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Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Basic-Fit has signed an agreement to sell five Holmes Place clubs it acquired as part
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
The JD Gyms Group has completed a deal to acquire Simply Gym from Bay Leisure.
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
Global cosmetics and beauty conglomerate L’Oréal Group has parted ways with spa and beauty brand
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Hotel technology company Journey Hospitality has acquired Premier Software – a UK-based spa, leisure and
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
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Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
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A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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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
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At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
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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
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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
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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Tech
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
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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
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Insight
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
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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
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Research
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
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
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Research
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
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
Social media is causing huge amounts of poor mental health and a lot of fitness influencers don't understand the damage they’re doing
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
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
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
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
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
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
Charlotte Greenwood talks us through new research from Savanta, which is seeking to deliver a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
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
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
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.
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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Servicesport UK Limited press release: ServiceSport UK awarded Ministry of Justice contract for gym equipment maintenance in prisons
In a significant milestone, ServiceSport UK proudly announces that we have been awarded the prestigious Ministry of Justice contract for the inspection, service, and maintenance of PE equipment across 106 public prisons in England and Wales.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates official opening of its first Leisure Local Health Hub
This month sees the official opening of a brand new, £9 million Health Hub in Nottinghamshire. Based on Sport England’s Leisure Local model, the new community provision delivers a host of leisure facilities designed to bring new active living opportunities to the whole community.
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
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07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
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28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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acquisition news

Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Basic-Fit has signed an agreement to sell five Holmes Place clubs it acquired as part
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
The JD Gyms Group has completed a deal to acquire Simply Gym from Bay Leisure.
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
Global cosmetics and beauty conglomerate L’Oréal Group has parted ways with spa and beauty brand
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Hotel technology company Journey Hospitality has acquired Premier Software – a UK-based spa, leisure and
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
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HCM promotional features
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The level of support I get from Xplor Gym is what customer service is all about
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
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
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
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
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
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
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
Social media is causing huge amounts of poor mental health and a lot of fitness influencers don't understand the damage they’re doing
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
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
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
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
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
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
Charlotte Greenwood talks us through new research from Savanta, which is seeking to deliver a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
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
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
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.
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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Servicesport UK Limited press release: ServiceSport UK awarded Ministry of Justice contract for gym equipment maintenance in prisons
In a significant milestone, ServiceSport UK proudly announces that we have been awarded the prestigious Ministry of Justice contract for the inspection, service, and maintenance of PE equipment across 106 public prisons in England and Wales.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates official opening of its first Leisure Local Health Hub
This month sees the official opening of a brand new, £9 million Health Hub in Nottinghamshire. Based on Sport England’s Leisure Local model, the new community provision delivers a host of leisure facilities designed to bring new active living opportunities to the whole community.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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