Expansion news & features
Digital health and fitness platform Fittr has raised US$11.5m in a Series A funding round.
news •
27 Sep 2021
Whoop has raised US$200m in a Series F funding round, resulting in the tech start-up
being valued
at US$3.6bn.
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01 Sep 2021
Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study
HCM issue 8 2021
Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45
HCM issue 8 2021
Sport and fitness tech firm, BlazePod, is expanding its US operations with the opening of
its first US office in San Diego, California.
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18 Aug 2021
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year
HCM Handbook 2021
Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment
of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia
HCM issue 7 2021
Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world
HCM issue 7 2021
Magicline gym management software – the system used by RSG Group – has been
launched globally in English by owner, The Sport Alliance Group.
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06 Jul 2021
Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according to
the company, values the corporate fitness platform at US$2.2bn.
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30 Jun 2021
The entrepreneur Ben Alderton is rolling out the Solo60 micro-gym concept
HCM issue 5 2021
The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK
HCM issue 5 2021
China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte
HCM issue 4 2021
On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service
HCM issue 4 2021
Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO
HCM issue 4 2021
Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO
HCM issue 3 2021
Fitness tech startup Motosumo has secured a Series A funding round, which it will use to expand and
develop its at-home indoor cycling platform.
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26 Mar 2021
Peloton is launching in Australia, marking the brand's entry to the Asia Pacific region.
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10 Mar 2021
US-based sportswear giant Fabletics has launched its own, branded fitness offer, as part of a
strategy to develop a "360-degree health and wellness experience" for its customers.
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05 Mar 2021
Digital fitness platform NEOU has launched an on-demand service in Portuguese.
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02 Mar 2021
When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’
HCM issue 2 2021
Therabody has secured strategic investment from more than 100 superstars
across sport, music and the entertainment industry.
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19 Feb 2021
The CEO of The Gym Group talks about the impact of COVID-19 and how the business is innovating to stay ahead
HCM issue 1 2021
Salus Optima is working with McLaren Racing to empower team members
to improve their health
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with
Physical Company to support its rapid growth.
product innovation •
11 Nov 2020
The co-founder of Next Health on helping people optimise their health and his plans for global growth
HCM issue 9 2020
Access control specialist Salto Systems has acquired Gantner Electronic from private
investment
house Ardian.
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20 Oct 2020
Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?
HCM issue 8 2020
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