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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

governance news

The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
British skincare and spa brand Medik8 has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) status, making it
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Multi-award-winning musician, Stormzy, has joined forces with Crystal Palace FC forward Wilfried Zaha to take
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
Lifestyle and wellness brand Bamford has been certified as an official B Corporation (B Corp)
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
British skincare and spa brand Elemis has announced its new status as a Certified B
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
A new Sports Governance Academy (SGA), designed to support, develop and connect people working in
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Bill Beaumont has confirmed that he will stand for a second term as World Rugby
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
Rick Parry, the English Premier League's first chief executive, has been named as chair designate
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
Global boutique fitness giant Xponential Fitness has appointed Michael Abramson, president of D1 Sports Training,
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Opinion
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
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
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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,
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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

governance news

The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
British skincare and spa brand Medik8 has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) status, making it
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Multi-award-winning musician, Stormzy, has joined forces with Crystal Palace FC forward Wilfried Zaha to take
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
Lifestyle and wellness brand Bamford has been certified as an official B Corporation (B Corp)
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
British skincare and spa brand Elemis has announced its new status as a Certified B
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has established an official presence in China, with a company
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
A new Sports Governance Academy (SGA), designed to support, develop and connect people working in
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Bill Beaumont has confirmed that he will stand for a second term as World Rugby
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
Rick Parry, the English Premier League's first chief executive, has been named as chair designate
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
Global boutique fitness giant Xponential Fitness has appointed Michael Abramson, president of D1 Sports Training,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
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
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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