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Obesity news

Buchinger Wilhelmi announces the death of Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Join us at Elevate for the event's 10th anniversary edition
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
The global fitness industry unites to create a global framework to tackle obesity
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
UK Active report shows more education needed around strength training
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
WHO urges governments to raise $1 trillion for health by taxing alcohol and sugar
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
ACE predicts AI will be the top trend in the US this year
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Put health before profit, says review by The Lancet into ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Les Mills and UK Active research proves the importance of exercise when taking GLP-1s
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
WHO says physical activity is critical as it publishes its first guidelines on GLP-1s
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Physical activity among young people at highest level since Active Lives Report began
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Youth Sport Trust’s Class of 2035 Report warns of health crisis facing children
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
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W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
More featured supplier news
UK Budget delivers good news on rates, but fails to set an ambitious agenda for the sector
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Some breast cancer cells feed off lipids, find researchers
Researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have found that triple-negative
UK's Health and Social Care Committee discusses obesity
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
PROMOTION
Habitual partners with Hussle to offer flexible fitness access for weight loss programme members
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
Jims launches Prime Physio, set to be Belgian’s largest physiotherapy network
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
PROMOTION
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More featured supplier news
Holistic diabetes management programme launches at Ananda in the Himalayas
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
Strategy for obesity reduction doesn't take appetite into account, says Dr Kevin Hall
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
McKinsey Health Institute says weight management drugs could lead to a metabolic health revolution
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
UK government backs Joe Wicks’ latest venture to get children active in the holidays
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Historic day as UK government pivots to prevention
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
UK's 10 Year Plan for the health service will be based on a massive pivot to prevention
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Industry must take action as Mounjaro distribution widens in the UK
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
DCMS secures £8.2bn in UK Spending Review
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
PROMOTION
Technogym is thrilled to announce the Technogym Education Event 2025!
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Weight loss from drugs only lasts 10-20 months finds University of Oxford
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
PROMOTION
G-Labs seeks partners for ITV Be campaign
G-Labs, the multi-award-winning specialist in innovative treatments, technology, and training for clinics, mid-spas, and salons,
The Round, a £2 billion wellbeing 'village’ designed by Foster + Partners, gets the go-ahead
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Genes play a greater role in obesity than previously thought, concludes University of Cambridge research
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Inactivity and bad diets are putting the brakes on life expectancy improvements
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
The Lancet calls for more nuanced approach to defining obesity than measuring BMI
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
Children and young people are significantly more active when they have a positive attitude to exercise
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Obesity overtakes tobacco as a risk factor for disability in England, says Select Committee as it calls for government action
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Dementia – half of global cases could be prevented or stalled by lifestyle changes including more exercise, says Alzheimer’s Society
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
“It is about time prevention is viewed as the cure,” say UK Active and CIMSPA in response to UK government’s study into weight-loss medication
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
Insight from Health and Fitness Association shows a resilient sector and predicts growth
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Paying men to lose weight could help fix obesity crisis
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
Martyn Allison – "let's drive growth then ask the new government to invest in our success"
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
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Technogym – Destination fitness

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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion

BLK BOX

BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Promotion

Power Plate

Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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HCM People
CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Insight

Value and identity

Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Interview

Harry Konstantinou

With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Research

Brain power

Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
“Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again”
HCM magazine
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
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Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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Company profiles
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Parkwood Leisure
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
More catalogues
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
MyZone: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
GLL: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
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Property & Tenders
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Stratford, East London.
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Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Global Wellness Day
Worldwide, Various,
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21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Obesity news

Buchinger Wilhelmi announces the death of Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Join us at Elevate for the event's 10th anniversary edition
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
The global fitness industry unites to create a global framework to tackle obesity
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
UK Active report shows more education needed around strength training
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
WHO urges governments to raise $1 trillion for health by taxing alcohol and sugar
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
ACE predicts AI will be the top trend in the US this year
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Put health before profit, says review by The Lancet into ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Les Mills and UK Active research proves the importance of exercise when taking GLP-1s
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
WHO says physical activity is critical as it publishes its first guidelines on GLP-1s
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Physical activity among young people at highest level since Active Lives Report began
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Youth Sport Trust’s Class of 2035 Report warns of health crisis facing children
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
More featured supplier news
UK Budget delivers good news on rates, but fails to set an ambitious agenda for the sector
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Some breast cancer cells feed off lipids, find researchers
Researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have found that triple-negative
UK's Health and Social Care Committee discusses obesity
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
PROMOTION
Habitual partners with Hussle to offer flexible fitness access for weight loss programme members
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
Jims launches Prime Physio, set to be Belgian’s largest physiotherapy network
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
PROMOTION
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More featured supplier news
Holistic diabetes management programme launches at Ananda in the Himalayas
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
Strategy for obesity reduction doesn't take appetite into account, says Dr Kevin Hall
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
McKinsey Health Institute says weight management drugs could lead to a metabolic health revolution
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
UK government backs Joe Wicks’ latest venture to get children active in the holidays
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Historic day as UK government pivots to prevention
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
UK's 10 Year Plan for the health service will be based on a massive pivot to prevention
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Industry must take action as Mounjaro distribution widens in the UK
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
DCMS secures £8.2bn in UK Spending Review
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
PROMOTION
Technogym is thrilled to announce the Technogym Education Event 2025!
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Weight loss from drugs only lasts 10-20 months finds University of Oxford
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
PROMOTION
G-Labs seeks partners for ITV Be campaign
G-Labs, the multi-award-winning specialist in innovative treatments, technology, and training for clinics, mid-spas, and salons,
The Round, a £2 billion wellbeing 'village’ designed by Foster + Partners, gets the go-ahead
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Genes play a greater role in obesity than previously thought, concludes University of Cambridge research
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Inactivity and bad diets are putting the brakes on life expectancy improvements
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
The Lancet calls for more nuanced approach to defining obesity than measuring BMI
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
Children and young people are significantly more active when they have a positive attitude to exercise
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Obesity overtakes tobacco as a risk factor for disability in England, says Select Committee as it calls for government action
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Dementia – half of global cases could be prevented or stalled by lifestyle changes including more exercise, says Alzheimer’s Society
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
“It is about time prevention is viewed as the cure,” say UK Active and CIMSPA in response to UK government’s study into weight-loss medication
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
Insight from Health and Fitness Association shows a resilient sector and predicts growth
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Paying men to lose weight could help fix obesity crisis
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
Martyn Allison – "let's drive growth then ask the new government to invest in our success"
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
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The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
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Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
“Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again”
HCM magazine
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research

Record highs

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Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
More catalogues
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
MyZone: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
GLL: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
More
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Global Wellness Day
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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