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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

BMA news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
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
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the
Myzone is now available on smart watches, allowing Android and AppleWatch wearers to record workouts
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Adidas and its Breaking Barriers Academy has announced a partnership with female health experts, The
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
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: 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: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Centrica Business Solutions
Centrica Business Solutions is committed to offering solutions that will help organisations to balance planet ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

BMA news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
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
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the
Myzone is now available on smart watches, allowing Android and AppleWatch wearers to record workouts
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Adidas and its Breaking Barriers Academy has announced a partnership with female health experts, The
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
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: 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: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Centrica Business Solutions
Centrica Business Solutions is committed to offering solutions that will help organisations to balance planet ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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