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European market news

The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Professional US skincare brand Circadia has branched into the European market with a partnership and
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
US-based destination fitness and wellness retreat operator The Ranch is partnering with Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness
Membership-management software company, Clubessential Holdings, announced the acquisition of Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, the
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
Buyer event company, We Work Well, has announced it will run a webinar centred on
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
Leading spa and wellness consultants Spa Vision and Spa Guru Consulting are set to collaborate
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Low-cost operator Basic-Fit is set to speed up its expansion plans across the European market.
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Pulse Fitness has signed a long-term distribution agreement with Limitless Gym Equipment, that will see
Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners (TSG) has acquired CorePower Yoga from L Catterton for
SPATEX 2019, the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition is returning to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Tourism bosses in Edinburgh are hoping to reach 3.5 million young people across Europe with
Triotech's XD Dark Ride has continued to gain momentum in the European market with a
Mattel has launched its first attraction on mainland Europe, opening a new Mattel Play! Area
Virtuagym, provider of a cloud-based fitness software platform and mobile apps, has secured €6m (US$7m,
AccorHotels will acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482
UFC Gym has revealed plans to open 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Ally Chong and Thorsten Lipfert have joined spa equipment supplier Gharieni Group in business development
California based company Yoga Design Lab (YDL) has launched a range of eco-friendly yoga mats
Dubai is still in the early stages but is definitely on track to achieve the
TRIB3 will be adding two studios to its portfolio this week, with the opening of
Interactive video technology will allow holidaymakers to create their own personalised digital itineraries when visiting
Immersive attraction design firm Triotech has announced the appointment of Tony Gattillo as Regional Sales
American company Champions Ladder has launched its namesake treadmill into the European market. The Champions
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People
Associate, Miova
The sector has a workforce with the potential to become very highly skilled and work alongside allied health professionals
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
Wellness
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Interview
In May 2021, Belgian retail giant Colruyt Group acquired health club chain Jims, enabling the Group to put healthy living at the heart of its consumer-centric ecosystem. The MD speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Research
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Talking point
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
You think that once you get what you want you’ll be free and full, but successes don’t resolve our problems or heal our core wounds
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
The messaging we've got to get across now is about how it’s consistent, good practice that delivers compound results
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Developing tomorrow’s champions: BLK BOX and Cardiff Met’s Archers Performance Centre
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the brand-new Cardiff Metropolitan University's Archers Performance Centre.
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
 press release: The Fitness Group enters the Middle East market as part of international expansion drive
The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider, is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business continues to expand internationally.
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active wins Sheffield contract for management of 13 major sport and leisure facilities
Sports and Leisure Management’s Everyone Active has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of 1st January 2025.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

European market news

The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Professional US skincare brand Circadia has branched into the European market with a partnership and
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
US-based destination fitness and wellness retreat operator The Ranch is partnering with Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness
Membership-management software company, Clubessential Holdings, announced the acquisition of Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, the
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
Buyer event company, We Work Well, has announced it will run a webinar centred on
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
Leading spa and wellness consultants Spa Vision and Spa Guru Consulting are set to collaborate
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Low-cost operator Basic-Fit is set to speed up its expansion plans across the European market.
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Pulse Fitness has signed a long-term distribution agreement with Limitless Gym Equipment, that will see
Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners (TSG) has acquired CorePower Yoga from L Catterton for
SPATEX 2019, the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition is returning to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Tourism bosses in Edinburgh are hoping to reach 3.5 million young people across Europe with
Triotech's XD Dark Ride has continued to gain momentum in the European market with a
Mattel has launched its first attraction on mainland Europe, opening a new Mattel Play! Area
Virtuagym, provider of a cloud-based fitness software platform and mobile apps, has secured €6m (US$7m,
AccorHotels will acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482
UFC Gym has revealed plans to open 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Ally Chong and Thorsten Lipfert have joined spa equipment supplier Gharieni Group in business development
California based company Yoga Design Lab (YDL) has launched a range of eco-friendly yoga mats
Dubai is still in the early stages but is definitely on track to achieve the
TRIB3 will be adding two studios to its portfolio this week, with the opening of
Interactive video technology will allow holidaymakers to create their own personalised digital itineraries when visiting
Immersive attraction design firm Triotech has announced the appointment of Tony Gattillo as Regional Sales
American company Champions Ladder has launched its namesake treadmill into the European market. The Champions
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
You think that once you get what you want you’ll be free and full, but successes don’t resolve our problems or heal our core wounds
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
The messaging we've got to get across now is about how it’s consistent, good practice that delivers compound results
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Developing tomorrow’s champions: BLK BOX and Cardiff Met’s Archers Performance Centre
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the brand-new Cardiff Metropolitan University's Archers Performance Centre.
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
 press release: The Fitness Group enters the Middle East market as part of international expansion drive
The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider, is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business continues to expand internationally.
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active wins Sheffield contract for management of 13 major sport and leisure facilities
Sports and Leisure Management’s Everyone Active has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of 1st January 2025.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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