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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

OUTDOOR EXERCISE news

"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor group, is introducing Pullman Power Fitness, a
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
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
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Glenn Earlam, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), says the operator is reopening 26 of
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
Dattner Architects have been chosen to transform the Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center North Campus in
Thonburi Healthcare Group is planning a residential project for retirees in Bangkok with a focus
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
IAAPA has opened registration for its annual charity events supporting Give Kids the World Village
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
Boutique hotel group City & Country Hotels has revealed details of the spa being launched
Boutique hotel operator City & Country Hotels has revealed plans to open its fifth UK
Government departments should turn to sport and outdoor recreation as cost effective solutions in combating
Spa and fitness consultancy firm WTS International (WTS) has announced its collaboration with development company
Ford Motor Company is leading the way in supporting a fit and healthy workplace by
The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
The number of people exercising for the express purpose of benefiting their health has more
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
Score Sports Center in Willow Springs – a suburb of Chicago, US – has re-opened
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
Mental health charity, Mind, has launched the country’s first large scale programme to encourage those
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
Battling the elements is a familiar pastime for British Military Fitness (BMF) trainers and devotees,
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced the appointment of Mark Wood as
Life Fitness has launched SYNRGY BlueSky, an extension of its SYNRGY360 small group training system
Lancaster London, part of the Preferred Hotel Group, has announced it will open its new
Wicksteed Playscapes has launched its Fitness Legacy Zone with its first installation in the UK.
IHG is to open the first of its new EVEN-branded wellness hotels in New York
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM magazine
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Looking at Orangetheory 10–20 years down the road, international markets will be three to five times the size of the US. At that point, we’ll be talking 10,000 units globally
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

OUTDOOR EXERCISE news

"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor group, is introducing Pullman Power Fitness, a
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
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
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Glenn Earlam, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), says the operator is reopening 26 of
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
Dattner Architects have been chosen to transform the Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center North Campus in
Thonburi Healthcare Group is planning a residential project for retirees in Bangkok with a focus
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
IAAPA has opened registration for its annual charity events supporting Give Kids the World Village
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
Boutique hotel group City & Country Hotels has revealed details of the spa being launched
Boutique hotel operator City & Country Hotels has revealed plans to open its fifth UK
Government departments should turn to sport and outdoor recreation as cost effective solutions in combating
Spa and fitness consultancy firm WTS International (WTS) has announced its collaboration with development company
Ford Motor Company is leading the way in supporting a fit and healthy workplace by
The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
The number of people exercising for the express purpose of benefiting their health has more
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
Score Sports Center in Willow Springs – a suburb of Chicago, US – has re-opened
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
Mental health charity, Mind, has launched the country’s first large scale programme to encourage those
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
Battling the elements is a familiar pastime for British Military Fitness (BMF) trainers and devotees,
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced the appointment of Mark Wood as
Life Fitness has launched SYNRGY BlueSky, an extension of its SYNRGY360 small group training system
Lancaster London, part of the Preferred Hotel Group, has announced it will open its new
Wicksteed Playscapes has launched its Fitness Legacy Zone with its first installation in the UK.
IHG is to open the first of its new EVEN-branded wellness hotels in New York
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Looking at Orangetheory 10–20 years down the road, international markets will be three to five times the size of the US. At that point, we’ll be talking 10,000 units globally
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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