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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Multi-brand wellness operator Evolution Wellness plans to launch new concepts and brands into the Asian
The Gym Group is set to continue its fast pace of growth in 2020, with
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
The Gym Group has confirmed plans to roll out a new small box format in
Civic Architects' LocHal Public Library has won Building of the Year at the World Architecture
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Mecanoo have been among the winners at the INSIDE World
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Low-cost operator Basic-Fit is set to speed up its expansion plans across the European market.
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, has been appointed chair of boutique fitness brand
The London Fire Brigade's (LFB) former headquarters ‒ a Grade II listed building across the
Planet Fitness has reported a 29.3 per cent increase in revenue for the first half
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
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Fitness industry veterans Allan and Jonathan Fisher have completed a Series A capital investment deal
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Low-cost gym operator EōS Fitness has acquired five former Gold's Gym locations in Utah –
McFit founder, Rainer Schaller, has announced a new brand for his sprawling fitness empire. In
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gym Group has tackled investor chatter about stagnation in market penetration by collaborating with
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top eight wellness trends for 2019 at a
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Low-cost fitness operator Xercise4Less is has revealed plans to double in size and have 100
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
Budget operator Simply Gym has launched two new sites in Uxbridge and Cardiff, as it
Jim Reid-Anderson, chair, president and CEO of Six Flags, has said there is "no restriction"
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
The Scottish Highlands are set to become the hub for British space travel, a sector
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Museum delegates will soon gather in London for the European edition of this year's MuseumNext
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
A focus on ‘affordable luxury’ has seen health club operator The Bannatyne Group achieve its
Sport England has revealed details of its latest funding round, which will focus on getting
Budget chain Xercise4Less has secured growth investment worth £42m from Swedish credit provider Proventus Capital
Budget club operator énergie Fitness is looking for a new financial partner after appointing Clearwater
Low-cost gym operator Xercise4Less will open its 50th UK club in Chesterfied later this year.
The Gym Group has posted record revenues and profits as it strengthens its position in
Indian architect Professor Balkrishna Doshi has today (7 March) been selected as the winner of
12,300
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: 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: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

low-cost news

Multi-brand wellness operator Evolution Wellness plans to launch new concepts and brands into the Asian
The Gym Group is set to continue its fast pace of growth in 2020, with
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
The Gym Group has confirmed plans to roll out a new small box format in
Civic Architects' LocHal Public Library has won Building of the Year at the World Architecture
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Mecanoo have been among the winners at the INSIDE World
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Low-cost operator Basic-Fit is set to speed up its expansion plans across the European market.
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, has been appointed chair of boutique fitness brand
The London Fire Brigade's (LFB) former headquarters ‒ a Grade II listed building across the
Planet Fitness has reported a 29.3 per cent increase in revenue for the first half
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
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Fitness industry veterans Allan and Jonathan Fisher have completed a Series A capital investment deal
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Low-cost gym operator EōS Fitness has acquired five former Gold's Gym locations in Utah –
McFit founder, Rainer Schaller, has announced a new brand for his sprawling fitness empire. In
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gym Group has tackled investor chatter about stagnation in market penetration by collaborating with
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top eight wellness trends for 2019 at a
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Low-cost fitness operator Xercise4Less is has revealed plans to double in size and have 100
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
Budget operator Simply Gym has launched two new sites in Uxbridge and Cardiff, as it
Jim Reid-Anderson, chair, president and CEO of Six Flags, has said there is "no restriction"
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
The Scottish Highlands are set to become the hub for British space travel, a sector
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Museum delegates will soon gather in London for the European edition of this year's MuseumNext
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
A focus on ‘affordable luxury’ has seen health club operator The Bannatyne Group achieve its
Sport England has revealed details of its latest funding round, which will focus on getting
Budget chain Xercise4Less has secured growth investment worth £42m from Swedish credit provider Proventus Capital
Budget club operator énergie Fitness is looking for a new financial partner after appointing Clearwater
Low-cost gym operator Xercise4Less will open its 50th UK club in Chesterfied later this year.
The Gym Group has posted record revenues and profits as it strengthens its position in
Indian architect Professor Balkrishna Doshi has today (7 March) been selected as the winner of
41 - 80 of 12,300
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: 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: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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