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Gyms news

Virgin Active has become the first fitness operator in Europe to introduce Apple GymKit-enabled cardio
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
The University of Warwick is building a £49m (US$64.6m, €54.9m) sports and wellness hub in
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is predicted to be the leading exercise trend next year, taking
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
Gyms must take additional measures to protect themselves and their members when it comes to
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Beachbody – the global fitness brand behind Insanity and P90X – has partnered with digital
US buyout firm Leonard Green & Partners has won a two-month bidding contest for Pure
Fitness First Australia will begin the rollout of 24/7 access to its clubs this month,
Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club
Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) is planning a major expansion focused on story-driven experiences including
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness has strengthened its leadership team with high-level appointments in its
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
European premium brand Holmes Place has grown its portfolio to more than 90 clubs after
Debenhams is partnering with former Virgin Active co-founder Frank Reed to launch in-store gyms as
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
Aggressive low-cost operators and political uncertainty are putting pressure on London-based fitness chain, Soho Gyms,
The Gym Group has partnered with The Movember Foundation, pledging to raise £50,000 towards men’s
More than 66 million people used gyms in the US in 2016 but a new
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Independent and multi-site gyms that offer weightlifting training can now receive official endorsement from the
Activity-based social network Strava has continued its expansion onto the gym floor with the introduction
FitQuest, industry leaders in human performance monitoring, have launched a brand-new version of the FitQuest
Children’s health club franchise The Little Gym is growing its portfolio of UK operations, with
Podium 4 Sport is delighted to announce that it is now the exclusive distributor for
US-based fitness operator UFC Gym will open 100 clubs in India over the next 10
Health and fitness club professionals and operators are being invited to take part in ClubIntel’s
Cyberobics – the virtual fitness division of German company McFIT Global Group – has partnered
Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce that the Gold Standard Fitness Awards returns for 2017
The University of Birmingham has officially opened an indoor sports centre, designed by British architecture
Real Madrid football club has announced plans to create an interactive football experience centre as
Surrey-based startup The Vitapure Drinks Company is launching its Vitastream Drink Station at BodyPower’s BP
Low-cost fitness operator The Gym Group today announced it has acquired 18 gyms from fellow
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
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
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

Gyms news

Virgin Active has become the first fitness operator in Europe to introduce Apple GymKit-enabled cardio
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
The University of Warwick is building a £49m (US$64.6m, €54.9m) sports and wellness hub in
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is predicted to be the leading exercise trend next year, taking
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
Gyms must take additional measures to protect themselves and their members when it comes to
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Beachbody – the global fitness brand behind Insanity and P90X – has partnered with digital
US buyout firm Leonard Green & Partners has won a two-month bidding contest for Pure
Fitness First Australia will begin the rollout of 24/7 access to its clubs this month,
Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club
Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) is planning a major expansion focused on story-driven experiences including
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness has strengthened its leadership team with high-level appointments in its
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
European premium brand Holmes Place has grown its portfolio to more than 90 clubs after
Debenhams is partnering with former Virgin Active co-founder Frank Reed to launch in-store gyms as
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
Aggressive low-cost operators and political uncertainty are putting pressure on London-based fitness chain, Soho Gyms,
The Gym Group has partnered with The Movember Foundation, pledging to raise £50,000 towards men’s
More than 66 million people used gyms in the US in 2016 but a new
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Independent and multi-site gyms that offer weightlifting training can now receive official endorsement from the
Activity-based social network Strava has continued its expansion onto the gym floor with the introduction
FitQuest, industry leaders in human performance monitoring, have launched a brand-new version of the FitQuest
Children’s health club franchise The Little Gym is growing its portfolio of UK operations, with
Podium 4 Sport is delighted to announce that it is now the exclusive distributor for
US-based fitness operator UFC Gym will open 100 clubs in India over the next 10
Health and fitness club professionals and operators are being invited to take part in ClubIntel’s
Cyberobics – the virtual fitness division of German company McFIT Global Group – has partnered
Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce that the Gold Standard Fitness Awards returns for 2017
The University of Birmingham has officially opened an indoor sports centre, designed by British architecture
Real Madrid football club has announced plans to create an interactive football experience centre as
Surrey-based startup The Vitapure Drinks Company is launching its Vitastream Drink Station at BodyPower’s BP
Low-cost fitness operator The Gym Group today announced it has acquired 18 gyms from fellow
841 - 865 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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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