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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

expansion news

Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Award-winning US wellness community Serenbe in Atlanta, Georgia, has expanded its spa following a jump
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
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Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Mii amo, an Arizona destination spa set within Sedona’s Boynton Canyon, is under new leadership
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Melvin “Mel” Zuckerman, industry legend and founder of iconic US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch,
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Legendary US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, has relaunched after a substantial renovation
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
GOCO Hospitality, global wellness consulting, development and management company, has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Nicholas
Facial fitness and skincare brand FaceGym has entered the Australian market with its first bricks
Recovery wellness spa franchise The Covery will expand with 15 new US locations and new
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
12,300
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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expansion news

Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Award-winning US wellness community Serenbe in Atlanta, Georgia, has expanded its spa following a jump
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Mii amo, an Arizona destination spa set within Sedona’s Boynton Canyon, is under new leadership
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Melvin “Mel” Zuckerman, industry legend and founder of iconic US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch,
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Legendary US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, has relaunched after a substantial renovation
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
GOCO Hospitality, global wellness consulting, development and management company, has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Nicholas
Facial fitness and skincare brand FaceGym has entered the Australian market with its first bricks
Recovery wellness spa franchise The Covery will expand with 15 new US locations and new
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
81 - 120 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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