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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Bridges news

Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
Illuminated River, described as the world’s longest public artwork, will be lit in commemoration of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the
Little Island, an urban park built on stilts on the Hudson River in New York
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced a busy programme of
In Q2 2021, Fairmont will open its third luxury UK property with a comprehensive spa
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Industry figure, Greg Payne, has revealed details about the upcoming launch of Kaylo – a
Thai hotel group Dusit International has opened a brand new resort on the lower reaches
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Luxury Greek destination, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, has launched an exclusive seclusion programme designed
Spa consultant, The Wellness, is creating a new spa and gym for the upcoming Address
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
A luxury Turkish spa which overlooks an archaeological excavation spanning 13 civilisations, has recently been
Google Arts & Culture has partnered with more than 500 cultural institutions to offer 'virtual
Studio Saxe have created a fitness centre in Costa Rica designed to be a "small
​ Wheeler Kearns Architects have transformed a decommissioned cheese factory in the US city of
Plans for an £11m (US$14.2m, €13m) extension to The Gobbins, a famous cliff-face path at
MVRDV 's design for a new campus for Chinese technology firm Tencent is, in reality,
MAD Architects are in the third and final stage of construction for the Nanjing Zendai
BuroHappold will transform New York State's Erie Canal as part of a $300m (€269m, £231m)
A US$22m (€19.8m, £16.9m) "Treetop Trail" built on a former monorail track, a nature-based preschool,
The second day of the World Architecture Festival Awards (WAF) 2019 saw mixed-use, cultural and
The public museum at The Museum Hotel Antakya, which was designed by Emre Arolat Architecture
RDH Architects have converted an old derelict post office in the Candian city of Cambridge,
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
Safety fears have seen Chinese province Hebei shut all of its glass-bottomed bridges, walkways and
Gympass and Everyone Active partnership brings success The Gympass mission is to defeat inactivity –
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Construction of the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American
Shapewatch, a 3D body visualisation firm, has teamed up with Kinetisense, manufacturer of the world's
After a two-year construction process, Louisiana Children's Museum's new facility in New Orleans is set
Baca Architects has secured planning permission on behalf of Rothgen Group for a £25m hotel
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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

Bridges news

Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
Illuminated River, described as the world’s longest public artwork, will be lit in commemoration of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the
Little Island, an urban park built on stilts on the Hudson River in New York
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced a busy programme of
In Q2 2021, Fairmont will open its third luxury UK property with a comprehensive spa
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Industry figure, Greg Payne, has revealed details about the upcoming launch of Kaylo – a
Thai hotel group Dusit International has opened a brand new resort on the lower reaches
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Luxury Greek destination, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, has launched an exclusive seclusion programme designed
Spa consultant, The Wellness, is creating a new spa and gym for the upcoming Address
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
A luxury Turkish spa which overlooks an archaeological excavation spanning 13 civilisations, has recently been
Google Arts & Culture has partnered with more than 500 cultural institutions to offer 'virtual
Studio Saxe have created a fitness centre in Costa Rica designed to be a "small
​ Wheeler Kearns Architects have transformed a decommissioned cheese factory in the US city of
Plans for an £11m (US$14.2m, €13m) extension to The Gobbins, a famous cliff-face path at
MVRDV 's design for a new campus for Chinese technology firm Tencent is, in reality,
MAD Architects are in the third and final stage of construction for the Nanjing Zendai
BuroHappold will transform New York State's Erie Canal as part of a $300m (€269m, £231m)
A US$22m (€19.8m, £16.9m) "Treetop Trail" built on a former monorail track, a nature-based preschool,
The second day of the World Architecture Festival Awards (WAF) 2019 saw mixed-use, cultural and
The public museum at The Museum Hotel Antakya, which was designed by Emre Arolat Architecture
RDH Architects have converted an old derelict post office in the Candian city of Cambridge,
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
Safety fears have seen Chinese province Hebei shut all of its glass-bottomed bridges, walkways and
Gympass and Everyone Active partnership brings success The Gympass mission is to defeat inactivity –
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Construction of the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American
Shapewatch, a 3D body visualisation firm, has teamed up with Kinetisense, manufacturer of the world's
After a two-year construction process, Louisiana Children's Museum's new facility in New Orleans is set
Baca Architects has secured planning permission on behalf of Rothgen Group for a £25m hotel
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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
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