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CORRECTION: New operator launches UK health club chain as XF Holdings reveals first 40,000sq ft Xtrafit location
BY Liz Terry | 13 Nov 2023
New-launch health club operator, XF Holdings, has signed its first location in the UK by taking 40,000sq ft at the former Debenhams department store site in Merry Hill, West Midlands. The club – called Xtrafit – will open in 2024.
Clive Ormerod steps down as CEO of Les Mills
BY Tom Walker | 09 Nov 2023
Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at the end of 2023.
Kerzner's new 'fitness hotel', Siro One Zabeel, opens for reservations
BY Tom Walker | 09 Nov 2023
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now accepting reservations.
World’s largest franchise operator enters the health club market – plans aggressive growth
BY Tom Walker | 08 Nov 2023
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the largest global franchise operator across all markets, has entered the fitness market with the acquisition of a portfolio of Planet Fitness clubs.
8,000 steps a day 'enough to reduce risk of premature death'
BY Tom Walker | 07 Nov 2023
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a person needs to take each day, in order to significantly reduce the risk of premature death.
Life Time pushes further into the luxury residences market with launch in Boston
BY Tom Walker | 06 Nov 2023
US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as it accelerates investment in the residences market.
Accenture says AI is bringing on a decade of deconstruction
BY Tom Walker | 05 Nov 2023
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture.
Anytime Fitness and Apple Fitness+ announce collaboration
BY Liz Terry | 02 Nov 2023
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple Fitness+ and Anytime Fitness health clubs as Apple seeks to add in-person workout elements to its digital package.
Huawei sets up Health Lab to research wearables and health and fitness
BY Tom Walker | 01 Nov 2023
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on how it can "provide better health and fitness support for users with wearables".
F45 was a 'slow motion train wreck', says new CEO, Tom Dowd, as the company reveals US$372.3 million losses and turnaround strategy
BY Tom Walker | 01 Nov 2023
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be turned around, in spite of retrospectively revealing losses of US$372.3 million over the past two years and being entangled in a number of legal challenges.
Armah Sports reveals plans for IPO – the second in five years for CEO, Fahad Alhagbani
BY Liz Terry | 30 Oct 2023
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans to do an IPO before the end of 2023.
First look at Virgin Active's all-new luxury Wimbledon club with wellness offering
BY Tom Walker | 29 Oct 2023
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and refurbishment of the site.
ukactive Awards winners revealed as sector unites in Leeds for a night of celebration
BY Megan Whitby | 27 Oct 2023
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last night (26 October), as the winners of the prestigious ukactive Awards 2023 were announced at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Life Time breaks the US$500m barrier in Q3 – trials weight loss drugs
BY Liz Terry | 26 Oct 2023
Shares in US-based health club operator Life Time have fallen by 15 per cent (at the time of writing), after the group released its Q3 financial results.
Gymbox breaks new ground with launch of mental health programming
BY Tom Walker | 25 Oct 2023
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health.
Pentathlon GB adds obstacle racing and launches new Penta+ brand with slogan ‘Be Brave. Be More’
BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2023
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise itself as a multi-sport provider.
Gympass research finds 93 per cent of people saying wellbeing at work is as important as salary
BY Tom Walker | 19 Oct 2023
Wellness is non-negotiable for today’s workers, with 93 per cent of employees saying their wellbeing at work is as important as their salary.
The Gym Group bags double certification with EuropeActive’s FitCert and ISO
BY Tom Walker | 18 Oct 2023
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations.
Nike Strength launches – targets health clubs via wholesale purchase option
BY Liz Terry | 18 Oct 2023
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via a soft launch at Dick's Sporting Goods in the US, has finally unveiled its new line via a dedicated website at www.nikestrength.com.
Zuckerberg presents Les Mills’ new Bodycombat XR with Mixed Reality for Meta Quest 3
BY Liz Terry | 16 Oct 2023
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout, designed by programme directors, Rachael Newsham and Dan Cohen, for the new Quest 3 headset from Meta.
     
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21 to 40 of 3835 news stories
CORRECTION: New operator launches UK health club chain as XF Holdings reveals first 40,000sq ft Xtrafit location
BY Liz Terry | 13 Nov 2023
New-launch health club operator, XF Holdings, has signed its first location in the UK by taking 40,000sq ft at the former Debenhams department store site in Merry Hill, West Midlands. The club – called Xtrafit – will open in 2024.
Clive Ormerod steps down as CEO of Les Mills
BY Tom Walker | 09 Nov 2023
Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at the end of 2023.
Kerzner's new 'fitness hotel', Siro One Zabeel, opens for reservations
BY Tom Walker | 09 Nov 2023
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now accepting reservations.
World’s largest franchise operator enters the health club market – plans aggressive growth
BY Tom Walker | 08 Nov 2023
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the largest global franchise operator across all markets, has entered the fitness market with the acquisition of a portfolio of Planet Fitness clubs.
8,000 steps a day 'enough to reduce risk of premature death'
BY Tom Walker | 07 Nov 2023
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a person needs to take each day, in order to significantly reduce the risk of premature death.
Life Time pushes further into the luxury residences market with launch in Boston
BY Tom Walker | 06 Nov 2023
US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as it accelerates investment in the residences market.
Accenture says AI is bringing on a decade of deconstruction
BY Tom Walker | 05 Nov 2023
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture.
Anytime Fitness and Apple Fitness+ announce collaboration
BY Liz Terry | 02 Nov 2023
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple Fitness+ and Anytime Fitness health clubs as Apple seeks to add in-person workout elements to its digital package.
Huawei sets up Health Lab to research wearables and health and fitness
BY Tom Walker | 01 Nov 2023
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on how it can "provide better health and fitness support for users with wearables".
F45 was a 'slow motion train wreck', says new CEO, Tom Dowd, as the company reveals US$372.3 million losses and turnaround strategy
BY Tom Walker | 01 Nov 2023
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be turned around, in spite of retrospectively revealing losses of US$372.3 million over the past two years and being entangled in a number of legal challenges.
Armah Sports reveals plans for IPO – the second in five years for CEO, Fahad Alhagbani
BY Liz Terry | 30 Oct 2023
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans to do an IPO before the end of 2023.
First look at Virgin Active's all-new luxury Wimbledon club with wellness offering
BY Tom Walker | 29 Oct 2023
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and refurbishment of the site.
ukactive Awards winners revealed as sector unites in Leeds for a night of celebration
BY Megan Whitby | 27 Oct 2023
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last night (26 October), as the winners of the prestigious ukactive Awards 2023 were announced at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Life Time breaks the US$500m barrier in Q3 – trials weight loss drugs
BY Liz Terry | 26 Oct 2023
Shares in US-based health club operator Life Time have fallen by 15 per cent (at the time of writing), after the group released its Q3 financial results.
Gymbox breaks new ground with launch of mental health programming
BY Tom Walker | 25 Oct 2023
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health.
Pentathlon GB adds obstacle racing and launches new Penta+ brand with slogan ‘Be Brave. Be More’
BY Tom Walker | 20 Oct 2023
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise itself as a multi-sport provider.
Gympass research finds 93 per cent of people saying wellbeing at work is as important as salary
BY Tom Walker | 19 Oct 2023
Wellness is non-negotiable for today’s workers, with 93 per cent of employees saying their wellbeing at work is as important as their salary.
The Gym Group bags double certification with EuropeActive’s FitCert and ISO
BY Tom Walker | 18 Oct 2023
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations.
Nike Strength launches – targets health clubs via wholesale purchase option
BY Liz Terry | 18 Oct 2023
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via a soft launch at Dick's Sporting Goods in the US, has finally unveiled its new line via a dedicated website at www.nikestrength.com.
Zuckerberg presents Les Mills’ new Bodycombat XR with Mixed Reality for Meta Quest 3
BY Liz Terry | 16 Oct 2023
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout, designed by programme directors, Rachael Newsham and Dan Cohen, for the new Quest 3 headset from Meta.
     
 


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