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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Study news

The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
La Maison myBlend opened its doors to the world over a year ago last summer
Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by Pilates, barre and
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
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.
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Cryotherapy
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Lockers
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Snowroom
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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
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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
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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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

Study news

The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
La Maison myBlend opened its doors to the world over a year ago last summer
Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by Pilates, barre and
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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