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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Home fitness news

As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
NFL superstar, Tom Brady, is taking his digital fitness concept and nutritional supplements lines TB12
TRX has been acquired by its founder, Randy Hetrick and Jack Daly of private equity
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Peloton is set to axe around 800 jobs, increase the price of its equipment and
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
Boxx has launched a new generation punch bag and smart punch trackers that work with
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
Forme has signed an exclusive partnership with boutique fitness operator Barry's, the latest sign of
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
Peloton is recalling all of its Tread and Tread+ machines in the US, after striking
Smartech, the destination for innovation in exclusive partnership with the best department stores around the
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
The vast majority of the population of the Netherlands expect their physical and mental health
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and
Boutique operator Gymbox has launched a new service, giving consumers the opportunity to take their
Fitness start-up, Inspace, has revealed plans to launch a new brand, website and social channels.
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
The government needs to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with a plan which
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Leisure management company 3d Leisure is introducing two new services across its corporate division, in
Matrix Fitness has announced an exclusive partnership with Primal Strength to target an increased strategic
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the winner of its inaugural Call for Wellness
Fitness tech firm JaxJox will accelerate the launch of its connected home fitness solution, InteractiveStudio,
Boutique operator Digme is joining the hybrid fitness revolution by launching an at-home proposition. Digme,
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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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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Opinion
The industry is missing a trick in failing to engage with people who are new to exercise. We’re lacking when it comes to onboarding
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Editor's letter
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
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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
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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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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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Supplier Showcase
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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
KeepMe press release: Keepme launches Open-House Sessions – providing pressure-free platform insights
Keepme has this week announced a new initiative. Its ‘Open-House Sessions’ are set to offer a comprehensive insight into the platform's AI-powered technologies, intuitive design and extensive functionality.
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Cryotherapy
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Snowroom
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Lockers
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Property & Tenders
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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
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
Diary dates
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
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

Home fitness news

As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
NFL superstar, Tom Brady, is taking his digital fitness concept and nutritional supplements lines TB12
TRX has been acquired by its founder, Randy Hetrick and Jack Daly of private equity
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Peloton is set to axe around 800 jobs, increase the price of its equipment and
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
Boxx has launched a new generation punch bag and smart punch trackers that work with
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
Forme has signed an exclusive partnership with boutique fitness operator Barry's, the latest sign of
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
Peloton is recalling all of its Tread and Tread+ machines in the US, after striking
Smartech, the destination for innovation in exclusive partnership with the best department stores around the
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
The vast majority of the population of the Netherlands expect their physical and mental health
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and
Boutique operator Gymbox has launched a new service, giving consumers the opportunity to take their
Fitness start-up, Inspace, has revealed plans to launch a new brand, website and social channels.
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
The government needs to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with a plan which
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Leisure management company 3d Leisure is introducing two new services across its corporate division, in
Matrix Fitness has announced an exclusive partnership with Primal Strength to target an increased strategic
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the winner of its inaugural Call for Wellness
Fitness tech firm JaxJox will accelerate the launch of its connected home fitness solution, InteractiveStudio,
Boutique operator Digme is joining the hybrid fitness revolution by launching an at-home proposition. Digme,
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
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
KeepMe press release: Keepme launches Open-House Sessions – providing pressure-free platform insights
Keepme has this week announced a new initiative. Its ‘Open-House Sessions’ are set to offer a comprehensive insight into the platform's AI-powered technologies, intuitive design and extensive functionality.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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