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EuropeActive news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
EuropeActive is starting the hunt for a new CEO as Andreas Paulsen has indicated he'll
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
#active-net 23 aims to be a carbon neutral event UK Active, CIMSPA, CLUK and Leisure
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, has announced that
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness industry veteran Harm Tegelaars has returned to the fitness industry by joining the board
After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
On the 6th April, the day before the FIBO international trade show officially begins, the
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
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
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, and Jana Havrdová, president of the Czech Chamber
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

EuropeActive news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
EuropeActive is starting the hunt for a new CEO as Andreas Paulsen has indicated he'll
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
#active-net 23 aims to be a carbon neutral event UK Active, CIMSPA, CLUK and Leisure
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, has announced that
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness industry veteran Harm Tegelaars has returned to the fitness industry by joining the board
After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
On the 6th April, the day before the FIBO international trade show officially begins, the
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
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
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, and Jana Havrdová, president of the Czech Chamber
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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