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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

AFS news

Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Sauna specialist Klafs and design firm Studio F. A. Porsche have joined forces to realise
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
Sauna, pool and spa manufacturer Klafs has brought the innovative Espuro foam steam bath to
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Klafs – the world’s leading sauna manufacturer – has launched the Espuro® foam steam bath,
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
Klafs, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, has announced
Leading wellness supplier Klafs has been acquired by independent pan-European investment company Egeria. With Egeria
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
The first phase of a new 23ha (2,500,000sq ft) urban park designed by landscape architect
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
Speaking in the new edition of CLADmag, designer André Fu reveals how he found inspiration
German sauna manufacturer KLAFS has created Mollis, a textile solution for saunas designed to make
The city of Paris has selected London-based landscape design practice Gustafson Porter + Bowman (GP+B)
Chinese design practice AFSO have created a panoply of interior spaces at the St Regis,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released the top six trends in hydrothermal spa and
Destination wellness resort Civana in Arizona, US, has completed its nearly $US50m renovation with the
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Spa at Silver Legacy has opened in northern Nevada, US as part of The
US-based The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has renewed and expanded its partnership agreement
Four design teams have been shortlisted for a project to reimagine the Eiffel Tower's visitor
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Design for Leisure (DFL) has revealed it will launch an associate wholesale business, called Spa
A Post-earthquake reconstruction and demonstration project in the city of Zhaotong, China, has been declared
The UK’s new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre is to be built in London it
Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a
Alàbriga Hotel in Girona, Spain, has opened a day spa as part of a strategy
UPDATE: A dramatic new museum celebrating some of the world’s most famous prehistoric cave art
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Foster +
Miami’s Faena Hotel, formerly the Saxony, has re-opened its doors following a massive renovation that
Construction has begun on a large-scale public space in central Hong Kong, designed by landscape
The shortlisted designs for a £40m (US$50m, €47m) national Holocaust memorial and learning centre in
The National Museum and Dialogue Centre in Szczecin, Poland has been declared the World Building
The first-ever Shark Tank of Wellness Student Competition took place at last week’s Global Wellness
Lebanese French Architect Hala Wardé will design a modern, contemporary art museum in the heart
Some of the biggest names in architecture and construction are in the running to masterplan
The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is encouraging fitness businesses to take part in a
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that its first-ever “Shark Tank of Wellness” competition has
Marina One, the lush garden-themed Singapore tower scheme designed by Ingenhoven Architects, has topped out
The ‘Creating Atmospheres’ pavilion at the upcoming trade fair Interbad, set to take place 27
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Interview
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

AFS news

Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Sauna specialist Klafs and design firm Studio F. A. Porsche have joined forces to realise
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
Sauna, pool and spa manufacturer Klafs has brought the innovative Espuro foam steam bath to
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Klafs – the world’s leading sauna manufacturer – has launched the Espuro® foam steam bath,
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
Klafs, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, has announced
Leading wellness supplier Klafs has been acquired by independent pan-European investment company Egeria. With Egeria
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
The first phase of a new 23ha (2,500,000sq ft) urban park designed by landscape architect
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
Speaking in the new edition of CLADmag, designer André Fu reveals how he found inspiration
German sauna manufacturer KLAFS has created Mollis, a textile solution for saunas designed to make
The city of Paris has selected London-based landscape design practice Gustafson Porter + Bowman (GP+B)
Chinese design practice AFSO have created a panoply of interior spaces at the St Regis,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released the top six trends in hydrothermal spa and
Destination wellness resort Civana in Arizona, US, has completed its nearly $US50m renovation with the
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Spa at Silver Legacy has opened in northern Nevada, US as part of The
US-based The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has renewed and expanded its partnership agreement
Four design teams have been shortlisted for a project to reimagine the Eiffel Tower's visitor
The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, has announced plans for a new museum of
Design for Leisure (DFL) has revealed it will launch an associate wholesale business, called Spa
A Post-earthquake reconstruction and demonstration project in the city of Zhaotong, China, has been declared
The UK’s new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre is to be built in London it
Ground has broken on a new contemporary art museum in San Antonio, Texas, with a
Alàbriga Hotel in Girona, Spain, has opened a day spa as part of a strategy
UPDATE: A dramatic new museum celebrating some of the world’s most famous prehistoric cave art
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Foster +
Miami’s Faena Hotel, formerly the Saxony, has re-opened its doors following a massive renovation that
Construction has begun on a large-scale public space in central Hong Kong, designed by landscape
The shortlisted designs for a £40m (US$50m, €47m) national Holocaust memorial and learning centre in
The National Museum and Dialogue Centre in Szczecin, Poland has been declared the World Building
The first-ever Shark Tank of Wellness Student Competition took place at last week’s Global Wellness
Lebanese French Architect Hala Wardé will design a modern, contemporary art museum in the heart
Some of the biggest names in architecture and construction are in the running to masterplan
The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is encouraging fitness businesses to take part in a
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that its first-ever “Shark Tank of Wellness” competition has
Marina One, the lush garden-themed Singapore tower scheme designed by Ingenhoven Architects, has topped out
The ‘Creating Atmospheres’ pavilion at the upcoming trade fair Interbad, set to take place 27
1 - 40 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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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