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Planet Fitness has exceeded expectations with its Q2 results, causing share prices to jump by
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
The president of Crunch Fitness, Chequan Lewis, says the company is accelerating its growth plans
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
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
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
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
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
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
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
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Wellness
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Wellness
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
HCM Forum
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
We’re striving to awaken another dimension in people and share with vulnerability, truth and honesty
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
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
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
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
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
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
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
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
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: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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
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Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

franchisee news

Planet Fitness has exceeded expectations with its Q2 results, causing share prices to jump by
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
The president of Crunch Fitness, Chequan Lewis, says the company is accelerating its growth plans
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
We’re striving to awaken another dimension in people and share with vulnerability, truth and honesty
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
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
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
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
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
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
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
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
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: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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