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Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Comfort Zone's latest initiative, the Stand for Regeneration campaign, consolidates its position as a pioneer
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
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
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly
Cellular skincare and spa brand Swissline has launched a new 75-minute facial titled the Swiss
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Wellness industry figure and CEO of Salt Chamber, Leo Tonkin, has launched a podcast to
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Mexican beachfront resort Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, has unveiled its revamped award-winning spa, complete with
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
Caudalie has introduced the next generation of its pro-ageing Resveratrol-lift range which has been updated
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) has opened an exhibition which provides
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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.
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Say no to anything that isn’t critically important to executing your business strategy and be aware that rapid growth is overrated
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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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Research
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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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
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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
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Cryotherapy
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Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Diary dates
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
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
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Culture news

Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Comfort Zone's latest initiative, the Stand for Regeneration campaign, consolidates its position as a pioneer
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
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
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly
Cellular skincare and spa brand Swissline has launched a new 75-minute facial titled the Swiss
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Wellness industry figure and CEO of Salt Chamber, Leo Tonkin, has launched a podcast to
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Mexican beachfront resort Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, has unveiled its revamped award-winning spa, complete with
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
Caudalie has introduced the next generation of its pro-ageing Resveratrol-lift range which has been updated
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) has opened an exhibition which provides
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
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
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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