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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Department of Health news

Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
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
Airport spa operator XpresSpa is joining the efforts to combat coronavirus by offering its airport
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will officially open on 24 January. The
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published the country's first ever
Inactivity is described by The Department of Health as the ‘silent killer’ of our generation,
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
Various mindfulness therapies have been practised for thousands of years, but recent evidence appears to
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Kentucky have shown that massage can
Exercise videos in school classrooms could be a cost-effective solution to help introduce more physical
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk developing kidney or bladder cancer, according to a US
ukactive has promoted its executive director Steven Ward to the position of CEO, the health
The Global Wellness Summit is bringing an all-star lineup of integrative medicine leaders to its
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
Sport and physical activity participation targets for the next three years will be published by
Sport England and Public Health England (PHE) have partnered up to fund a new pilot
In an attempt to counter Britain’s childhood obesity epidemic, ukactive will work alongside the Local
Organisations providing physical activity programmes for children would attract more public funding if they improved
The effectiveness of the School Games has been backed by Sport England following a six-month
Government departments such as health, education and transport should have a minister dedicated to sports
Despite Florida posting record visitor numbers for the year, Britain’s decision to leave the European
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in Sheffield – which forms part of the
Three new ministers have been appointed to the Department of Health. Former vice chair of
Freedom Leisure has become the latest operator to join the Dementia Friendly Swimming programme, with
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Organisations and local authorities looking for funding for physical activity provisions from the health sector
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Department of Health news

Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
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
Airport spa operator XpresSpa is joining the efforts to combat coronavirus by offering its airport
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will officially open on 24 January. The
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published the country's first ever
Inactivity is described by The Department of Health as the ‘silent killer’ of our generation,
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
Various mindfulness therapies have been practised for thousands of years, but recent evidence appears to
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Kentucky have shown that massage can
Exercise videos in school classrooms could be a cost-effective solution to help introduce more physical
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk developing kidney or bladder cancer, according to a US
ukactive has promoted its executive director Steven Ward to the position of CEO, the health
The Global Wellness Summit is bringing an all-star lineup of integrative medicine leaders to its
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
Sport and physical activity participation targets for the next three years will be published by
Sport England and Public Health England (PHE) have partnered up to fund a new pilot
In an attempt to counter Britain’s childhood obesity epidemic, ukactive will work alongside the Local
Organisations providing physical activity programmes for children would attract more public funding if they improved
The effectiveness of the School Games has been backed by Sport England following a six-month
Government departments such as health, education and transport should have a minister dedicated to sports
Despite Florida posting record visitor numbers for the year, Britain’s decision to leave the European
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in Sheffield – which forms part of the
Three new ministers have been appointed to the Department of Health. Former vice chair of
Freedom Leisure has become the latest operator to join the Dementia Friendly Swimming programme, with
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Organisations and local authorities looking for funding for physical activity provisions from the health sector
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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