded its offering of functional training equipment with the launch of its individual
Watford Football Club has installed a custom space-efficient Queenax™ rig in its player’s fitness suite,
Cancer survivors will be able to take part in health referral programmes at BH Live
LivNordic’s Katara Beach Club in Doha, Qatar, is set to open at the beginning of
The Kohler Water Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland, is undergoing
Industry veteran Jon Johnston, formerly managing director of Matrix Fitness, today announced the launch of
US-based Gold's Gym has opened a 14,000sq m (150,690sq ft) six-floor club in the Middle
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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