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Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
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
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Plans have been revealed for Scotland’s first Living Building at the Dollar Academy, an independent
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
More than one in five (27 per cent) Americans belonged to a health club or
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Basic-Fit has revealed plans to enter the German fitness market during 2022. The European fitness
Two staff were injured and Twenty Six GLL leisure facilities had to close their doors
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service that enables people to
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
RKF Luxury Linen has supplied an elegant custom-made linen collection for the Carlton Tower Jumeirah
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
A host of new experiences have been added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
12,300
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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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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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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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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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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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HCM magazine
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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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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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
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
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
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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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
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At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
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The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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
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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,
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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

closure news

Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
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
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Plans have been revealed for Scotland’s first Living Building at the Dollar Academy, an independent
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
More than one in five (27 per cent) Americans belonged to a health club or
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Basic-Fit has revealed plans to enter the German fitness market during 2022. The European fitness
Two staff were injured and Twenty Six GLL leisure facilities had to close their doors
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service that enables people to
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
RKF Luxury Linen has supplied an elegant custom-made linen collection for the Carlton Tower Jumeirah
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
A host of new experiences have been added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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