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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

gym news

Gold’s Gym in Dallas, US, has agreed to acquire all 23 clubs operated by The
Fitness First has announced it will double the pace of its UK and Australia club
An industry-wide coalition of physical activity advocates is urging Britons to lace up their trainers
Work is underway on the £1.2m redevelopment of the Kinmel Manor hotel in Abergele, Wales,
The first ever Olympic Games to take place in South America will see all athletic
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Turkish operator MACFit is rolling out its low-cost concept following the launch of its first
Fitness First had cause for double celebration on Monday (1 September) as the recovering gym
Work on a £37m sports stadium to house both York City Football Club and the
The Gym Group is to undertake a review of its existing supplier contract with Matrix
The Welsh coastal region of Aberavon is to become home to a new multi-million pound
Nottingham City Council is looking to the heavens to power a number of its leisure
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
Set to join the P&O fleet in March 2015, the greatly anticipated 1,082ft (330m) cruise
With two years to go to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Technogym has
Scientists may have discovered the part of the brain responsible for exercise motivation, according to
The Domain Bahrain boutique hotel, which opened late in 2013, has finally unveiled its Vie
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site,
Selfie-snapping narcissists are the biggest pain in the gluteals for British gymgoers, according to a
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Soon to be launched gym chain 1Rebel has scored an early coup by securing the
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload
US Fitness has announced it has added Sport & Health’s 23 clubs to its portfolio.
Nine out of every 10 employees who try a new fitness or wellness activity feel
The co-founder of London-based group fitness studio chain Heartcore Fitness has revealed ambitious expansion plans
énergie Fitness is the new operator of Naas Health and Fitness, a 31,000sq ft (2,880sq
A new survey of fitness professionals has revealed that as many as 84 per cent
SportsArt Fitness equipment is to be used in academic research to measure how much kinetic
Harry Sowerby, the original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF) in 1999, is returning to
The Hotel Bellevue has relaunched as a five-star property on the Croatian island of Lošinj,
PureGym is to continue its expansion after the failed merger with The Gym Group by
The Gym Group is “positively exploring” foreign markets and engaging in discussions with a number
English football club Bristol Rovers wants to help its fans emulate the fitness of its
A number of high-profile gym chains and businesses will be demonstrating the potential for health
VisitScotland has produced Edinburgh’s first ever ultimate survival guide to help festivalgoers make the most
Anytime Fitness Basingstoke has trialled a new customer feedback solution called RatingsPlus ahead of its
Be it sleeping in or skipping the gym, everyone wishes they could kick those bad
Boxing legend and two-time World Champion David Haye is to launch a flagship 'Hayemaker Gym'
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early
The Academy Health Club in Harrogate is embarking on a comprehensive gym refurbishment expected to
Health and fitness industry figureheads have rebuffed the sensational health claims reported on the Daily
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has won planning permission for a 50-storey mixed-use skyscraper in
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
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
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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.
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Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

gym news

Gold’s Gym in Dallas, US, has agreed to acquire all 23 clubs operated by The
Fitness First has announced it will double the pace of its UK and Australia club
An industry-wide coalition of physical activity advocates is urging Britons to lace up their trainers
Work is underway on the £1.2m redevelopment of the Kinmel Manor hotel in Abergele, Wales,
The first ever Olympic Games to take place in South America will see all athletic
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Turkish operator MACFit is rolling out its low-cost concept following the launch of its first
Fitness First had cause for double celebration on Monday (1 September) as the recovering gym
Work on a £37m sports stadium to house both York City Football Club and the
The Gym Group is to undertake a review of its existing supplier contract with Matrix
The Welsh coastal region of Aberavon is to become home to a new multi-million pound
Nottingham City Council is looking to the heavens to power a number of its leisure
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
Set to join the P&O fleet in March 2015, the greatly anticipated 1,082ft (330m) cruise
With two years to go to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Technogym has
Scientists may have discovered the part of the brain responsible for exercise motivation, according to
The Domain Bahrain boutique hotel, which opened late in 2013, has finally unveiled its Vie
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site,
Selfie-snapping narcissists are the biggest pain in the gluteals for British gymgoers, according to a
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Soon to be launched gym chain 1Rebel has scored an early coup by securing the
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload
US Fitness has announced it has added Sport & Health’s 23 clubs to its portfolio.
Nine out of every 10 employees who try a new fitness or wellness activity feel
The co-founder of London-based group fitness studio chain Heartcore Fitness has revealed ambitious expansion plans
énergie Fitness is the new operator of Naas Health and Fitness, a 31,000sq ft (2,880sq
A new survey of fitness professionals has revealed that as many as 84 per cent
SportsArt Fitness equipment is to be used in academic research to measure how much kinetic
Harry Sowerby, the original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF) in 1999, is returning to
The Hotel Bellevue has relaunched as a five-star property on the Croatian island of Lošinj,
PureGym is to continue its expansion after the failed merger with The Gym Group by
The Gym Group is “positively exploring” foreign markets and engaging in discussions with a number
English football club Bristol Rovers wants to help its fans emulate the fitness of its
A number of high-profile gym chains and businesses will be demonstrating the potential for health
VisitScotland has produced Edinburgh’s first ever ultimate survival guide to help festivalgoers make the most
Anytime Fitness Basingstoke has trialled a new customer feedback solution called RatingsPlus ahead of its
Be it sleeping in or skipping the gym, everyone wishes they could kick those bad
Boxing legend and two-time World Champion David Haye is to launch a flagship 'Hayemaker Gym'
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early
The Academy Health Club in Harrogate is embarking on a comprehensive gym refurbishment expected to
Health and fitness industry figureheads have rebuffed the sensational health claims reported on the Daily
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has won planning permission for a 50-storey mixed-use skyscraper in
3876 - 3900 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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.
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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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