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Cologne news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
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
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
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
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
On the 6th April, the day before the FIBO international trade show officially begins, the
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled to November. The event will
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that its annual convention will
The FIBO team has announced new dates for the global fitness behemoth, following its postponement
The Cologne edition of FIBO, the world's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health,
The first-ever FIBO Southeast Asia fitness event will be held in Singapore next year. Taking
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
FIBO Global Fitness, organiser of the FIBO portfolio of fitness shows, has announced a partnership
Sebastian Kunz has been appointed medical director at Lanserhof’s newest outpost in London. Medical spa
Property developer Olav de Linde and Danish studio C.F. Møller Architects have revealed their plans
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed the dates and venue for the first ever FIBO USA fitness
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Danish architects COBE and Norwegian beer maker Lervig have unveiled plans for a major waterfront
Danish furniture company Brdr. Krüger will showcase a range of new and existing pieces at
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
From lifestyle sports to climate change – the leading challenges facing the industry have been
German fitness operator McFit is planning to open a gym with an innovative membership model
HealthCity, a Netherlands-based fitness company continues their staged withdrawal from the German market, selling off
Ralph Scholz is joining the management team at German fitness operator McFit in an executive
Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has presented his designs for the extension of Renzo Piano’s Fondation
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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HCM magazine
Interview
We’re planning to connect our system with strength equipment, so we can also report on improvements
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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

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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

Cologne news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
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
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
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
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
On the 6th April, the day before the FIBO international trade show officially begins, the
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled to November. The event will
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that its annual convention will
The FIBO team has announced new dates for the global fitness behemoth, following its postponement
The Cologne edition of FIBO, the world's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health,
The first-ever FIBO Southeast Asia fitness event will be held in Singapore next year. Taking
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
FIBO Global Fitness, organiser of the FIBO portfolio of fitness shows, has announced a partnership
Sebastian Kunz has been appointed medical director at Lanserhof’s newest outpost in London. Medical spa
Property developer Olav de Linde and Danish studio C.F. Møller Architects have revealed their plans
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed the dates and venue for the first ever FIBO USA fitness
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Danish architects COBE and Norwegian beer maker Lervig have unveiled plans for a major waterfront
Danish furniture company Brdr. Krüger will showcase a range of new and existing pieces at
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
From lifestyle sports to climate change – the leading challenges facing the industry have been
German fitness operator McFit is planning to open a gym with an innovative membership model
HealthCity, a Netherlands-based fitness company continues their staged withdrawal from the German market, selling off
Ralph Scholz is joining the management team at German fitness operator McFit in an executive
Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has presented his designs for the extension of Renzo Piano’s Fondation
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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

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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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