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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Research news

The Scottish Highlands are set to become the hub for British space travel, a sector
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
Bob Roth, CEO of the nonprofit David Lynch Foundation and an expert on Transcendental Meditation,
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
A new attraction set to house more than 100,000 Bob Dylan artefacts will open in
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
Sheffield based health and wellbeing providers Westfield Health and SIV have revealed a collaborative new
The 2018 Sport Summit, in association with Howden,will mark the official launch of the Sport
Almost one in four British people never exercise, with some admitting to avoiding physical activities
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
Could your clients benefit from PEMF? PEMF stands for Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field therapy; the
Global spa management company Resense has partnered with EarthCheck, a scientific benchmarking certification and advisory
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Sport should focus on having more women leaders, in order to bring about cultural change
Winners of the inaugural ukactive Awards were revealed at a gala dinner in Manchester last
The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) will hold an event this October in Budapest
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Dan Buettner – who identified the five places in the world where people live the
American Spa is bringing back its Women in Wellness Leadership Conference twice in 2019. The
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The 17th International Sauna Congress took place earlier this month in the twin cities of
MoveGB is the UK’s largest every activity membership, with over 300,000 users and more than
Giving town and cities more powers to decide over taxation and public spending could improve
Physical exercise and keeping fit can protect against the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has partnered with Timeshifter, a jet lag app developed by
The Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, is launching a new attraction that promises
A collection of 41 organisations across China have come together in efforts to better protect
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects have won the international design competition for the Chengdu Natural History
The Activity Alliance has launched a new initiative as part of efforts to offer disabled
He's created everything from hotel and restaurant interiors to Olympic torches and outdoor gym equipment.
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
London mayor Sadiq Khan has set out a £1.1bn vision for East Bank at Queen
A new study has suggested that there is an "urgent need" for evidence-based guidelines around
A new research report into the work of Sportscotland has found that participation programmes supported
A design team led by US studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Australian architects Woods
Swedish training equipment manufacturer, Exxentric, has launched a new product line based on its innovative
Research expert Tonia Callender has joined the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI) as a research
There are not many people out there that, given the option, would deliberately choose to
Increased consumer awareness of the benefits of exercise, flexible offers at gyms and advances in
Wellness design firm A.W. Lake has opened its new headquarters in Northern Colorado, with the
Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech and services company
The University of Derby has announced a new partnership with the London College of Beauty
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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
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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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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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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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
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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Recovery
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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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: New Balanced Body Education® For Fitness Instructors endorsed by Active IQ
Balanced Body ®, global leaders in Pilates equipment and education, have received Active IQ endorsement for its newly launched professional education programme specifically designed to upskill fitness instructors with a Group Reformer Pilates certification in direct response to global market demand.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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

Research news

The Scottish Highlands are set to become the hub for British space travel, a sector
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
Bob Roth, CEO of the nonprofit David Lynch Foundation and an expert on Transcendental Meditation,
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
A new attraction set to house more than 100,000 Bob Dylan artefacts will open in
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
Sheffield based health and wellbeing providers Westfield Health and SIV have revealed a collaborative new
The 2018 Sport Summit, in association with Howden,will mark the official launch of the Sport
Almost one in four British people never exercise, with some admitting to avoiding physical activities
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
Could your clients benefit from PEMF? PEMF stands for Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field therapy; the
Global spa management company Resense has partnered with EarthCheck, a scientific benchmarking certification and advisory
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Sport should focus on having more women leaders, in order to bring about cultural change
Winners of the inaugural ukactive Awards were revealed at a gala dinner in Manchester last
The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) will hold an event this October in Budapest
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Dan Buettner – who identified the five places in the world where people live the
American Spa is bringing back its Women in Wellness Leadership Conference twice in 2019. The
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The 17th International Sauna Congress took place earlier this month in the twin cities of
MoveGB is the UK’s largest every activity membership, with over 300,000 users and more than
Giving town and cities more powers to decide over taxation and public spending could improve
Physical exercise and keeping fit can protect against the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has partnered with Timeshifter, a jet lag app developed by
The Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, is launching a new attraction that promises
A collection of 41 organisations across China have come together in efforts to better protect
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects have won the international design competition for the Chengdu Natural History
The Activity Alliance has launched a new initiative as part of efforts to offer disabled
He's created everything from hotel and restaurant interiors to Olympic torches and outdoor gym equipment.
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
London mayor Sadiq Khan has set out a £1.1bn vision for East Bank at Queen
A new study has suggested that there is an "urgent need" for evidence-based guidelines around
A new research report into the work of Sportscotland has found that participation programmes supported
A design team led by US studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Australian architects Woods
Swedish training equipment manufacturer, Exxentric, has launched a new product line based on its innovative
Research expert Tonia Callender has joined the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI) as a research
There are not many people out there that, given the option, would deliberately choose to
Increased consumer awareness of the benefits of exercise, flexible offers at gyms and advances in
Wellness design firm A.W. Lake has opened its new headquarters in Northern Colorado, with the
Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech and services company
The University of Derby has announced a new partnership with the London College of Beauty
1126 - 1150 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
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: New Balanced Body Education® For Fitness Instructors endorsed by Active IQ
Balanced Body ®, global leaders in Pilates equipment and education, have received Active IQ endorsement for its newly launched professional education programme specifically designed to upskill fitness instructors with a Group Reformer Pilates certification in direct response to global market demand.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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