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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Nock news

As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Ancient Chinese philosophy tells us that everything in life
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
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
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
KA Leisure has appointed industry veteran Malcolm McPhail as its interim chief executive. McPhail, who
The UK's travel, tourism and visitor attractions markets have been "decimated" by COVID-19 – and
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Therapists qualified in mental health interventions are being invited to get involved with a new,
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Metalline, an architectural metalwork specialist based in the UK, has created a range of bespoke
Fitness First Middle East is preparing for major expansion across the region, after announcing plans
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) have designed a mixed-use development
Research by the International Spa Association (ISPA), has revealed that more men are going to
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, has closed to allow
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
active-net is supporting the work of blood cancer charity, DKMS, by encouraging greater awareness of
Inverclyde Leisure has become one of the first public leisure operators to add Technogym's new
The government's autumn budget – the last fiscal event before the UK leaves the European
Jim McMahon, senior partner and board member at PricewaterhouseCoopers, has been appointed as non-executive director
Colin Chong, Everton Football Club's recently appointed stadium development director, has claimed that the club's
The Scottish Highlands are set to become the hub for British space travel, a sector
The emergence of Woodbury Park as a major sport and leisure destination from functional golf
Britain's largest alcohol distiller is looking to take a leaf out of Ireland's booming alco-tourism
Anytime Fitness says it's targeting 400 UK clubs within the next three years, as it
Virgin Active’s Barbican health club has introduced a new class to its line up. Punch
ukactive has teamed up with young people’s charity The Mix to help tackle mental health
Virgin Active has launched Punch - a boxing workout that consists of 12 rounds, focusing
Disney’s parks and resorts have enjoyed another strong quarter, with the company experiencing double digit
The British hotel industry should “brace itself” for more pain following Brexit, with hotel room
Functional training equipment developer Fitness Anywhere LLC, known as TRX, has been awarded more than
Former regional competitive 400-metre sprinter Peter Arnold will be opening an Anytime Fitness gym within
The Forestry Commission is launching an augmented reality (AR) app based around the popular children’s
Technogym is planning to give away some of its equipment to local communities as part
The architecture firm behind Minnesota Vikings’ US$1.1bn (£905.9m, €1bn) US Bank Stadium has been appointed
Leisure solutions supplier Pulse has been appointed by KA Leisure to supply and install equipment
Proposals to knock down a leisure centre and build a new facility as part of
12,300
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No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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.
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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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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

Nock news

As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Ancient Chinese philosophy tells us that everything in life
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
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
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
KA Leisure has appointed industry veteran Malcolm McPhail as its interim chief executive. McPhail, who
The UK's travel, tourism and visitor attractions markets have been "decimated" by COVID-19 – and
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Therapists qualified in mental health interventions are being invited to get involved with a new,
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Metalline, an architectural metalwork specialist based in the UK, has created a range of bespoke
Fitness First Middle East is preparing for major expansion across the region, after announcing plans
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) have designed a mixed-use development
Research by the International Spa Association (ISPA), has revealed that more men are going to
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, has closed to allow
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
active-net is supporting the work of blood cancer charity, DKMS, by encouraging greater awareness of
Inverclyde Leisure has become one of the first public leisure operators to add Technogym's new
The government's autumn budget – the last fiscal event before the UK leaves the European
Jim McMahon, senior partner and board member at PricewaterhouseCoopers, has been appointed as non-executive director
Colin Chong, Everton Football Club's recently appointed stadium development director, has claimed that the club's
The Scottish Highlands are set to become the hub for British space travel, a sector
The emergence of Woodbury Park as a major sport and leisure destination from functional golf
Britain's largest alcohol distiller is looking to take a leaf out of Ireland's booming alco-tourism
Anytime Fitness says it's targeting 400 UK clubs within the next three years, as it
Virgin Active’s Barbican health club has introduced a new class to its line up. Punch
ukactive has teamed up with young people’s charity The Mix to help tackle mental health
Virgin Active has launched Punch - a boxing workout that consists of 12 rounds, focusing
Disney’s parks and resorts have enjoyed another strong quarter, with the company experiencing double digit
The British hotel industry should “brace itself” for more pain following Brexit, with hotel room
Functional training equipment developer Fitness Anywhere LLC, known as TRX, has been awarded more than
Former regional competitive 400-metre sprinter Peter Arnold will be opening an Anytime Fitness gym within
The Forestry Commission is launching an augmented reality (AR) app based around the popular children’s
Technogym is planning to give away some of its equipment to local communities as part
The architecture firm behind Minnesota Vikings’ US$1.1bn (£905.9m, €1bn) US Bank Stadium has been appointed
Leisure solutions supplier Pulse has been appointed by KA Leisure to supply and install equipment
Proposals to knock down a leisure centre and build a new facility as part of
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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.
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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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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