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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

HCM news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
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
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Fitness industry leaders, including UK Active CEO Huw Edwards, will take to the stage at
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
A cross-party DCMS Committee in the UK has called on the government to launch a
Urban Health Club in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has introduced a 24/7 operation. The €2.8m hub for
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
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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.
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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.
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Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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
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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
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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HCM news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
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
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Fitness industry leaders, including UK Active CEO Huw Edwards, will take to the stage at
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
A cross-party DCMS Committee in the UK has called on the government to launch a
Urban Health Club in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has introduced a 24/7 operation. The €2.8m hub for
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
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
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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