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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Planning news

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Rural Scottish retreat Murrayshall Country Estate has received the green light for its £30 million
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) has opened an exhibition which provides
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
In the world of wellness and spa industry procurement, Spa Supply Solutions stands out as
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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
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
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
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

Planning news

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Rural Scottish retreat Murrayshall Country Estate has received the green light for its £30 million
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) has opened an exhibition which provides
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
In the world of wellness and spa industry procurement, Spa Supply Solutions stands out as
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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