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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Qualifications news

Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Hand Picked Hotels (HPH) has launched its new Spa Therapist Apprenticeship programme, working alongside national
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has unveiled a new spa therapist apprenticeship programme in a
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
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
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
On 24 June 2022, skincare specialist and therapist trainer Jennifer Young will launch a new
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
Baking is the focus of a new one-day course designed to help people learn about
Music psychology specialist, Brian d’Souza, has launched a sound wellness business to offer transformative sound
2021 has been dubbed the year of the ‘Great Resignation’, with numerous people in the
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has appointed Annika Jackson as
After more than 28 years of successful growth and development, and over 50,000 learners trained,
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
EuropeActive has announced it will trial a new consumer health club certification scheme, to be
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
A new training initiative is aiming to 'retool the physical activity workforce' to help businesses
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Cancer touch training specialist, Jennifer Young, has created a free Cancer Awareness Qualification to aid
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
The Health Foundation has called for a more joined-up, whole government approach to policy-making, in
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
A study has claimed that "millions of disabled people" are not being catered for at
Parkour UK chief executive Eugene Minogue will step down as CEO after 10 years in
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
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
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
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TVS Group
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Qualifications news

Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Hand Picked Hotels (HPH) has launched its new Spa Therapist Apprenticeship programme, working alongside national
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has unveiled a new spa therapist apprenticeship programme in a
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
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
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
On 24 June 2022, skincare specialist and therapist trainer Jennifer Young will launch a new
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
Baking is the focus of a new one-day course designed to help people learn about
Music psychology specialist, Brian d’Souza, has launched a sound wellness business to offer transformative sound
2021 has been dubbed the year of the ‘Great Resignation’, with numerous people in the
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has appointed Annika Jackson as
After more than 28 years of successful growth and development, and over 50,000 learners trained,
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
EuropeActive has announced it will trial a new consumer health club certification scheme, to be
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
A new training initiative is aiming to 'retool the physical activity workforce' to help businesses
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Cancer touch training specialist, Jennifer Young, has created a free Cancer Awareness Qualification to aid
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
The Health Foundation has called for a more joined-up, whole government approach to policy-making, in
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
A study has claimed that "millions of disabled people" are not being catered for at
Parkour UK chief executive Eugene Minogue will step down as CEO after 10 years in
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TVS Group
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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