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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Latest news

Leisure giant Whitbread has dismissed rumours that it is gearing up for a sale of
Bristol City Council has taken the city’s leisure facilities back under its control after the
Curves International has partnered with The Cooper Institute to expand and formalise the fitness and
A championship golf club in Wales will provide the backdrop to a £2.5m health club
Bannatyne Fitness has signed a multi-million pound deal with international equipment supplier, Technogym. As part
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is gearing up for its 14th annual Commit to Get
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
21 Minute Convenience Fitness is the latest express workout concept to set its sights on
Russian fitness enthusiasts are gearing up for the country’s biggest health and fitness event, which
A £1.45m grant has been awarded to improve community health and leisure facilities in South
Total Fitness has joined the International Fitness Club Network (IFCN) to offer corporate memberships at
The first new leisure centre to be built in Belfast for over 20 years opened
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
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
Leisure Connection has secured another Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the London
Fitness First plans to incorporate new concepts in design and programming throughout its estate over
The FIA and the Performing Right Society (PRS) have entered into a dialogue to investigate
DC Leisure-managed River Park Leisure Centre plans to take exercise classes to schools and youth
Boxercise plans to take its training courses overseas after being awarded the European Trademark for
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Nominations for the REPs 2005 Exceptional Achievement Awards have already been received but more are
Dr Peter Schutte, the Head of Advisory of the Medical Defence Union has recently written
Leisure Connection has secured its second Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the
3d Leisure has launched a buddy system to improve customer service and increase retention levels
A cross-governmental action plan for improving the nation’s health and activity levels has been published.
Work begins later this month on a £12m leisure complex at Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. The
Media reports regarding the superbug in UK health clubs and gyms are inaccurate and unfounded,
The government’s proposals to extend family-friendly working rights have been welcomed by trade unions but
Hartlepool Council and Tees Valley Regeneration are looking into the feasibility of refurbishing or completely
The De Vere Group has appointed marketing company Synergy to mastermind a UK campaign to
A new children’s fitness facility is set to open at Gateshead Leisure Leisure Centre on
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
The LivingWell chain of health clubs is to install new Precor cardiovascular equipment across 36
Following the successful introduction of a SHOKK gym at its Dukeries Leisure Centre a year
Macclesfield leisure centres teamed up with Warburtons Bread to offer children across the borough free
UK-basd health club chain Holmes Place has agreed a deal with internet mapping company Multimap
The Robert Gordon University has officially opened RGU: SPORT – a new £11m sports centre
Membership numbers at Whitbread’s 65-strong David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) club chain have fallen, according to
The London Development Agency (LDA) has promised the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) a grant
The Welsh Assembly, in conjunction with the Sports Council for Wales, has agreed to help
The British Wheel of Yoga has signed up more than 200 members to the Register
The ban on smoking in public places in Ireland has cost the country’s pubs £80m
12,300
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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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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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
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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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
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Research
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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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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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Letters
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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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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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: 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.
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: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Latest news

Leisure giant Whitbread has dismissed rumours that it is gearing up for a sale of
Bristol City Council has taken the city’s leisure facilities back under its control after the
Curves International has partnered with The Cooper Institute to expand and formalise the fitness and
A championship golf club in Wales will provide the backdrop to a £2.5m health club
Bannatyne Fitness has signed a multi-million pound deal with international equipment supplier, Technogym. As part
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is gearing up for its 14th annual Commit to Get
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
21 Minute Convenience Fitness is the latest express workout concept to set its sights on
Russian fitness enthusiasts are gearing up for the country’s biggest health and fitness event, which
A £1.45m grant has been awarded to improve community health and leisure facilities in South
Total Fitness has joined the International Fitness Club Network (IFCN) to offer corporate memberships at
The first new leisure centre to be built in Belfast for over 20 years opened
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
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
Leisure Connection has secured another Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the London
Fitness First plans to incorporate new concepts in design and programming throughout its estate over
The FIA and the Performing Right Society (PRS) have entered into a dialogue to investigate
DC Leisure-managed River Park Leisure Centre plans to take exercise classes to schools and youth
Boxercise plans to take its training courses overseas after being awarded the European Trademark for
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Nominations for the REPs 2005 Exceptional Achievement Awards have already been received but more are
Dr Peter Schutte, the Head of Advisory of the Medical Defence Union has recently written
Leisure Connection has secured its second Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the
3d Leisure has launched a buddy system to improve customer service and increase retention levels
A cross-governmental action plan for improving the nation’s health and activity levels has been published.
Work begins later this month on a £12m leisure complex at Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. The
Media reports regarding the superbug in UK health clubs and gyms are inaccurate and unfounded,
The government’s proposals to extend family-friendly working rights have been welcomed by trade unions but
Hartlepool Council and Tees Valley Regeneration are looking into the feasibility of refurbishing or completely
The De Vere Group has appointed marketing company Synergy to mastermind a UK campaign to
A new children’s fitness facility is set to open at Gateshead Leisure Leisure Centre on
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
The LivingWell chain of health clubs is to install new Precor cardiovascular equipment across 36
Following the successful introduction of a SHOKK gym at its Dukeries Leisure Centre a year
Macclesfield leisure centres teamed up with Warburtons Bread to offer children across the borough free
UK-basd health club chain Holmes Place has agreed a deal with internet mapping company Multimap
The Robert Gordon University has officially opened RGU: SPORT – a new £11m sports centre
Membership numbers at Whitbread’s 65-strong David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) club chain have fallen, according to
The London Development Agency (LDA) has promised the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) a grant
The Welsh Assembly, in conjunction with the Sports Council for Wales, has agreed to help
The British Wheel of Yoga has signed up more than 200 members to the Register
The ban on smoking in public places in Ireland has cost the country’s pubs £80m
10901 - 10915 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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: 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.
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: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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