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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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The performance benefits of cold therapy have filtered from professional sports into the mainstream consumer
"I’m a firm believer in retreats and spas but without the skills to deeply relax,
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
A study on how exercise changes the body at a molecular level has suggested that
A personalised sexual wellness app has been launched with the aim of improving people’s sex
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that Frederick Chavalit (Fred) Tsao will keynote at the
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2018 ISPA Visionary Award in memory of
Tennis star Maria Sharapova has joined forces with US sports architect Dan Meis to start
Leading neuroscientist and TEDx speaker, Dr Claudia Aguirre, has been named as the newest addition
AccorHotels has partnered with Rythm, a neurotechnology company, in a pilot programme that brings Rythm’s
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this year’s Global Wellness
Simply believing you're doing more exercise than your peers can significantly increase your lifespan according
A new study has suggested that general fitness levels of different countries can be quantified
ReGen Villages is a tech-integrated real estate development company that’s creating a new kind of
Male friendships could provide positive health effects similar to those seen in romantic relationships, especially
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Commonwealth gold medallists Jazz Carlin and Frankie Jones are among a
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Lori Hutchinson, founder and co-owner of California, US-based Hutchinson Consulting, has died. The International Spa
CLADglobal.com launched at the beginning of 2015 and as we celebrate our first anniversary, we
Apple has unveiled a new software framework called ResearchKit, which it hopes will enable 700
Premier fitness industry event IHRSA 2015 gets underway today at the L.A. Convention Center in
IHRSA has announced a diverse mix of keynote speakers for the association’s 34th Annual International
A new wellness project planned by the Stanford Prevention Research Center is set to launch
The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) is inviting all spa businesses and stakeholders to
Exercise could be as beneficial as pills for people who have suffered from a stroke
Details have been revealed for the US$350m (273m euro, £232m) Zalal Wellness Destination Spa -
Image: Susie Ellis, chair and chief executive of GSWS A new report has been published
Stanford University's board of trustees has approved plans for a US$30.5m (€23m, £20m) arts museum
Albion Ventures has revealed that it has completed the sale of The Place Sandwich VCT,
Stanford Logistical Support (SLS) has delivered branding and signage to the 2009 UK Special Olympics,
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that it intends to review its
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that it has cancelled all its
Pressure is mounting on Giles Clarke, chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB),
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been forced to scale down proposals for
Giles Clarke is set to be re-elected as chair of the England and Wales Cricket
Lord Marland, a former treasurer of the Conservative Party, has confirmed that he will be
American billionaire Sir Allen Stanford has refuted claims that he is set to end a
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly entered into discussions about the possibility
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a major overhaul of domestic cricket
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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.
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Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

Stanford news

The performance benefits of cold therapy have filtered from professional sports into the mainstream consumer
"I’m a firm believer in retreats and spas but without the skills to deeply relax,
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
A study on how exercise changes the body at a molecular level has suggested that
A personalised sexual wellness app has been launched with the aim of improving people’s sex
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that Frederick Chavalit (Fred) Tsao will keynote at the
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2018 ISPA Visionary Award in memory of
Tennis star Maria Sharapova has joined forces with US sports architect Dan Meis to start
Leading neuroscientist and TEDx speaker, Dr Claudia Aguirre, has been named as the newest addition
AccorHotels has partnered with Rythm, a neurotechnology company, in a pilot programme that brings Rythm’s
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this year’s Global Wellness
Simply believing you're doing more exercise than your peers can significantly increase your lifespan according
A new study has suggested that general fitness levels of different countries can be quantified
ReGen Villages is a tech-integrated real estate development company that’s creating a new kind of
Male friendships could provide positive health effects similar to those seen in romantic relationships, especially
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Commonwealth gold medallists Jazz Carlin and Frankie Jones are among a
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Lori Hutchinson, founder and co-owner of California, US-based Hutchinson Consulting, has died. The International Spa
CLADglobal.com launched at the beginning of 2015 and as we celebrate our first anniversary, we
Apple has unveiled a new software framework called ResearchKit, which it hopes will enable 700
Premier fitness industry event IHRSA 2015 gets underway today at the L.A. Convention Center in
IHRSA has announced a diverse mix of keynote speakers for the association’s 34th Annual International
A new wellness project planned by the Stanford Prevention Research Center is set to launch
The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) is inviting all spa businesses and stakeholders to
Exercise could be as beneficial as pills for people who have suffered from a stroke
Details have been revealed for the US$350m (273m euro, £232m) Zalal Wellness Destination Spa -
Image: Susie Ellis, chair and chief executive of GSWS A new report has been published
Stanford University's board of trustees has approved plans for a US$30.5m (€23m, £20m) arts museum
Albion Ventures has revealed that it has completed the sale of The Place Sandwich VCT,
Stanford Logistical Support (SLS) has delivered branding and signage to the 2009 UK Special Olympics,
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that it intends to review its
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that it has cancelled all its
Pressure is mounting on Giles Clarke, chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB),
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been forced to scale down proposals for
Giles Clarke is set to be re-elected as chair of the England and Wales Cricket
Lord Marland, a former treasurer of the Conservative Party, has confirmed that he will be
American billionaire Sir Allen Stanford has refuted claims that he is set to end a
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly entered into discussions about the possibility
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a major overhaul of domestic cricket
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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