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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Fitness professionals news

Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
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
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an Amsterdam-based
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
Trainerize, the fitness business software making wellness accessible by empowering businesses to better engage with
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company, YOUR Personal Training (YPT),
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
We Work Well has announced the launch of two new hosted buyer events, targeting the
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
A new high-end workspace, designed for the use of personal trainers, coaches and other health
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique
Leading fitness supplier Physical Company and Athletic Thinking – an organisation whose deep expertise in
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Health club and gyms operators in California are suing state governor Gavin Newsom in an
Educational company, CAWS, has launched a new programme to help educate trainers on how to
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Personal training company PT Academy is transitioning into facility management with the opening of its
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Fitness professionals news

Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
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
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an Amsterdam-based
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
Trainerize, the fitness business software making wellness accessible by empowering businesses to better engage with
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company, YOUR Personal Training (YPT),
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
We Work Well has announced the launch of two new hosted buyer events, targeting the
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
A new high-end workspace, designed for the use of personal trainers, coaches and other health
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique
Leading fitness supplier Physical Company and Athletic Thinking – an organisation whose deep expertise in
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Health club and gyms operators in California are suing state governor Gavin Newsom in an
Educational company, CAWS, has launched a new programme to help educate trainers on how to
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Personal training company PT Academy is transitioning into facility management with the opening of its
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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