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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

fitness news

Team Combat taster sessions have proved so popular with children in Stockton on Tees that
Fitness industry training company YMCAfit is to offer its students a new way of learning
Ronnie Erskine, previously operations manager at the Barnsley Premier Leisure managed Dearneside Leisure Centre, have
The National Lottery's Awards for All fund has granted £10,000 to three inclusive fitness clubs
The Dome Leisure Centre in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is offering youngsters in the area the chance
Certified esthetician and cosmetologist Loretta Taylor has become director of spa operations for the Oneida
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
Lifetime, the fitness training organisation, has unveiled its a new 3D projection system, designed to
Fifteen young people have embarked on a new training programme which will give them automatic
The new Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is set to officially open on 1
JJB Sports has said that it plans to continue expanding its fitness club operations despite
ISPAL is happy to announce that the 1st4sport L1 in coaching indoor rowing will be
Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Registrar Jean-Ann Marnoch set out her plans for the future
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A training initiative to prepare 18-24-years-olds for a career in the health and wellbeing sector
Construction work has begun on the £8.2m leisure centre and library in Maghull, Merseyside as
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) will be launching an online learning package for students participating
A new £75,000 range of resistance equipment has been installed at the Turf Moor Leisure
Leisure facilities operated by North Country Leisure (NCL) have reopened across Northumberland and Cumbria following
Kingston College, Performance Training Solutions (PTS) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) have
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is to expand its W Hotels portfolio in the UK
The winners of the annual FLAME (Fitness Leadership and Management Excellence) awards were announced at
The Leisure Database Company will launch its new Fitness Market Monitor on 1 December. Aimed
Plans for a £30.6m health and sports complex in Bolton, near Manchester, have progressed with
Just arrived in the UK, and distributed by Flicx is the new "A" frame design
Pulse Fitness and Wellness UK, an interactive fitness provider for children, have joined forces to
Construction work has begun on a £12m dual-use sports and social centre – the flagship
Koko Fitness, the fitness technology and equipment company that developed the Koko Smartrainer, announced its
Samsung – one of the largest companies in South Korea, accounting for 18 per cent
North Castle Partners’ portfolio company International Fitness Holdings (IFH) – owner of the World Health
The first Hilton Fitness by Precor facility on the Balearic island of Majorca has opened
Precor has recently donated state-of-the-art fitness equipment to the coalition forces serving in Afghanistan. Ralf
Voted for by fitness professionals worldwide, this year’s Nova7 award winners included SportsArt (Best Strength
Town Sports International (TSI) has expanded its partnership with Healthways to offer the Healthways SilverSneakers
Tony de Leede, the founder of Fitness First Australia, has announced that he is stepping
The PuLi hotel and spa in Shanghai, China will be ready to open in early
Work is underway on the first phase of the regeneration of Hengrove Park in Bristol,
A series of YogaFit teacher-training workshops will take place in locations across the US. Open
Planet Fitness’ new R100m (US$12.25m, 8.65m euro, £6.6m) premium sports spa facility is due to
Birkmyre Pavilion in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire has opened following a refurbishment project which included the installation
The Fitness Industry Association's (FIA) acclaimed go initiative, which targets obesity and inactivity in teenage
Property group Midas has started construction on a new 80-bedroom hotel as part of a
12,300
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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
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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
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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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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
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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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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.
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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.
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Cryotherapy
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Lockers
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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fitness news

Team Combat taster sessions have proved so popular with children in Stockton on Tees that
Fitness industry training company YMCAfit is to offer its students a new way of learning
Ronnie Erskine, previously operations manager at the Barnsley Premier Leisure managed Dearneside Leisure Centre, have
The National Lottery's Awards for All fund has granted £10,000 to three inclusive fitness clubs
The Dome Leisure Centre in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is offering youngsters in the area the chance
Certified esthetician and cosmetologist Loretta Taylor has become director of spa operations for the Oneida
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
Lifetime, the fitness training organisation, has unveiled its a new 3D projection system, designed to
Fifteen young people have embarked on a new training programme which will give them automatic
The new Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is set to officially open on 1
JJB Sports has said that it plans to continue expanding its fitness club operations despite
ISPAL is happy to announce that the 1st4sport L1 in coaching indoor rowing will be
Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Registrar Jean-Ann Marnoch set out her plans for the future
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A training initiative to prepare 18-24-years-olds for a career in the health and wellbeing sector
Construction work has begun on the £8.2m leisure centre and library in Maghull, Merseyside as
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) will be launching an online learning package for students participating
A new £75,000 range of resistance equipment has been installed at the Turf Moor Leisure
Leisure facilities operated by North Country Leisure (NCL) have reopened across Northumberland and Cumbria following
Kingston College, Performance Training Solutions (PTS) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) have
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is to expand its W Hotels portfolio in the UK
The winners of the annual FLAME (Fitness Leadership and Management Excellence) awards were announced at
The Leisure Database Company will launch its new Fitness Market Monitor on 1 December. Aimed
Plans for a £30.6m health and sports complex in Bolton, near Manchester, have progressed with
Just arrived in the UK, and distributed by Flicx is the new "A" frame design
Pulse Fitness and Wellness UK, an interactive fitness provider for children, have joined forces to
Construction work has begun on a £12m dual-use sports and social centre – the flagship
Koko Fitness, the fitness technology and equipment company that developed the Koko Smartrainer, announced its
Samsung – one of the largest companies in South Korea, accounting for 18 per cent
North Castle Partners’ portfolio company International Fitness Holdings (IFH) – owner of the World Health
The first Hilton Fitness by Precor facility on the Balearic island of Majorca has opened
Precor has recently donated state-of-the-art fitness equipment to the coalition forces serving in Afghanistan. Ralf
Voted for by fitness professionals worldwide, this year’s Nova7 award winners included SportsArt (Best Strength
Town Sports International (TSI) has expanded its partnership with Healthways to offer the Healthways SilverSneakers
Tony de Leede, the founder of Fitness First Australia, has announced that he is stepping
The PuLi hotel and spa in Shanghai, China will be ready to open in early
Work is underway on the first phase of the regeneration of Hengrove Park in Bristol,
A series of YogaFit teacher-training workshops will take place in locations across the US. Open
Planet Fitness’ new R100m (US$12.25m, 8.65m euro, £6.6m) premium sports spa facility is due to
Birkmyre Pavilion in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire has opened following a refurbishment project which included the installation
The Fitness Industry Association's (FIA) acclaimed go initiative, which targets obesity and inactivity in teenage
Property group Midas has started construction on a new 80-bedroom hotel as part of a
10976 - 11000 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
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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