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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Interview
Brian Morris
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
Aspria has built a collection of high-end, wellness-focused members’ clubs. Now its founder and CEO is launching a new brand – Aspresso. He talks to Kate Cracknell
Life lessons
Dave Courteen
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
The author, industry veteran, UK Active board member and founder and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges of operating a high-end club when low-cost came on the scene
Everyone's talking about
Life expectancy
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
Data from the World Bank and OECD shows how health spending across the world correlates with longevity. Kath Hudson looks at how this insight is driving new industry priorities
Interview
Nerio Alessandri
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, Liz Terry talks to its founder and president
HCM People
Debbie Bellenger
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to shine, to find the gaps in public health and to step in
HCM People
Kent Orrgren
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
We’ve been in discussions with the Romanian government for tax deductions on health club memberships and have recently been successful
Elevate
Elevate
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
The new co-CEOs of RSG Group are taking on a group of cutting-edge brands with a pipeline of exciting opportunities. They speak to Kate Cracknell
Life lessons
Colin Waggett
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
At Fitness First, we were too inwardly focused. I’ve learned to be outward-looking and to operate with confidence, but also with a degree of paranoia about where the customer might go
Everyone's talking about
Dynamic pricing
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
We’re familiar with dynamic pricing from industries such as travel and hospitality, but what future does it have in the health club sector? Kath Hudson asks the experts
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
LifeFit Group is on a mission to ‘own’ cities across Germany through clusters of complementary, best-in-segment clubs. Kate Cracknell
HCM People
Jessie Blum
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
I’d love Heartcore to be in every major city in the world
HCM People
Rafa Nadal
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
I experienced how tough it is when children try to become professional tennis players
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
In the Ukrainian city of Odesa, Formula Wellness & Spa is offering a sense of normality in the face of war. Kate Cracknell talks to the general manager
Everyone's talking about
Vintage brands
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
The fitness industry is officially old enough to recycle trends and resurrect brands. So is old really gold and is vintage set to become a trend in the 20s? Kath Hudson investigates
Interview
Mike Farrar
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
Harnessing the healthcare network to further the fitness sector’s ambitions is the core purpose of UK Active’s new chair, as he explains to Kate Cracknell
HCM People
Patrick Oancia
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
Reliance on stimulants, adrenaline, and fitness trackers to engage muscles can numb awareness of our bodies
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
When we founded Soul Cycle, we realised that riders came for the workout but stayed for the connections
HCM People
Augie Nieto
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
Because I will be in your heart, I will get to experience the joy when we discover a cure for ALS
Everyone's talking about
Tackling 2023
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Rather than being the Roaring 20s, this decade has been a test of resilience so far. Will things change this year? Kath Hudson reports
Interview
Justin Musgrove
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Core Life, billed as the world’s most exclusive lifestyle company, has ambitions to expand to affluent cities around the globe. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM People
Ann Marie Barbour
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Our tagline is ‘creating community around wellness’ and that’s exactly what we’ve done
HCM People
Duncan Jefford
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Our vision is for all our centres to provide the widest range of wellness services, under one roof
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
We’re planning to open 250 studios by 2025, including in Canada and the UK
Ask the experts
Women in fitness
Health Club Management 2022 issue 11
Health and fitness is a young, dynamic industry seeking to appeal to people of all genders, so why are women are still under-represented, asks Kath Hudson
Interview
Dr Fiona Bull
Health Club Management 2022 issue 11
The World Health Organization has published a report charting progress towards its goal of reducing physical inactivity globally by 15 per cent by 2030. The head of its Physical Activity Unit speaks to Kate Cracknell about the findings and implications
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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
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
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
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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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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,
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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

people

Interview
Brian Morris
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
Aspria has built a collection of high-end, wellness-focused members’ clubs. Now its founder and CEO is launching a new brand – Aspresso. He talks to Kate Cracknell
Life lessons
Dave Courteen
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
The author, industry veteran, UK Active board member and founder and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges of operating a high-end club when low-cost came on the scene
Everyone's talking about
Life expectancy
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
Data from the World Bank and OECD shows how health spending across the world correlates with longevity. Kath Hudson looks at how this insight is driving new industry priorities
Interview
Nerio Alessandri
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, Liz Terry talks to its founder and president
HCM People
Debbie Bellenger
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to shine, to find the gaps in public health and to step in
HCM People
Kent Orrgren
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
We’ve been in discussions with the Romanian government for tax deductions on health club memberships and have recently been successful
Elevate
Elevate
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
The new co-CEOs of RSG Group are taking on a group of cutting-edge brands with a pipeline of exciting opportunities. They speak to Kate Cracknell
Life lessons
Colin Waggett
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
At Fitness First, we were too inwardly focused. I’ve learned to be outward-looking and to operate with confidence, but also with a degree of paranoia about where the customer might go
Everyone's talking about
Dynamic pricing
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
We’re familiar with dynamic pricing from industries such as travel and hospitality, but what future does it have in the health club sector? Kath Hudson asks the experts
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
LifeFit Group is on a mission to ‘own’ cities across Germany through clusters of complementary, best-in-segment clubs. Kate Cracknell
HCM People
Jessie Blum
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
I’d love Heartcore to be in every major city in the world
HCM People
Rafa Nadal
Health Club Management 2023 issue 3
I experienced how tough it is when children try to become professional tennis players
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
In the Ukrainian city of Odesa, Formula Wellness & Spa is offering a sense of normality in the face of war. Kate Cracknell talks to the general manager
Everyone's talking about
Vintage brands
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
The fitness industry is officially old enough to recycle trends and resurrect brands. So is old really gold and is vintage set to become a trend in the 20s? Kath Hudson investigates
Interview
Mike Farrar
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
Harnessing the healthcare network to further the fitness sector’s ambitions is the core purpose of UK Active’s new chair, as he explains to Kate Cracknell
HCM People
Patrick Oancia
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
Reliance on stimulants, adrenaline, and fitness trackers to engage muscles can numb awareness of our bodies
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
When we founded Soul Cycle, we realised that riders came for the workout but stayed for the connections
HCM People
Augie Nieto
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
Because I will be in your heart, I will get to experience the joy when we discover a cure for ALS
Everyone's talking about
Tackling 2023
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Rather than being the Roaring 20s, this decade has been a test of resilience so far. Will things change this year? Kath Hudson reports
Interview
Justin Musgrove
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Core Life, billed as the world’s most exclusive lifestyle company, has ambitions to expand to affluent cities around the globe. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM People
Ann Marie Barbour
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Our tagline is ‘creating community around wellness’ and that’s exactly what we’ve done
HCM People
Duncan Jefford
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Our vision is for all our centres to provide the widest range of wellness services, under one roof
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
We’re planning to open 250 studios by 2025, including in Canada and the UK
Ask the experts
Women in fitness
Health Club Management 2022 issue 11
Health and fitness is a young, dynamic industry seeking to appeal to people of all genders, so why are women are still under-represented, asks Kath Hudson
Interview
Dr Fiona Bull
Health Club Management 2022 issue 11
The World Health Organization has published a report charting progress towards its goal of reducing physical inactivity globally by 15 per cent by 2030. The head of its Physical Activity Unit speaks to Kate Cracknell about the findings and implications
Latest News
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to ...
Latest News
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities ...
Latest News
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans ...
Latest News
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to ...
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Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and ...
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Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a ...
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Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing ...
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Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness ...
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The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany, ...
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Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international ...
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The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing ...
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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.
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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: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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