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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Conservative news

The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
Himalayan salt stone massage specialist Saltability has teamed up with US spa franchisor Massage Envy
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
Nadine Dorries has replaced Oliver Dowden as the Secretary of State for Digital, Media, Culture
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
The UK physical activity sector will lose around £400m a month during lockdown. The figure,
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
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
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
The British Museum has named Mary Beard as its a new trustee, a move which
Business rates in England will be abolished for one year for firms in the leisure
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
The Conservative Party has promised to invest £550m in grassroots football – if it wins
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The main political parties need to "discuss prevention in the same breath as they discuss
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, has written to Boris Johnson, requesting that the Prime Minister's
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
Doctors have called on the Conservative government to take "urgent action" to improve low levels
Enhanced designs have been submitted for a £42m swimming pool and waterpark complex in Derby.
Members of Parliament will quiz cricket chiefs over their plans to capitalise on England's recent
The price of hosting the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has been revised to US6.88bn –
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
The proposed theme park project in Kent, England – formerly called the London Paramount Entertainment
Jeremy Wright, the MP for Kenilworth and Southam, has been named Britain's new culture secretary
The debate over whether safe standing areas should be allowed in English top flight football
Saudi Arabia's government has revealed plans to invest SAR50bn (US$13.3bn, €11.2bn, £9.9bn) into entertainment, health,
National Geographic is expanding the visitor attraction side of its business into the Middle East,
Six Flags has confirmed long-awaited plans for its first Saudi Arabian venture, announcing plans to
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Conran and Partners have redesigned the 267 guest rooms at the Andaz London Liverpool Street,
Conservative MP Steve Double has been elected chair of the cross-party Parliamentary group responsible for
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
New facilities including the stadium being planned for Premier League football club Everton FC and
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
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
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.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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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.
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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
Flooring
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Spa software
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Snowroom
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Conservative news

The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
Himalayan salt stone massage specialist Saltability has teamed up with US spa franchisor Massage Envy
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
Nadine Dorries has replaced Oliver Dowden as the Secretary of State for Digital, Media, Culture
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
The UK physical activity sector will lose around £400m a month during lockdown. The figure,
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
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
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
The British Museum has named Mary Beard as its a new trustee, a move which
Business rates in England will be abolished for one year for firms in the leisure
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
The Conservative Party has promised to invest £550m in grassroots football – if it wins
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The main political parties need to "discuss prevention in the same breath as they discuss
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, has written to Boris Johnson, requesting that the Prime Minister's
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
Doctors have called on the Conservative government to take "urgent action" to improve low levels
Enhanced designs have been submitted for a £42m swimming pool and waterpark complex in Derby.
Members of Parliament will quiz cricket chiefs over their plans to capitalise on England's recent
The price of hosting the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has been revised to US6.88bn –
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
The proposed theme park project in Kent, England – formerly called the London Paramount Entertainment
Jeremy Wright, the MP for Kenilworth and Southam, has been named Britain's new culture secretary
The debate over whether safe standing areas should be allowed in English top flight football
Saudi Arabia's government has revealed plans to invest SAR50bn (US$13.3bn, €11.2bn, £9.9bn) into entertainment, health,
National Geographic is expanding the visitor attraction side of its business into the Middle East,
Six Flags has confirmed long-awaited plans for its first Saudi Arabian venture, announcing plans to
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Conran and Partners have redesigned the 267 guest rooms at the Andaz London Liverpool Street,
Conservative MP Steve Double has been elected chair of the cross-party Parliamentary group responsible for
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
New facilities including the stadium being planned for Premier League football club Everton FC and
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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