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North America news

The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and locations for
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Mauli Rituals, a UK-based ayurvedic spa brand, is taking its hair, skin, body and mind
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Six Flags is launching two new haunted house experiences, inspired by iconic horror movies, The
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Cloud-based spa and amenity management software platform Book4Time has expanded its coverage for its integrated
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Design
The new concept has a bright modern colour schemes with the main materials used being steel, concrete and wood
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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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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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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
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

North America news

The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and locations for
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Mauli Rituals, a UK-based ayurvedic spa brand, is taking its hair, skin, body and mind
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Six Flags is launching two new haunted house experiences, inspired by iconic horror movies, The
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Cloud-based spa and amenity management software platform Book4Time has expanded its coverage for its integrated
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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