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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

The Wave news

The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Tribe517, a UK-based natural and sustainable artisan spa brand founded by experienced holistic spa therapist
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Donald Trump baby blimp, which was flown over London's Parliament Square in July 2018
North Wales is set to get a wellbeing boost next year with the arrival of
Storm, the new interactive VR coin-op simulator ride from Triotech, is ready to ship the
Margot Krasojević has created a conceptual design for a hydroelectric power plant that uses the
Francl Architecture have created a new ice sports centre in the Canadian city of Surrey,
Cruise operator Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises, is launching the Celebrity Apex,
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
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 15-acre inland surf park in Coleshill, less than
Proposals for a new £10m (US$12.48m, €11.21m) ReefLIVE aquarium in Belfast's Titanic Quarter are to
Aquatic design specialists Cloward H2O have designed a U$150m (€134.8m, £118.6m) waterpark for the JW
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Construction work on The Wave, a £37m indoor water park and leisure centre in Coventry,
Italian architecture practice Studio Fuksas have been tapped to revitalise Monaco's Fontvieille neighbourhood by creating
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) and inland surfing company The Wave have unveiled plans
The Staten Island Zoo in New York, US, has reopened its aquarium following a US$9.2m
Architectural studio 3XN has been selected by the Lemvig City Council and Lemvig Utility to
Swiss design company, Thin Waters Design has launched the Wave Dream Multicolour (WDM); a visual
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
Construction work will finally begin on The Wave Bristol project, after the team behind the
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hotel has announced the submersion of what it claims is
Work is set to begin on Australia's first surf park, after Urbnsurf – the company
Proposals for an open water surf sports lagoon at Sydney Olympic Park have been given
Dutch design practice UNStudio has completed a vast leisure complex in Hangzhou, with a pair
Wavegarden has released the Wavegarden Cove (Cove), a modular system that creates customisable waves for
An 11-year-old girl has died after an incident at a water ride at Drayton Manor
Torontonians have flocked to the city’s beach in record numbers to experience the unveiling of
Liverpool has thrown its hat into the ring to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games if
An 18-acre (7-hectare) waterpark development with unobstructed views of Lake Erie is nearing completion at
Danish architectural practice 3XN have won the competition to design a new, largely wooden, aquatic
The studio of Danish architect Bjarke Ingels have agreed to design a new indoor football
The windswept beaches of Toronto, Canada are set to once again host a seasonal design
SeaWorld will take the next big step in its company-wide evolution this Sunday (8 January),
Australia’s Wave Park Group has proposed bringing one of its URBNSURF parks to Perth as
One day in the not-too distant future, glass windows may be a thing of the
Liverpool will launch an assessment of its infrastructure – including all its sporting facilities –
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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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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.
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Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

The Wave news

The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Tribe517, a UK-based natural and sustainable artisan spa brand founded by experienced holistic spa therapist
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Donald Trump baby blimp, which was flown over London's Parliament Square in July 2018
North Wales is set to get a wellbeing boost next year with the arrival of
Storm, the new interactive VR coin-op simulator ride from Triotech, is ready to ship the
Margot Krasojević has created a conceptual design for a hydroelectric power plant that uses the
Francl Architecture have created a new ice sports centre in the Canadian city of Surrey,
Cruise operator Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises, is launching the Celebrity Apex,
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
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 15-acre inland surf park in Coleshill, less than
Proposals for a new £10m (US$12.48m, €11.21m) ReefLIVE aquarium in Belfast's Titanic Quarter are to
Aquatic design specialists Cloward H2O have designed a U$150m (€134.8m, £118.6m) waterpark for the JW
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Construction work on The Wave, a £37m indoor water park and leisure centre in Coventry,
Italian architecture practice Studio Fuksas have been tapped to revitalise Monaco's Fontvieille neighbourhood by creating
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) and inland surfing company The Wave have unveiled plans
The Staten Island Zoo in New York, US, has reopened its aquarium following a US$9.2m
Architectural studio 3XN has been selected by the Lemvig City Council and Lemvig Utility to
Swiss design company, Thin Waters Design has launched the Wave Dream Multicolour (WDM); a visual
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
Construction work will finally begin on The Wave Bristol project, after the team behind the
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hotel has announced the submersion of what it claims is
Work is set to begin on Australia's first surf park, after Urbnsurf – the company
Proposals for an open water surf sports lagoon at Sydney Olympic Park have been given
Dutch design practice UNStudio has completed a vast leisure complex in Hangzhou, with a pair
Wavegarden has released the Wavegarden Cove (Cove), a modular system that creates customisable waves for
An 11-year-old girl has died after an incident at a water ride at Drayton Manor
Torontonians have flocked to the city’s beach in record numbers to experience the unveiling of
Liverpool has thrown its hat into the ring to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games if
An 18-acre (7-hectare) waterpark development with unobstructed views of Lake Erie is nearing completion at
Danish architectural practice 3XN have won the competition to design a new, largely wooden, aquatic
The studio of Danish architect Bjarke Ingels have agreed to design a new indoor football
The windswept beaches of Toronto, Canada are set to once again host a seasonal design
SeaWorld will take the next big step in its company-wide evolution this Sunday (8 January),
Australia’s Wave Park Group has proposed bringing one of its URBNSURF parks to Perth as
One day in the not-too distant future, glass windows may be a thing of the
Liverpool will launch an assessment of its infrastructure – including all its sporting facilities –
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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