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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

EU news

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
According to our poll, the first thing 80 per cent of operators and gym owners
The Body Boost Bed is a total body photobiomodulation light therapy (PBM) system designed for
On the 6th April, the day before the FIBO international trade show officially begins, the
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
EuropeActive has announced it will trial a new consumer health club certification scheme, to be
Chenot Palace Weggis in Switzerland has announced the launch of The Chenot Molecular Lab for
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
The Budget announcement has left the UK's physical activity sector with "unanswered questions" and vowing
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, Leeu Collection’s flagship property, has re-opened under the management
At a time when healthcare workers and carers are under unimaginable stress, a cultural wellness
Promoting physical activity as a preventative healthcare measure has been listed as a key priority
This year's UK government Spending Review, announced in Parliament by chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
EuropeActive has released its latest information and insight paper, focusing on how digital solutions are
Exercising increases levels of a protein hormone secreted by the bones which has a powerful
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
The European Union has begun setting out measures to help member nations revive their tourism
Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising
Adidas believes that creators, just like athletes, need an environment that inspires their employees to
Vladi Kovanic, director of VK Organisation – organiser of Forum HOTel&SPA – has cancelled the event
The attractions industry has lost one of its personalities with the passing of Lord Bath,
Hotel and hospitality designer Jean-Philippe Nuel has explained that working on older buildings often makes
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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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
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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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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
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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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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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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
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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
Diary dates
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
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

EU news

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
According to our poll, the first thing 80 per cent of operators and gym owners
The Body Boost Bed is a total body photobiomodulation light therapy (PBM) system designed for
On the 6th April, the day before the FIBO international trade show officially begins, the
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
EuropeActive has announced it will trial a new consumer health club certification scheme, to be
Chenot Palace Weggis in Switzerland has announced the launch of The Chenot Molecular Lab for
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
The Budget announcement has left the UK's physical activity sector with "unanswered questions" and vowing
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, Leeu Collection’s flagship property, has re-opened under the management
At a time when healthcare workers and carers are under unimaginable stress, a cultural wellness
Promoting physical activity as a preventative healthcare measure has been listed as a key priority
This year's UK government Spending Review, announced in Parliament by chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
EuropeActive has released its latest information and insight paper, focusing on how digital solutions are
Exercising increases levels of a protein hormone secreted by the bones which has a powerful
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
The European Union has begun setting out measures to help member nations revive their tourism
Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising
Adidas believes that creators, just like athletes, need an environment that inspires their employees to
Vladi Kovanic, director of VK Organisation – organiser of Forum HOTel&SPA – has cancelled the event
The attractions industry has lost one of its personalities with the passing of Lord Bath,
Hotel and hospitality designer Jean-Philippe Nuel has explained that working on older buildings often makes
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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