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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Central London news

London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
Sustainable spa and wellness brand Comfort Zone has officially opened the doors to its eco-conscious
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Advanced aesthetic technology company HydraFacial has opened the doors to its first permanent home in
Brewing giant Diageo has revealed plans to create a Guinness-themed cultural hub and microbrewery in
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
A new high-end workspace, designed for the use of personal trainers, coaches and other health
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
Boutique operator Digme Fitness will open two new studios in London over the next two
After seven years and a £300m investment, super-boutique hotel, The Londoner, is taking shape in
1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, has today made an open offer to the NHS, saying he
The residential offering of the South Bank of London's River Thames is set to be
Digital art group Vertigo have created a new audio-visual installation that reacts to the movement
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
Digme Fitness has acquired Another Space – the boutique studio arm of premium health club
Personal training company Ultimate Performance has revealed plans to add three new clubs to its
When the scaffolding comes down later this year on Edwardian Hotels' £300m (US$387m, €348m), Woods
Real estate developers are increasingly looking to tap into the "great opportunities" being offered by
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
The founder of a fitness studio which offers a co-working space for freelance PTs and
Ten Health and Fitness has opened its ninth studio in an office building in central
WE11, a luxury co-working studio for elite freelance wellness professionals, is a stunning facility with
Premium fitness operator Third Space created revenues of £36.8m during 2018 – a 13.7 per
Centre Point – a Brutalist landmark in London that was originally designed by Swiss-born architect
Rowbots, a new rowing-driven fitness concept which boasts Real Madrid and Welsh star Gareth Bale
The current boutique fitness boom is nowhere near reaching a "breaking point". That was the
Tourists, shoppers and commuters in Central London will be treated to a special Krispy Kreme
Virgin Active has reopened its Mayfair club with a renewed focus on group classes. Hosting
On-demand spa service CityLux has announced a new brand partnership with Caudalie. Based in Central
Australian-based fitness franchise F45 has continued its global expansion, reaching a milestone of securing deals
A new drop-in meditation studio has opened in London, offering private guided meditation classes and
Everyone Active has signed a deal with London-based MoreYoga which will see the boutique yoga
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) will open its new campus, designed by David Chipperfield,
12,300
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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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
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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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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
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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
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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
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
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
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Central London news

London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
Sustainable spa and wellness brand Comfort Zone has officially opened the doors to its eco-conscious
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Advanced aesthetic technology company HydraFacial has opened the doors to its first permanent home in
Brewing giant Diageo has revealed plans to create a Guinness-themed cultural hub and microbrewery in
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
A new high-end workspace, designed for the use of personal trainers, coaches and other health
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
Boutique operator Digme Fitness will open two new studios in London over the next two
After seven years and a £300m investment, super-boutique hotel, The Londoner, is taking shape in
1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, has today made an open offer to the NHS, saying he
The residential offering of the South Bank of London's River Thames is set to be
Digital art group Vertigo have created a new audio-visual installation that reacts to the movement
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
Digme Fitness has acquired Another Space – the boutique studio arm of premium health club
Personal training company Ultimate Performance has revealed plans to add three new clubs to its
When the scaffolding comes down later this year on Edwardian Hotels' £300m (US$387m, €348m), Woods
Real estate developers are increasingly looking to tap into the "great opportunities" being offered by
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
The founder of a fitness studio which offers a co-working space for freelance PTs and
Ten Health and Fitness has opened its ninth studio in an office building in central
WE11, a luxury co-working studio for elite freelance wellness professionals, is a stunning facility with
Premium fitness operator Third Space created revenues of £36.8m during 2018 – a 13.7 per
Centre Point – a Brutalist landmark in London that was originally designed by Swiss-born architect
Rowbots, a new rowing-driven fitness concept which boasts Real Madrid and Welsh star Gareth Bale
The current boutique fitness boom is nowhere near reaching a "breaking point". That was the
Tourists, shoppers and commuters in Central London will be treated to a special Krispy Kreme
Virgin Active has reopened its Mayfair club with a renewed focus on group classes. Hosting
On-demand spa service CityLux has announced a new brand partnership with Caudalie. Based in Central
Australian-based fitness franchise F45 has continued its global expansion, reaching a milestone of securing deals
A new drop-in meditation studio has opened in London, offering private guided meditation classes and
Everyone Active has signed a deal with London-based MoreYoga which will see the boutique yoga
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) will open its new campus, designed by David Chipperfield,
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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
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
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
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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