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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Disney parks news

Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney has added a fifth "key" to its famous set of values which have guided
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
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
Following the temporary closures of Disney's parks and resorts worldwide, Disneyland Paris, the Disneyland Resort
Disney's Imagineering team is offering "one-of-a-kind" learning experiences with Imagineering in a Box – a
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
Disney CEO Bob Iger has stepped down from the role to concentrate on directing the
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Disney has announced an opening date for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at its Hollywood
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was in the spotlight this year, as BRC's Bob Rogers hosted
Expenses associated with the establishment of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions at Walt Disney parks
Disney has announced a number of high profile executive moves, with Disneyland Resort head Josh
The hotly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens its doors at the Disneyland resort in
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open at Disneyland in California on 31 May 2019 and
Disney has announced details of its plan to transform the Epcot theme park at Walt
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme
Disney’s latest financial results show that its Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products division made increased
Disneyland Paris is to host the first ever official LGBTQ event held at a Disney
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced another major expansion – the second since it opened in
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) will have a new managing director, effective as of 1
Disney has unveiled a new interactive attraction based on its Ant-Man IP, with a raft
With Disney's Star Wars-themed lands close to opening at its Florida and California theme parks,
A hotel based on the Toy Story film franchise will be added to Tokyo Disney
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek will deliver the keynote speech at this year's
Disney is gamifying its park experience, releasing a new app which will add a new
Disney has released a new video for its Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions, confirming the
Paul Noland, president and CEO of global attractions association IAAPA, is stepping down from the
Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks
IAAPA has welcomed four new members into its prestigious Hall of Fame, with Puy du
American architect and former Disney executive Wing T Chao will receive the Pioneer Award from
Disney has started work to transform its Hong Kong theme park – part of a
Flying theatres, dark ride systems, interactive solutions and immersive 3D cinemas – these are the
Disney has announced a slew of new additions for its parks worldwide, including a Star
Disney has addressed disgruntled taxpayers’ unhappiness over “unequal financing” in Hong Kong by injecting a
Disney has agreed to pay out US$3.8m (€3.5m, £3m) in back wages, after officials found
Disney chief Bob Iger has warned US president Donald Trump on his trade and migration
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
Research
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
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All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
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Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
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Spa software
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Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
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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19-19 Sep 2024
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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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Disney parks news

Plans have been tabled for a US$2bn theme park and entertainment destination development in north-east
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Disney has added a fifth "key" to its famous set of values which have guided
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
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
Following the temporary closures of Disney's parks and resorts worldwide, Disneyland Paris, the Disneyland Resort
Disney's Imagineering team is offering "one-of-a-kind" learning experiences with Imagineering in a Box – a
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
Disney CEO Bob Iger has stepped down from the role to concentrate on directing the
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Disney has announced an opening date for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at its Hollywood
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was in the spotlight this year, as BRC's Bob Rogers hosted
Expenses associated with the establishment of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions at Walt Disney parks
Disney has announced a number of high profile executive moves, with Disneyland Resort head Josh
The hotly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens its doors at the Disneyland resort in
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open at Disneyland in California on 31 May 2019 and
Disney has announced details of its plan to transform the Epcot theme park at Walt
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme
Disney’s latest financial results show that its Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products division made increased
Disneyland Paris is to host the first ever official LGBTQ event held at a Disney
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced another major expansion – the second since it opened in
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) will have a new managing director, effective as of 1
Disney has unveiled a new interactive attraction based on its Ant-Man IP, with a raft
With Disney's Star Wars-themed lands close to opening at its Florida and California theme parks,
A hotel based on the Toy Story film franchise will be added to Tokyo Disney
Disney’s parks and resorts chair Bob Chapek will deliver the keynote speech at this year's
Disney is gamifying its park experience, releasing a new app which will add a new
Disney has released a new video for its Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions, confirming the
Paul Noland, president and CEO of global attractions association IAAPA, is stepping down from the
Long-time Disney employee Michael Colglazier has been promoted to a new role overseeing Disney’s parks
IAAPA has welcomed four new members into its prestigious Hall of Fame, with Puy du
American architect and former Disney executive Wing T Chao will receive the Pioneer Award from
Disney has started work to transform its Hong Kong theme park – part of a
Flying theatres, dark ride systems, interactive solutions and immersive 3D cinemas – these are the
Disney has announced a slew of new additions for its parks worldwide, including a Star
Disney has addressed disgruntled taxpayers’ unhappiness over “unequal financing” in Hong Kong by injecting a
Disney has agreed to pay out US$3.8m (€3.5m, £3m) in back wages, after officials found
Disney chief Bob Iger has warned US president Donald Trump on his trade and migration
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: 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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