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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Holmes Place news

Everyone Active has appointed Mark Talley as group fitness development manager, with a brief of
Equipment supplier Performance Health Systems (PHS) has appointed Chris Brown head of healthcare and medical
Wexer Virtual is introducing its virtual screen-led fitness classes at more gyms. Club chains including
Fitness Hut co-founder and CEO Nick Coutts was honoured with the 2013 IHRSA European Club
In the late 1980s wellness pioneer Heinz Schletterer developed the first ever modern spa and
Holmes Place Health Clubs has been awarded the contract to operate the health club in
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
Image: The service currently includes 350 clubs in the UK UK-based PayasUgym.com has announced its
Image: Spanish clubs are "facing a tough time" VAT paid by health club operators across
Cyprus-based Spa Creators, international spa management and consultancy group and exclusive distributors of Li'Tya spa
Fitness operator Holmes Place has placed three of its Austrian clubs into administration after amassing
Holmes Place International has bought back 29 Holmes Place Health Clubs in Spain and Portugal.
LaSalle Investment Management has announced it has completed the acquisition of a Virgin Active club
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Entrepreneur and former CEO of Holmes Place Iberia, Nick Coutts, is to launch his new
A number of international health club operators are planning to expand their presence in India
Holmes Place has announced plans to launch in India on a franchise basis, with the
Matrix Fitness has strenghtened its team with the appointments of Anthony Foster, previously with Fitness
Fitbug Holdings, the provider of online personal health services, has secured four new deals that
Online personal health and well-being services company Fitbug Holdings, has signed four new agreements which
Nick Coutts, a former chief executive officer of health club chain Holmes Place Iberia, is
Virgin Active is poised to expand its portfolio after announcing that it had agreed a
Leisure industry veteran Martin Robinson has been appointed the new chair of restaurant chain Wagamama.
Pedro Ruiz, CEO of Portugal's largest health club chain Vivafit, has warned that up to
The Portuguese government has announced that value added tax (VAT) on fitness operations will rise
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Following a construction period of five months, the first facility under the Holmes Place Spa
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
A number of private equity groups are considering making a bid for health and fitness
Trevor Brennan has been appointed the new regional sales manager for club operator Holmes Places'
Holmes Place Health Clubs will be sentenced on 14 May for its part in the
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
Holmes Place Iberia launched functional training in its 28 clubs last month, training more than
Holmes Place Health Clubs has admitted breaking health and safety laws following the death of
Star Trac has won a €700,000 (£625,000, US$1.03m) tender to supply CV equipment to 13
Holmes Place, the leading European operator of premium health clubs with 72 clubs across 10
The UK has set the pace for the rest of Europe to follow when it
Holmes Place Iberia is set to open its latest club, the chain's 19th in Portugal,
Fitness equipment and training company SHOKK is working with health club chain Holmes Place Iberia
Holmes Place Iberia opened its latest club on 15 May. Located in the city of
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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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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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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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
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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 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
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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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
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Supplier Showcase
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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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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
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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
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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

Holmes Place news

Everyone Active has appointed Mark Talley as group fitness development manager, with a brief of
Equipment supplier Performance Health Systems (PHS) has appointed Chris Brown head of healthcare and medical
Wexer Virtual is introducing its virtual screen-led fitness classes at more gyms. Club chains including
Fitness Hut co-founder and CEO Nick Coutts was honoured with the 2013 IHRSA European Club
In the late 1980s wellness pioneer Heinz Schletterer developed the first ever modern spa and
Holmes Place Health Clubs has been awarded the contract to operate the health club in
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
Image: The service currently includes 350 clubs in the UK UK-based PayasUgym.com has announced its
Image: Spanish clubs are "facing a tough time" VAT paid by health club operators across
Cyprus-based Spa Creators, international spa management and consultancy group and exclusive distributors of Li'Tya spa
Fitness operator Holmes Place has placed three of its Austrian clubs into administration after amassing
Holmes Place International has bought back 29 Holmes Place Health Clubs in Spain and Portugal.
LaSalle Investment Management has announced it has completed the acquisition of a Virgin Active club
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Entrepreneur and former CEO of Holmes Place Iberia, Nick Coutts, is to launch his new
A number of international health club operators are planning to expand their presence in India
Holmes Place has announced plans to launch in India on a franchise basis, with the
Matrix Fitness has strenghtened its team with the appointments of Anthony Foster, previously with Fitness
Fitbug Holdings, the provider of online personal health services, has secured four new deals that
Online personal health and well-being services company Fitbug Holdings, has signed four new agreements which
Nick Coutts, a former chief executive officer of health club chain Holmes Place Iberia, is
Virgin Active is poised to expand its portfolio after announcing that it had agreed a
Leisure industry veteran Martin Robinson has been appointed the new chair of restaurant chain Wagamama.
Pedro Ruiz, CEO of Portugal's largest health club chain Vivafit, has warned that up to
The Portuguese government has announced that value added tax (VAT) on fitness operations will rise
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Following a construction period of five months, the first facility under the Holmes Place Spa
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
A number of private equity groups are considering making a bid for health and fitness
Trevor Brennan has been appointed the new regional sales manager for club operator Holmes Places'
Holmes Place Health Clubs will be sentenced on 14 May for its part in the
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
Holmes Place Iberia launched functional training in its 28 clubs last month, training more than
Holmes Place Health Clubs has admitted breaking health and safety laws following the death of
Star Trac has won a €700,000 (£625,000, US$1.03m) tender to supply CV equipment to 13
Holmes Place, the leading European operator of premium health clubs with 72 clubs across 10
The UK has set the pace for the rest of Europe to follow when it
Holmes Place Iberia is set to open its latest club, the chain's 19th in Portugal,
Fitness equipment and training company SHOKK is working with health club chain Holmes Place Iberia
Holmes Place Iberia opened its latest club on 15 May. Located in the city of
41 - 80 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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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 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
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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