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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

franchising news

Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
US massage franchise, MassageLuXe, has appointed Kristen Pechacek as chief growth officer, to its executive
Franchised fitness business Xponential Fitness has secured a new market for its indoor cycling brand
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise deal for its Club Pilates brand in Singapore,
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise deal to open 100 Club Pilates studios in
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Lift Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of fitness companies, has appointed Weldon Spangler
Ninja Nation, the US-based operator of obstacle course gyms, is looking to take the concept
Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased The Bar Method –
Crunch Fitness could double in size over the next five years, according to CEO Jim
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
Boutique fitness studio operator Digme Fitness will begin offering its business model to franchisees, as
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness operator Gold's Gym has named Craig Sherwood as its chief development officer. Sherwood, a
US studio operator Redemption Fitness has appointed franchising guru Dr. Ben Litalien as its chief
Fitness studio operator Bodystreet has expanded its UK operations with the opening of two new
Dutch PT and small group exercise operator Gustav Gym has revealed its plans for expansion
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
Franchise operator Anytime Fitness has revealed plans to enter the highly competitive German fitness market.
New boutique studio Victus Soul is targeting growth within the UK and overseas as it
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym, has cancelled its plans to offload the
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
US-based fitness operator D1 Training has revealed plans to open 25 new clubs in Texas
Australian health and fitness chain Jetts Fitness has opened its fifth UK club, Jetts Skipton,
Fitness entrepreneur Tom Marien is looking to take his fitness and social brand One Element
Xponential Fitness has acquired US-based boutique chain Yoga Six for an undisclosed sum – making
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym since 2004, has put the fitness brand
Stuart Broster, CEO of Anytime Fitness UK, has revealed plans to become the UK's largest
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
IHRSA, one of the biggest health and fitness shows worldwide, draws the industry’s top minds–those
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
12,300
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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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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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
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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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
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
HCM magazine
News report
Basic-Fit is setting its sights on aggressive expansion, with plans to get to 3,000 – 3,500 clubs in its existing markets by 2030
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to 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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

franchising news

Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
US massage franchise, MassageLuXe, has appointed Kristen Pechacek as chief growth officer, to its executive
Franchised fitness business Xponential Fitness has secured a new market for its indoor cycling brand
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise deal for its Club Pilates brand in Singapore,
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise deal to open 100 Club Pilates studios in
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Lift Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of fitness companies, has appointed Weldon Spangler
Ninja Nation, the US-based operator of obstacle course gyms, is looking to take the concept
Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased The Bar Method –
Crunch Fitness could double in size over the next five years, according to CEO Jim
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
Boutique fitness studio operator Digme Fitness will begin offering its business model to franchisees, as
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness operator Gold's Gym has named Craig Sherwood as its chief development officer. Sherwood, a
US studio operator Redemption Fitness has appointed franchising guru Dr. Ben Litalien as its chief
Fitness studio operator Bodystreet has expanded its UK operations with the opening of two new
Dutch PT and small group exercise operator Gustav Gym has revealed its plans for expansion
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
Franchise operator Anytime Fitness has revealed plans to enter the highly competitive German fitness market.
New boutique studio Victus Soul is targeting growth within the UK and overseas as it
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym, has cancelled its plans to offload the
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
US-based fitness operator D1 Training has revealed plans to open 25 new clubs in Texas
Australian health and fitness chain Jetts Fitness has opened its fifth UK club, Jetts Skipton,
Fitness entrepreneur Tom Marien is looking to take his fitness and social brand One Element
Xponential Fitness has acquired US-based boutique chain Yoga Six for an undisclosed sum – making
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym since 2004, has put the fitness brand
Stuart Broster, CEO of Anytime Fitness UK, has revealed plans to become the UK's largest
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
IHRSA, one of the biggest health and fitness shows worldwide, draws the industry’s top minds–those
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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