Latest
issue
SIBEC
SIBEC
SIBEC
Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn Follow Health Club Management on Instagram
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

rowing news

Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
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
Book4Time has announced the launch of Day & Resort Passes on its award-winning platform to
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
European spa and wellness consultancy bbspa_Group has ventured into the UK market and launched bbspa_UK
With an increasing number of luxury hotels and resorts offering day and resort passes to
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
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
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Myndstream has introduced four new extra-long playlists of wellness music to offer spas an easy
Wake the Tiger, the Bristol-based immersive art experience, is set to open its 1,000sq m
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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 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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
HCM magazine
Letters
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
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
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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: 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
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

rowing news

Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
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
Book4Time has announced the launch of Day & Resort Passes on its award-winning platform to
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
European spa and wellness consultancy bbspa_Group has ventured into the UK market and launched bbspa_UK
With an increasing number of luxury hotels and resorts offering day and resort passes to
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
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
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Myndstream has introduced four new extra-long playlists of wellness music to offer spas an easy
Wake the Tiger, the Bristol-based immersive art experience, is set to open its 1,000sq m
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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 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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
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
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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: 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
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
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
SIBEC
SIBEC
Partner sites