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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Gala news

Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention,
The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Vladi Kovanic has been recognised for her services to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries
Spa Life Ireland – the country’s leading event for senior spa professionals – is dedicated
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
Core Health & Fitness, an industry leader in commercial fitness products, has launched the Stairmaster
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
A permanent public art sculpture allows the public to observe the galaxy's exoplanets – which
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
Almost 300 drones were used to signal an environmental message above the Eden Project’s biomes,
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
The Spa Life UK Convention was developed to support and nurture the spa industry with
Industry event Spa Life UK has announced its 2021 conference at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire,
Actress, entrepreneur and founder of lifestyle brand goop Gwyneth Paltrow has been appointed wellbeing advisor
It’s a new world; all global norms – societal, cultural, business and behavioural – have
Core Health & Fitness is pleased to announce it’s signed an exclusive agreement with Oss
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Disney has released the first visuals of its Star Wars -themed Galactic Starcruiser resort, which
Industry awards platform, the Hall of Wellness Awards (HOW Awards), has unveiled the winners of
The shortlist for the Hall of Wellness Awards (HOW Awards) has been announced, with 110
Chenot Group scientific director and COO, Dr George Gaitanos, will keynote at The Medical Wellness
Blu Spas, a full-service consultancy offering consulting, advisory and operating solutions, is set to launch
PureGym has secured a £100m cash injection from shareholders to help deal with both the
A study by researchers at Emory University in the US has shown how exercise can
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced that it will postpone its upcoming TEA Summit
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Say no to anything that isn’t critically important to executing your business strategy and be aware that rapid growth is overrated
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
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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
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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
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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

Gala news

Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention,
The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Vladi Kovanic has been recognised for her services to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries
Spa Life Ireland – the country’s leading event for senior spa professionals – is dedicated
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
Core Health & Fitness, an industry leader in commercial fitness products, has launched the Stairmaster
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
A permanent public art sculpture allows the public to observe the galaxy's exoplanets – which
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
Almost 300 drones were used to signal an environmental message above the Eden Project’s biomes,
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
The Spa Life UK Convention was developed to support and nurture the spa industry with
Industry event Spa Life UK has announced its 2021 conference at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire,
Actress, entrepreneur and founder of lifestyle brand goop Gwyneth Paltrow has been appointed wellbeing advisor
It’s a new world; all global norms – societal, cultural, business and behavioural – have
Core Health & Fitness is pleased to announce it’s signed an exclusive agreement with Oss
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Disney has released the first visuals of its Star Wars -themed Galactic Starcruiser resort, which
Industry awards platform, the Hall of Wellness Awards (HOW Awards), has unveiled the winners of
The shortlist for the Hall of Wellness Awards (HOW Awards) has been announced, with 110
Chenot Group scientific director and COO, Dr George Gaitanos, will keynote at The Medical Wellness
Blu Spas, a full-service consultancy offering consulting, advisory and operating solutions, is set to launch
PureGym has secured a £100m cash injection from shareholders to help deal with both the
A study by researchers at Emory University in the US has shown how exercise can
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced that it will postpone its upcoming TEA Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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