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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Denmark news

The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Norwegian Prima, the first of six new Prima Class
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Aire Ancient Baths has opened its first UK property in the heart of the country's
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
In the depths of the French countryside sits 48° North Landscape Hotel, a holistic ecotourism
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
In 2021, the Hotel Green Solution House (Hotel GSH), on the Danish island of Bornholm
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
Tanni Grey-Thompson, Chair of ukactive, Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym and ukactive board member
A project involving hand-crafted islands on the Danish capital Copenhagen's waterfront is set to create
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
Susanne Mørch Koch has been named Tivoli's new CEO following a recruitment process to find
BIG Ideas, the technology arm of renowned architecture firm Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG), has partnered
Following its acquisition by Perkins and Will (PW) early last year, Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL)
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
Lanserhof at The Arts Club – a private members’ medi-gym in London’s Mayfair – has
Gardaland has announced plans to open Europe's first Lego-branded waterpark, with the multi-million dollar development
Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has been sold to the family behind toy firm Lego
As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to
In a bid to tackle rising overtourism, the Faroe Islands is closing its doors to
English Institute of Sport (EIS) national director Nigel Walker believes that the organisation is now
Norwegian entrepreneur Kirsten-Marie Holmen is to open an ice-themed art gallery in Reykjavik, Iceland. Located
Michelin starred chef René Redzepi’s world-famous Copenhagen restaurant, Noma, has been reimagined as a series
A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped
Architecture firm CF Møller have won a design competition to transform an area of wetland
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Insight
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Letters
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
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
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salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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

Denmark news

The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Norwegian Prima, the first of six new Prima Class
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Aire Ancient Baths has opened its first UK property in the heart of the country's
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
In the depths of the French countryside sits 48° North Landscape Hotel, a holistic ecotourism
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
In 2021, the Hotel Green Solution House (Hotel GSH), on the Danish island of Bornholm
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
Tanni Grey-Thompson, Chair of ukactive, Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym and ukactive board member
A project involving hand-crafted islands on the Danish capital Copenhagen's waterfront is set to create
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
Susanne Mørch Koch has been named Tivoli's new CEO following a recruitment process to find
BIG Ideas, the technology arm of renowned architecture firm Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG), has partnered
Following its acquisition by Perkins and Will (PW) early last year, Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL)
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
Lanserhof at The Arts Club – a private members’ medi-gym in London’s Mayfair – has
Gardaland has announced plans to open Europe's first Lego-branded waterpark, with the multi-million dollar development
Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has been sold to the family behind toy firm Lego
As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to
In a bid to tackle rising overtourism, the Faroe Islands is closing its doors to
English Institute of Sport (EIS) national director Nigel Walker believes that the organisation is now
Norwegian entrepreneur Kirsten-Marie Holmen is to open an ice-themed art gallery in Reykjavik, Iceland. Located
Michelin starred chef René Redzepi’s world-famous Copenhagen restaurant, Noma, has been reimagined as a series
A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped
Architecture firm CF Møller have won a design competition to transform an area of wetland
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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
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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