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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Amazon news

Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Aescape, a tech company building automated, data-driven massage tables that mimic human touch, has announced
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Actress, singer and long-term wellness advocate, Dame Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Newton-John became
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Industry figure and founder of Spa Balance Consulting Sonal Uberoi has penned a new book,
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
The pandemic cost the US visitor attractions an estimated US$23bn in economic losses during 2020,
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
New year, new celeb workout as Mark ‘Bez’ Berry announces the launch of his own
Banyan Tree Group has begun welcoming guests to a new 72-key beachfront resort and spa
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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 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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

Amazon news

Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Aescape, a tech company building automated, data-driven massage tables that mimic human touch, has announced
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Actress, singer and long-term wellness advocate, Dame Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Newton-John became
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Industry figure and founder of Spa Balance Consulting Sonal Uberoi has penned a new book,
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
The pandemic cost the US visitor attractions an estimated US$23bn in economic losses during 2020,
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
New year, new celeb workout as Mark ‘Bez’ Berry announces the launch of his own
Banyan Tree Group has begun welcoming guests to a new 72-key beachfront resort and spa
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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 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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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