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19 Mar 2015
German operator Linzenich Fitnessgruppe has introduced a new brand into its estate – a women-only offering
01 Dec 2014
Women-only fitness franchise Vivafit has continued its global roll-out in dramatic style over recent months.
14 Oct 2014
Sothermy, a subsidiary of the Moroccan state-owned financial institution that manages the country’s long-term savings
04 Sep 2014
Fitness First Middle East has announced the opening of three clubs in the UAE and
01 Sep 2014
The UK’s first five-star women-only spa – which opened in 2005 – has closed, citing
12 May 2014
A businesswoman has been jailed for six months for offering a bribe to an inspector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
06 May 2014
Vivafit, the franchisor of women-only express gyms, has signed a master franchise agreement for Indonesia.
07 Apr 2014
Spa operator Champneys closed its day spa in Bath, UK, on 31 March after six
04 Apr 2014
Set to open on 5 July this year, after 26 months of construction, the Swiss
16 Dec 2013
Luxury hotel operator, Beachcomber Hotels, has added another site to its collection. The Royal Palm
15 Nov 2013
Women-only franchise Vivafit opened its fourth Singapore club in August. The club adopts Vivafit’s new
16 May 2013
Vivafit - the largest women-only express fitness and nutrition franchise in Portugal - has launched
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
12 Sep 2012
Image: The wellness spa will be located in Belgravia An exclusive women only club is
11 Sep 2012
Image: Ray Hatton (far right), with Metro staff and son Matthew (centre) Ray Hatton, father
11 Jul 2012
Women-only fitness franchise Vivafit has signed a master franchise agreement for four southern states of
11 Apr 2012
Dubai Ladies Club has refurbished its gym, installing the latest equipment from Precor - including
23 Feb 2012
Leisure and cultural trust BH Live has announced it is to launch a new 'Feel
07 Oct 2011
A new women-only spa will open in the Al-Saad area in Doha, Qatar. The Venus
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
15 Aug 2011
A number of international health club operators are planning to expand their presence in India
03 Aug 2011
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL), which manages 14 leisure facilities on behalf of the local council
18 Jul 2011
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL), which manages 14 leisure facilities on behalf of the local council
30 Jun 2011
Portugal-based women-only health club chain Vivafit has signed a master franchise deal for 20 clubs
17 Jun 2011
German health club chain Mrs.Sporty has opened its first site in Poland in April, in
19 Apr 2011
UK-based awarding body Active IQ is to work in partnership with women-only operator Curves International
18 Mar 2011
The Indian market is being targeted by two international women-only fitness franchises: US-based Curves and
17 Mar 2011
Women-only health club operator Vivafit has opened its first franchise site in Spain, in the
23 Feb 2011
Women-only franchise Vivafit is expanding into Singapore following the signing of a master franchise agreement
26 Jan 2011
Portugal-based women-only fitness chain Vivafit has signed a franchising deal with entrepreneur Cecile Jamoulle-Ogren which
17 Jan 2011
A privately-owned women-only spa has opened in Marrakech, Morocco. The 12-acre Harem luxury resort, owned
07 Dec 2010
Charitable social enterprise GLL swept the board at the annual Amateur Swimming Association's Swimtastic Awards,
18 Oct 2010
TV channel Fox Life in Portugal ran an eye-catching advertising campaign for its drama series
22 Sep 2010
Group spa director Debi Green is to leave The Sanctuary spa in the UK at
29 Jul 2010
Vivafit, the women-only fitness chain, has signed its first master franchise deal to expand the
29 Jun 2010
Russian health club operator Planet Fitness has launched a new brand of women only clubs
01 Jun 2010
The women-only Sanctuary spa brand is to be extended with a series of 'High Street'
07 Apr 2010
Women-only franchise Vivafit opened 18 new clubs in 2009 and increased its turnover by 16
15 Feb 2010
Women-only health club Girlzone in Basingstoke, Hampshire, has expanded its services by launching a new
20 Jan 2010
The Saheli Adventure Hub in Birmingham has installed an InBody composition analyser. The women-only health
10 Nov 2009
"Roots tourism", spurred on by US President Barack Obama's visit to his ancestral home in
20 Aug 2009
Women-only health club chain, Curves, has opened a new 2,000sq ft club in Musselburgh, near
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
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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
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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
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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
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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“We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement”
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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
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
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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
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Dr Jonathan Leary
Founder, Remedy Place“It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time”
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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
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