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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Training news

The Museums Association (MA) is bringing back its Transformers programme – a scheme designed to
Skincare brand Babor invited distribution partners from around the world to an international conference at
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter CIDESCO held its 64th World Congress in Dublin,
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
US National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise the Washington Wizards is creating a new training facility
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Sports nutrition industry leader, Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce the ON Gold Standard Awards
Spa operator Raison d’Etre will open a two-storey, 4,600sq m (49,514sq ft) LivNordic Spa at
Discovery Place, a group of science-based attractions in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced
The national governing bodies (NGB) of cricket, hockey and netball have joined forces in a
Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of
Nuffield Health has today (30 September) acquired cognitive behavioural therapy business CBT Services, enabling the
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
Trampoline chain Oxygen Freejumping and intrepid explorer Bear Grylls have teamed up to launch a
Former Soma Bay, Egypt area spa director Tanya Talreja has launched a new spa company,
The nationwide network of 45 County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) has invested in a board development
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
Merlin Entertainments has been to court today for health and safety breaches in relation to
A pilot programme by National Museums Liverpool (NML) created to improve dementia care will soon
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Alton Towers operator Merlin is due in court today for a verdict on the Smiler
Working closely with internationally renowned Sleep Doctor Michael J. Breus Ph.D., wellness resort operator Six
Equipment provider Escape Fitness has transformed its Cambridgeshire testing centre into a fitness studio for
Several UK sports organisations – including national governing bodies and Premier League football clubs –
British skincare brand Elemis has appointed two new executives to its US-based team: Annet King
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
James Pallotta, the American investor in charge of Italian football club AS Roma, has claimed
Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, officially opened on 29 August 2016 and involved a partnership
Everyone Active are proud to be the only operator to hold Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
Precor’s new P82 console has been designed to help operators save time and keep pace
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a trio
Physical Company, provider of complete fitness solutions, has unveiled 16 new products at Leisure Industry
The latest innovation by Matrix Fitness - the S-Drive Performance Trainer is set to take
Concordia Leisure Center in Cramlington, Northumberland, has reopened to the public following a £3.1m redevelopment
Escape’s new Deck 2.0 is designed to be used in three different modes Step, Ramp
Leisure and travel giant TUI is to create more than 2,000 new apprentices in the
The enhanced TRX Commercial Suspension Trainer is designed to give health clubs, gyms and yoga
Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare are the first towns to benefit from floodlit artificial pitches under
Budget supermarket Aldi will fund a grassroots rugby initiative in Ireland with the aspiration of
Populous is aiming to secure 10 major projects in China over the next five years
University of Bath has reopened the high performance gym at its Sports Training Village, following
French health club operator Genae Club has established its fifth site to grow its burgeoning
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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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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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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.
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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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
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.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
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
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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

Training news

The Museums Association (MA) is bringing back its Transformers programme – a scheme designed to
Skincare brand Babor invited distribution partners from around the world to an international conference at
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter CIDESCO held its 64th World Congress in Dublin,
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less has partnered with app provider Virtuagym to create a fitness, nutrition
US National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise the Washington Wizards is creating a new training facility
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Sports nutrition industry leader, Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce the ON Gold Standard Awards
Spa operator Raison d’Etre will open a two-storey, 4,600sq m (49,514sq ft) LivNordic Spa at
Discovery Place, a group of science-based attractions in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced
The national governing bodies (NGB) of cricket, hockey and netball have joined forces in a
Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of
Nuffield Health has today (30 September) acquired cognitive behavioural therapy business CBT Services, enabling the
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
Trampoline chain Oxygen Freejumping and intrepid explorer Bear Grylls have teamed up to launch a
Former Soma Bay, Egypt area spa director Tanya Talreja has launched a new spa company,
The nationwide network of 45 County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) has invested in a board development
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
Merlin Entertainments has been to court today for health and safety breaches in relation to
A pilot programme by National Museums Liverpool (NML) created to improve dementia care will soon
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Alton Towers operator Merlin is due in court today for a verdict on the Smiler
Working closely with internationally renowned Sleep Doctor Michael J. Breus Ph.D., wellness resort operator Six
Equipment provider Escape Fitness has transformed its Cambridgeshire testing centre into a fitness studio for
Several UK sports organisations – including national governing bodies and Premier League football clubs –
British skincare brand Elemis has appointed two new executives to its US-based team: Annet King
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
James Pallotta, the American investor in charge of Italian football club AS Roma, has claimed
Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, officially opened on 29 August 2016 and involved a partnership
Everyone Active are proud to be the only operator to hold Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
Precor’s new P82 console has been designed to help operators save time and keep pace
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a trio
Physical Company, provider of complete fitness solutions, has unveiled 16 new products at Leisure Industry
The latest innovation by Matrix Fitness - the S-Drive Performance Trainer is set to take
Concordia Leisure Center in Cramlington, Northumberland, has reopened to the public following a £3.1m redevelopment
Escape’s new Deck 2.0 is designed to be used in three different modes Step, Ramp
Leisure and travel giant TUI is to create more than 2,000 new apprentices in the
The enhanced TRX Commercial Suspension Trainer is designed to give health clubs, gyms and yoga
Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare are the first towns to benefit from floodlit artificial pitches under
Budget supermarket Aldi will fund a grassroots rugby initiative in Ireland with the aspiration of
Populous is aiming to secure 10 major projects in China over the next five years
University of Bath has reopened the high performance gym at its Sports Training Village, following
French health club operator Genae Club has established its fifth site to grow its burgeoning
2176 - 2200 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
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.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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