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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

EGYM news

Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
PureGym will take its budget fitness concept to Saudi Arabia, after securing a franchise partnership
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
PureGym is burning £4m of cash a week through its UK business, due to the
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
The assistant general manager at PureGym's Luton and Dunstable branch, who promoted a 12 Years
PureGym has secured a £100m cash injection from shareholders to help deal with both the
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
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
PureGym's operations in Europe have helped the business through the UK lockdown, according to CEO
Budget operators, Pure Gym has released its reopening video, taking a very customer-centric approach. The
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
• New training program Immunity Boost to strengthen the immune system • Mobile training slot
As Governments turn attention to a lockdown exit strategy, the world is bracing itself for
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Pure Gym has appointed Premier Global NASM as its exclusive UK fitness training provider. The
The Gym Group has launched a marketing campaign targeting teenagers who are in the midst
eGym, a Germany-based supplier of fitness kit and software solutions, has debuted a range of
Budget operator Pure Gym achieved double-digit growth in revenue and profitability during 2018, cementing its
The Gym Group has tackled investor chatter about stagnation in market penetration by collaborating with
PureGym has partnered with Wattbike to open its first dedicated Wattbike Zone at its site
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Zwift, a multiplayer online training and racing platform for cyclists and runners, has secured US$120m
Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by NGP
Astons Health Studio in Chichester has become one of the first gyms in the country
Google plans to disrupt the fitness sector with new fitness coach, PureGym reveals diversification plans,
PureGym has revealed it has a number of new concepts in its development pipeline, as
Manchester launches new cycling and walking network, Puregym acquires Soho Gyms, U2 announces plans for
PureGym has completed the acquisition of Soho Gyms and its 10 clubs, all of which
The opening of 20 new sites and membership growth in its existing clubs has helped
Fitness solution provider Reiver Fitness has signed a technology partnership with software specialist FunXtion. Reiver,
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has appointed Justin Smith, the former managing director of
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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
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
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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
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
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
Insight
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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,
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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

EGYM news

Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
PureGym will take its budget fitness concept to Saudi Arabia, after securing a franchise partnership
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
PureGym is burning £4m of cash a week through its UK business, due to the
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
The assistant general manager at PureGym's Luton and Dunstable branch, who promoted a 12 Years
PureGym has secured a £100m cash injection from shareholders to help deal with both the
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
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
PureGym's operations in Europe have helped the business through the UK lockdown, according to CEO
Budget operators, Pure Gym has released its reopening video, taking a very customer-centric approach. The
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
• New training program Immunity Boost to strengthen the immune system • Mobile training slot
As Governments turn attention to a lockdown exit strategy, the world is bracing itself for
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Pure Gym has appointed Premier Global NASM as its exclusive UK fitness training provider. The
The Gym Group has launched a marketing campaign targeting teenagers who are in the midst
eGym, a Germany-based supplier of fitness kit and software solutions, has debuted a range of
Budget operator Pure Gym achieved double-digit growth in revenue and profitability during 2018, cementing its
The Gym Group has tackled investor chatter about stagnation in market penetration by collaborating with
PureGym has partnered with Wattbike to open its first dedicated Wattbike Zone at its site
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Zwift, a multiplayer online training and racing platform for cyclists and runners, has secured US$120m
Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by NGP
Astons Health Studio in Chichester has become one of the first gyms in the country
Google plans to disrupt the fitness sector with new fitness coach, PureGym reveals diversification plans,
PureGym has revealed it has a number of new concepts in its development pipeline, as
Manchester launches new cycling and walking network, Puregym acquires Soho Gyms, U2 announces plans for
PureGym has completed the acquisition of Soho Gyms and its 10 clubs, all of which
The opening of 20 new sites and membership growth in its existing clubs has helped
Fitness solution provider Reiver Fitness has signed a technology partnership with software specialist FunXtion. Reiver,
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has appointed Justin Smith, the former managing director of
76 - 100 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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