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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Czech Republic news

The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Newly-formed industry body The Great Spa Towns of Europe association has appointed Stefan Szirucsek as
Saturday 11 June 2022 will mark the 11th anniversary of Global Wellness Day (GWD), an
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have been selected as the architect for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall
The Great Spa Towns of Europe, one of UNESCO's newest World Heritage Sites, has launched
The Body Boost Bed is a total body photobiomodulation light therapy (PBM) system designed for
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
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
Adults living in Italy can cash in on a €200 (£170, US$235) spa voucher thanks
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
CzechTourism and the Czech Spa Association is preparing to showcase new post-Covid treatment packages from
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
With 24 soaking pools terraced along the San Juan River, The Springs Resort & Spa
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The long-awaited Buxton Crescent Hotel and Thermal Spa will open its doors on 1 October
The Czech Republic is being injected with a package worth CZK 1bn (€38.3mn, £34.5mn, US$45.3)
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
The city of Prague signalled it will allow gyms to reopen after the government of
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Plopsa Group, the theme park division of family entertainment company Studio 100, has announced plans
Independent French theme park operator Puy Du Fou has revealed details of its latest outdoor
Chybik + Kristof have created a wine bar and tasting room in a converted 19th-century
UK-based The Massage Company (TMC) has signed a deal with FranGlobal, Asia’s largest franchise reseller,
Australian-based fitness franchise F45 has continued its global expansion, reaching a milestone of securing deals
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Waterpark attendance has for the first time broken 30 million visitors among the world's top
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Travel giant Expedia has launched an 'organic spa finder', designed to help customers find authentic
Rugby league is increasing in popularity around Europe and less traditional rugby playing nations, according
During the European Spa Association’s annual Congress in Rome last week, more than 130 members
Tourist accommodation in London recorded more than 56 million overnight stays in 2016 – more
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
Mahidol University’s Prince Mahidol Hall has installed a glass lighting sculpture designed by Lasvit, a
The soon-to-be-built Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid and the Olympic Stadium in the Azerbaijani capital Baku
Indoor group cycling expert Schwinn has begun its Schwinn Invasion Tour, a 20-stop indoor cycling
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Operators have been buoyed by the strong return of members to clubs, but they dismiss digital at their peril
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Looking at Orangetheory 10–20 years down the road, international markets will be three to five times the size of the US. At that point, we’ll be talking 10,000 units globally
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: 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.
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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

Czech Republic news

The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Newly-formed industry body The Great Spa Towns of Europe association has appointed Stefan Szirucsek as
Saturday 11 June 2022 will mark the 11th anniversary of Global Wellness Day (GWD), an
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have been selected as the architect for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall
The Great Spa Towns of Europe, one of UNESCO's newest World Heritage Sites, has launched
The Body Boost Bed is a total body photobiomodulation light therapy (PBM) system designed for
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
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
Adults living in Italy can cash in on a €200 (£170, US$235) spa voucher thanks
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
CzechTourism and the Czech Spa Association is preparing to showcase new post-Covid treatment packages from
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
With 24 soaking pools terraced along the San Juan River, The Springs Resort & Spa
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The long-awaited Buxton Crescent Hotel and Thermal Spa will open its doors on 1 October
The Czech Republic is being injected with a package worth CZK 1bn (€38.3mn, £34.5mn, US$45.3)
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
The city of Prague signalled it will allow gyms to reopen after the government of
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Plopsa Group, the theme park division of family entertainment company Studio 100, has announced plans
Independent French theme park operator Puy Du Fou has revealed details of its latest outdoor
Chybik + Kristof have created a wine bar and tasting room in a converted 19th-century
UK-based The Massage Company (TMC) has signed a deal with FranGlobal, Asia’s largest franchise reseller,
Australian-based fitness franchise F45 has continued its global expansion, reaching a milestone of securing deals
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Waterpark attendance has for the first time broken 30 million visitors among the world's top
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Travel giant Expedia has launched an 'organic spa finder', designed to help customers find authentic
Rugby league is increasing in popularity around Europe and less traditional rugby playing nations, according
During the European Spa Association’s annual Congress in Rome last week, more than 130 members
Tourist accommodation in London recorded more than 56 million overnight stays in 2016 – more
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
Mahidol University’s Prince Mahidol Hall has installed a glass lighting sculpture designed by Lasvit, a
The soon-to-be-built Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid and the Olympic Stadium in the Azerbaijani capital Baku
Indoor group cycling expert Schwinn has begun its Schwinn Invasion Tour, a 20-stop indoor cycling
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Looking at Orangetheory 10–20 years down the road, international markets will be three to five times the size of the US. At that point, we’ll be talking 10,000 units globally
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: 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.
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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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