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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

National Fitness Day news

The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Operators across the physical activity sector open up to the public today offering free sessions
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
Exercise has been voted the number one way the public can help the NHS –
Every £1 spent on community sport and physical activity in England generates £3.91 in return
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Who does your brand belong to? There used to be only one answer to this
Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
A medical practice is opening its very own fitness club, as part of plans to
The average UK adult spends more than twice as long making tea as they do
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Strictly Come Dancing star Ashley Roberts and DJ Locksmith from dance music group Rudimental have
The average UK adult spends eight times as long watching on-demand television as they do
This year's National Fitness Day will kick off with a mass dance workout in the
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will look to find and celebrate the most inspiring
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a
Fitness brand Les Mills has recruited ukactive’s head of communications to lead its global business-to-business
More than 5.1 million Britons, including three-quarters-of-a-million schoolchildren, got active on National Fitness Day 2017,
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Gym operators and physical activity providers are throwing open their doors today (27 September), offering
British adults spend an average of just 90 minutes being physically active, according to a
Les Mills UK has teamed up with ukactive to offer its Born To Move virtual
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
ukactive will start its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 by unveiling a line-up of
This year’s National Fitness Day (NFD) on 7 September encouraged more people to get physically
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Interview
For 2024 our European growth will be focused on Spain and the UK and in 2025, Japan
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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

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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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
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
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.
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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
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

National Fitness Day news

The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Operators across the physical activity sector open up to the public today offering free sessions
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
Exercise has been voted the number one way the public can help the NHS –
Every £1 spent on community sport and physical activity in England generates £3.91 in return
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Who does your brand belong to? There used to be only one answer to this
Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
A medical practice is opening its very own fitness club, as part of plans to
The average UK adult spends more than twice as long making tea as they do
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Strictly Come Dancing star Ashley Roberts and DJ Locksmith from dance music group Rudimental have
The average UK adult spends eight times as long watching on-demand television as they do
This year's National Fitness Day will kick off with a mass dance workout in the
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will look to find and celebrate the most inspiring
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a
Fitness brand Les Mills has recruited ukactive’s head of communications to lead its global business-to-business
More than 5.1 million Britons, including three-quarters-of-a-million schoolchildren, got active on National Fitness Day 2017,
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Gym operators and physical activity providers are throwing open their doors today (27 September), offering
British adults spend an average of just 90 minutes being physically active, according to a
Les Mills UK has teamed up with ukactive to offer its Born To Move virtual
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
ukactive will start its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 by unveiling a line-up of
This year’s National Fitness Day (NFD) on 7 September encouraged more people to get physically
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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

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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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
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
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: 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: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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