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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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The owner of a health club chain in Taiwan has publicly apologised after a gas
The express fitness concept, GO! 30 Minute Workout, has sold its first two franchises in
Curves International, the express workout chain for women founded by Gary Heavin in 1995, has
Health and fitness companies in South Korea are expanding their efforts in an attempt to
World Class Fitness Polska’s latest club is halfway to achieving its target membership of 1,000,
An environmentally-aware health club has opened in the heart of the Amazon. The 60,000sq ft
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The International Institute for Anti-Aging (IIAA) – based in Canada – has appointed the first
Gold’s Gym is on target to open 1,000 franchised clubs by the end of 2010,
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to conduct random checks on registered
Fitness was one of the bright spots in the American sports equipment market according to
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has today (10 March) announced the appointment of Harm Tegelaars
Brentford Football Club has won the Community Club of the Year award at the inaugural
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Health and fitness franchise company Energie Fitness has made a bid – believed to be
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is revamping the gyms at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
Esporta has extended its Fitcrew concept – which was launched last August for 12- to
Parkwood Leisure has announced that it is to develop its first private health and fitness
Parkwood Leisure has begun rolling out an online booking facility at the local authority-owned leisure
Broxbourne Council has launched Food 4 Fitness, an initiative at its leisure facilities which aims
Impulse Leisure is set to complete its revamped Corringham Leisure Centre in Thurrock, Essex, following
Manchester-based Modus Properties and Bucharest partner Nova Imobiliare plan to build a £280m (US$491m, e408m)
Following the success of the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) first convention in December 2005,
As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards within the fitness industry and protecting
The newly-refurbished Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair, UK, has announced the opening of its spa
Ian Burke, former chief executive of Holmes Place Health and Fitness has joined leisure and
Liverpool City Council has given approval for work to start on a new 50m pool
Two separate schemes from SkillsActive and the Top Link programme are aiming to get more
The five-a-side football centre operator, Goals Soccer Centres has noted an increase in pre-tax profits
Edinburgh’s Warrender Swim Centre has reopened following a £1.6m refurbishment. The pool – which is
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) is to hold a Women’s Day on 11 March at Pemberton
Haringey Council has launched its revamped Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, following a £2.2m investment. In
A £1m fitness development has opened at Soccer Sensations in Craven Park, Hull. Fitness Sensations
Whitbread’s chief executive Alan Parker has insisted that the group will not be broken up
Esporta has been knocked out of the Next Generation Clubs auction after its offer of
ADDleisure, the AIM-listed company formed to develop products and services in the health and leisure
The Stadium Health and Fitness club, based at the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield, has become
Following its acquisition of Crown Sports last month, LA Fitness has sold 15 of the
The discovery that a cat in Germany has been killed by bird flu has created
UK Sport and the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) have released a progress report on the
Fitronics co-founder Allister Rollins has won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the
Curves International has appointed its senior vice president of marketing, Mike Raymond, to the position
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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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Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Letters
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Insight
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
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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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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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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
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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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Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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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
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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.
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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Latest news

The owner of a health club chain in Taiwan has publicly apologised after a gas
The express fitness concept, GO! 30 Minute Workout, has sold its first two franchises in
Curves International, the express workout chain for women founded by Gary Heavin in 1995, has
Health and fitness companies in South Korea are expanding their efforts in an attempt to
World Class Fitness Polska’s latest club is halfway to achieving its target membership of 1,000,
An environmentally-aware health club has opened in the heart of the Amazon. The 60,000sq ft
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
The International Institute for Anti-Aging (IIAA) – based in Canada – has appointed the first
Gold’s Gym is on target to open 1,000 franchised clubs by the end of 2010,
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to conduct random checks on registered
Fitness was one of the bright spots in the American sports equipment market according to
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has today (10 March) announced the appointment of Harm Tegelaars
Brentford Football Club has won the Community Club of the Year award at the inaugural
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Health and fitness franchise company Energie Fitness has made a bid – believed to be
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is revamping the gyms at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
Esporta has extended its Fitcrew concept – which was launched last August for 12- to
Parkwood Leisure has announced that it is to develop its first private health and fitness
Parkwood Leisure has begun rolling out an online booking facility at the local authority-owned leisure
Broxbourne Council has launched Food 4 Fitness, an initiative at its leisure facilities which aims
Impulse Leisure is set to complete its revamped Corringham Leisure Centre in Thurrock, Essex, following
Manchester-based Modus Properties and Bucharest partner Nova Imobiliare plan to build a £280m (US$491m, e408m)
Following the success of the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) first convention in December 2005,
As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards within the fitness industry and protecting
The newly-refurbished Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair, UK, has announced the opening of its spa
Ian Burke, former chief executive of Holmes Place Health and Fitness has joined leisure and
Liverpool City Council has given approval for work to start on a new 50m pool
Two separate schemes from SkillsActive and the Top Link programme are aiming to get more
The five-a-side football centre operator, Goals Soccer Centres has noted an increase in pre-tax profits
Edinburgh’s Warrender Swim Centre has reopened following a £1.6m refurbishment. The pool – which is
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) is to hold a Women’s Day on 11 March at Pemberton
Haringey Council has launched its revamped Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, following a £2.2m investment. In
A £1m fitness development has opened at Soccer Sensations in Craven Park, Hull. Fitness Sensations
Whitbread’s chief executive Alan Parker has insisted that the group will not be broken up
Esporta has been knocked out of the Next Generation Clubs auction after its offer of
ADDleisure, the AIM-listed company formed to develop products and services in the health and leisure
The Stadium Health and Fitness club, based at the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield, has become
Following its acquisition of Crown Sports last month, LA Fitness has sold 15 of the
The discovery that a cat in Germany has been killed by bird flu has created
UK Sport and the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) have released a progress report on the
Fitronics co-founder Allister Rollins has won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the
Curves International has appointed its senior vice president of marketing, Mike Raymond, to the position
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HCM promotional features
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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