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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

fitness news

Ritz-Carlton has unveiled its newest offering with the official opening of its Aruba location on
Le Richemond, a part of the Dorchester Collection, which overlooks Lake Geneva in Switzerland, has
UK leisure trusts are being invited to bid for a share of £2m worth of
Health, sports and leisure group David Lloyd Leisure has introduced a discounted health club membership
Microsoft has chosen fitness brand Body Training Systems to provide video workouts for Xbox Fitness
Vivacity, the not-for-profit organisation which manages many of Peterborough’s culture and leisure facilities on behalf
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Functional fitness specialist, Jordan Fitness, has introduced a new Portable Core Trainer to its range
Women-only franchise Vivafit opened its fourth Singapore club in August. The club adopts Vivafit’s new
Hard Candy Fitness, the international premium fitness club chain founded by music icon Madonna –
The Westin brand has made its return to Singapore following a 12 year absence with
Premier Training International has announced an increase of 49 per cent in the number of
A new fitness qualification has been launched combining the Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A new Espa-branded spa has opened at the Nizuc Resort and Spa in Cancun, Mexico.
Online gym pass provider payasUgym has announced an agreement to work with Virgin Active, in
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is today (12 November) hosting the first oral evidence
Over a quarter of a billion wearable health and fitness sensing devices will be shipped
Fitness industry veteran Peter Guy has launched GymWorks - a 13,000 sq ft health club
Members at independent, family-run health club Fit In Gym in Warrington are embracing a new
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Ritz-Carlton has opened it first hotel in Bangalore, India complete with a fitness club and
The health club at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green, Lancashire has launched a new
Upgraded facilities at the One Leisure centre in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK have been officially
Former CEO of Fitness First, Colin Waggett, has spoken to Leisure Opportunities about his new
Escape Fitness Urethane Dumbbells and SBX T600 Dumbbells have been awarded a free weights certification
Streatham’s new multi-million pound ice and leisure centre, which will replace the Streatham ice rink
The Galgorm Resort and Spa in County Antrim, Northern Ireland has received planning permission for
Hyatt Hotels has entered into a management agreement with Claremont Group, a New York-based real
Austrian fitness app Runtastic has launched a new feature that provides runners with stories as
The InterContinental Davos, located 1,580m (5,183ft) above sea level in the Swiss Alps, is set
An All Party Commission on Physical Activity has been established in an attempt to help
A new indoor swimming pool, spa and sports centre will open on 5 July 2014
Marriott International’s luxury brand JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion in India
Hyatt Hotels has acquired The Peabody Orlando and rebranded it as Hyatt Regency Orlando –
Thailand-based Minor Hotels Group has unveiled an Anantara-branded property on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
A new £16m swimming pool and leisure complex has opened in South Shields, Tyne and
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has launched a new luxury hotel and spa in Holborn, London
Octane Fitness x-trainer supplier has installed its new Octane Fitness LateralX with Cross Circuit dumb
A new premium health club concept – LAX – has launched its first club in
theclub at DoubleTree by Hilton, at Cadbury house in Congresbury has completed a £600,000 refurbishment
Independent health club, The Pulse in Ripley, Derbyshire, has elected to work with Jordan Fitness
More than 700 children took part in a day of activities and healthy competition designed
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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
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Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
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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
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
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
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
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Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
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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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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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01-04 Oct 2024
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

Ritz-Carlton has unveiled its newest offering with the official opening of its Aruba location on
Le Richemond, a part of the Dorchester Collection, which overlooks Lake Geneva in Switzerland, has
UK leisure trusts are being invited to bid for a share of £2m worth of
Health, sports and leisure group David Lloyd Leisure has introduced a discounted health club membership
Microsoft has chosen fitness brand Body Training Systems to provide video workouts for Xbox Fitness
Vivacity, the not-for-profit organisation which manages many of Peterborough’s culture and leisure facilities on behalf
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Functional fitness specialist, Jordan Fitness, has introduced a new Portable Core Trainer to its range
Women-only franchise Vivafit opened its fourth Singapore club in August. The club adopts Vivafit’s new
Hard Candy Fitness, the international premium fitness club chain founded by music icon Madonna –
The Westin brand has made its return to Singapore following a 12 year absence with
Premier Training International has announced an increase of 49 per cent in the number of
A new fitness qualification has been launched combining the Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A new Espa-branded spa has opened at the Nizuc Resort and Spa in Cancun, Mexico.
Online gym pass provider payasUgym has announced an agreement to work with Virgin Active, in
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is today (12 November) hosting the first oral evidence
Over a quarter of a billion wearable health and fitness sensing devices will be shipped
Fitness industry veteran Peter Guy has launched GymWorks - a 13,000 sq ft health club
Members at independent, family-run health club Fit In Gym in Warrington are embracing a new
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Ritz-Carlton has opened it first hotel in Bangalore, India complete with a fitness club and
The health club at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green, Lancashire has launched a new
Upgraded facilities at the One Leisure centre in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK have been officially
Former CEO of Fitness First, Colin Waggett, has spoken to Leisure Opportunities about his new
Escape Fitness Urethane Dumbbells and SBX T600 Dumbbells have been awarded a free weights certification
Streatham’s new multi-million pound ice and leisure centre, which will replace the Streatham ice rink
The Galgorm Resort and Spa in County Antrim, Northern Ireland has received planning permission for
Hyatt Hotels has entered into a management agreement with Claremont Group, a New York-based real
Austrian fitness app Runtastic has launched a new feature that provides runners with stories as
The InterContinental Davos, located 1,580m (5,183ft) above sea level in the Swiss Alps, is set
An All Party Commission on Physical Activity has been established in an attempt to help
A new indoor swimming pool, spa and sports centre will open on 5 July 2014
Marriott International’s luxury brand JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion in India
Hyatt Hotels has acquired The Peabody Orlando and rebranded it as Hyatt Regency Orlando –
Thailand-based Minor Hotels Group has unveiled an Anantara-branded property on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
A new £16m swimming pool and leisure complex has opened in South Shields, Tyne and
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has launched a new luxury hotel and spa in Holborn, London
Octane Fitness x-trainer supplier has installed its new Octane Fitness LateralX with Cross Circuit dumb
A new premium health club concept – LAX – has launched its first club in
theclub at DoubleTree by Hilton, at Cadbury house in Congresbury has completed a £600,000 refurbishment
Independent health club, The Pulse in Ripley, Derbyshire, has elected to work with Jordan Fitness
More than 700 children took part in a day of activities and healthy competition designed
6376 - 6400 of 12,300
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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