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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Exercising news

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Panatta’s Three Angles Bicep Machine is designed for training the main elbow flexor muscles; the
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
To fully benefit from exercise, timing sessions to optimally match the body’s circadian rhythms is
We are TYTAX®. For more than 30 years, we’ve been based designing, manufacturing and selling
Saturday 10 June 2023 will mark the 12th anniversary of Global Wellness Day (GWD) –
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each other
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
All adults can prevent declines in episodic memory with regular exercise. Researchers led by psychologists
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
After winning a competitive tender process in 2019, Pulse Fitness was appointed by Telford &
David Lloyd Clubs has launched a new family-focused programme in response to the trend of
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre has recently undergone a significant transformation thanks to recent investment
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
French car manufacturer Citroën and hotel brand Pullman Hotels & Resorts have partnered to create
Luxury Mexican boutique hotel and spa brand Chablé Hotels has curated a wellness journey for
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 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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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.
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: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
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
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Exercising news

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Panatta’s Three Angles Bicep Machine is designed for training the main elbow flexor muscles; the
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
To fully benefit from exercise, timing sessions to optimally match the body’s circadian rhythms is
We are TYTAX®. For more than 30 years, we’ve been based designing, manufacturing and selling
Saturday 10 June 2023 will mark the 12th anniversary of Global Wellness Day (GWD) –
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each other
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
All adults can prevent declines in episodic memory with regular exercise. Researchers led by psychologists
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
After winning a competitive tender process in 2019, Pulse Fitness was appointed by Telford &
David Lloyd Clubs has launched a new family-focused programme in response to the trend of
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre has recently undergone a significant transformation thanks to recent investment
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
French car manufacturer Citroën and hotel brand Pullman Hotels & Resorts have partnered to create
Luxury Mexican boutique hotel and spa brand Chablé Hotels has curated a wellness journey for
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 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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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.
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: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
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
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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