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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Québec news

Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
At a time when healthcare workers and carers are under unimaginable stress, a cultural wellness
Canadian spa management group Groupe SKYSPA has unveiled an expansive thermal spa in Quebec, Canada.
Canada’s Méga Parc has reopened following a multi-million dollar steampunk-themed redevelopment that includes the building
French lifestyle brand Soft & Yoga is set to make its UK debut this month
North American sports and arena specialists CannonDesign have designed a new baseball park for Virginia
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Montreal’s contemporary art museum has unveiled the design for its new home, after selecting the
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
Canada’s Méga Parc is to undergo a major steampunk-themed makeover, with a record-breaking gravity coaster
Canadian architects Lemay and US studio CannonDesign have created a striking, transformable arena in the
The International Garden Festival has begun in Quebec’s Redford Gardens, with six award-winning garden installations
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a spectacular
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
The government of Canada and Quebec municipality have each pledged to invest US$4.4m (€4m, £3.4m)
Concrete – a multi-functional cultural space designed by OMA for Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue – officially
A joint venture between Canadian studios HCMA Architecture + Design and NFOE et Associés Architectes
Physical activity can improve the health and quality of life of people living Parkinson's disease
A mine in western Quebec has become so popular with tourists that officials have been
UPDATE: The high-profile expansion of Quebec’s first publicly-established museum by Rem Koolhaas’ Office for Metropolitan
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Las Vegas will get its first ever major league sports team, after the 30 clubs
Canadian operator GoodLife Fitness is on target to reach its goal of 100 low-cost clubs
Detailed plans have been revealed for the Moncton Downtown Centre, a 9,000-seat multi-purpose arena and
The CA$370m Vidéotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada, has opened to the public after a
Milwaukee Bucks basketball team has appointed a group of architects including sports specialist Populous, and
Work is progressing on a CA$40m (US$32.2m, €28.6m, £21.5m) waterpark set to open later this
Quebec City’s new hockey arena is starting to take shape as hockey fans prepare for
spAWARDS has announced the winners of Canada's top 50 spas at a gala awards evening
Image: Lucie Brosseau, president of the new association The booming spa sector in Eastern Canada
GSS Lab, a research laboratory based in Montreal, Canada, has launched its new NeuroSpa device,
CBRE Hotels has been appointed to manage the sale of the Willow Hotels portfolio, which
Quebecor Media has announced that it has secured the naming and management rights to a
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has agreed a joint venture between Grupo Questro and Trinity Investments
Netherlands-based The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) has won a competition for a major expansion
The Calypso Waterpark in the Canadian capital city Ottawa is set to open on 7
A new CAD$45m (US$41.6m, £25.2m, 28.6m euro) water park in Ottawa, Canada is to open
The government of Ontario is to double the funding of the Science North science centre
The US$29.35m (£21m, 22.7m euro) expansion of the Percival Molson Stadium in Montreal – the
A new sientific museum and planetarium is set to open in Montreal, Canada in 2012.
World Leisure is calling for applications for its innovation prize. The award seeks to recognize
Spa and beauty brand Anne Sémonin has announced details of its latest partnership, with a
GoodLife Fitness Clubs has been recognised for ‘outstanding business practices’ by making it into Canada’s
12,300
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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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
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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
Everyone's talking about
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
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
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Québec news

Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
At a time when healthcare workers and carers are under unimaginable stress, a cultural wellness
Canadian spa management group Groupe SKYSPA has unveiled an expansive thermal spa in Quebec, Canada.
Canada’s Méga Parc has reopened following a multi-million dollar steampunk-themed redevelopment that includes the building
French lifestyle brand Soft & Yoga is set to make its UK debut this month
North American sports and arena specialists CannonDesign have designed a new baseball park for Virginia
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Montreal’s contemporary art museum has unveiled the design for its new home, after selecting the
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
Canada’s Méga Parc is to undergo a major steampunk-themed makeover, with a record-breaking gravity coaster
Canadian architects Lemay and US studio CannonDesign have created a striking, transformable arena in the
The International Garden Festival has begun in Quebec’s Redford Gardens, with six award-winning garden installations
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a spectacular
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
The government of Canada and Quebec municipality have each pledged to invest US$4.4m (€4m, £3.4m)
Concrete – a multi-functional cultural space designed by OMA for Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue – officially
A joint venture between Canadian studios HCMA Architecture + Design and NFOE et Associés Architectes
Physical activity can improve the health and quality of life of people living Parkinson's disease
A mine in western Quebec has become so popular with tourists that officials have been
UPDATE: The high-profile expansion of Quebec’s first publicly-established museum by Rem Koolhaas’ Office for Metropolitan
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Las Vegas will get its first ever major league sports team, after the 30 clubs
Canadian operator GoodLife Fitness is on target to reach its goal of 100 low-cost clubs
Detailed plans have been revealed for the Moncton Downtown Centre, a 9,000-seat multi-purpose arena and
The CA$370m Vidéotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada, has opened to the public after a
Milwaukee Bucks basketball team has appointed a group of architects including sports specialist Populous, and
Work is progressing on a CA$40m (US$32.2m, €28.6m, £21.5m) waterpark set to open later this
Quebec City’s new hockey arena is starting to take shape as hockey fans prepare for
spAWARDS has announced the winners of Canada's top 50 spas at a gala awards evening
Image: Lucie Brosseau, president of the new association The booming spa sector in Eastern Canada
GSS Lab, a research laboratory based in Montreal, Canada, has launched its new NeuroSpa device,
CBRE Hotels has been appointed to manage the sale of the Willow Hotels portfolio, which
Quebecor Media has announced that it has secured the naming and management rights to a
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has agreed a joint venture between Grupo Questro and Trinity Investments
Netherlands-based The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) has won a competition for a major expansion
The Calypso Waterpark in the Canadian capital city Ottawa is set to open on 7
A new CAD$45m (US$41.6m, £25.2m, 28.6m euro) water park in Ottawa, Canada is to open
The government of Ontario is to double the funding of the Science North science centre
The US$29.35m (£21m, 22.7m euro) expansion of the Percival Molson Stadium in Montreal – the
A new sientific museum and planetarium is set to open in Montreal, Canada in 2012.
World Leisure is calling for applications for its innovation prize. The award seeks to recognize
Spa and beauty brand Anne Sémonin has announced details of its latest partnership, with a
GoodLife Fitness Clubs has been recognised for ‘outstanding business practices’ by making it into Canada’s
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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