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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

South Africa news

A boutique safari and wellness escape will open in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango Delta this May,
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Body Bike and Gym 80 have launched a range of co-branded bikes which are available
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
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Babylonstoren, a historic converted Cape Dutch farm estate with a boutique hotel, spa and winery,
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
Two Asian-inspired wellness sanctuaries by Banyan Tree will open on luxury private islands off the
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Premium hotel brand Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has signed plans to launch a new luxury
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Luxury resort operator One&Only Resorts and international skincare and spa brand ESPA have partnered to
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has acquired its distributor, Matrix Fitness South Africa. Following the deal,
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Ozen Collection has launched a brand new spa and wellness concept called Ele |
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, Leeu Collection’s flagship property, has re-opened under the management
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Spa software company, Zenoti, has produced insights into the impact coronavirus is having on its
Fox Browne Creative have created a treehouse-like overnight retreat for the &Beyond Ngala Private Game
Beauty and spa therapy educational organisation CIDESCO International has entered into an agreement with skincare
The physical activity economy is now a US$828bn (€752bn, £655bn) market – and its value
CIDESCO International, the standards setter for the global spa and beauty industries, has announced that
Designs have been released for the latest edition of the famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi,
Hadspen House, a Grade II-listed country house on the Emily Estate in Somerset, UK, will
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa, has unveiled a new garden spa,
Boutique HIIT studio operator Ritual Gym will open its first site in the US next
Skincare brand Elemental Herbology has appointed Carolyne as global sales director. Beck has 25 years’
Created by South African interior designers Studio A, Chapter Roma Hotel is slated to open
A major new waterpark operation has opened its doors in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the
The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, has announced the completion of several
BIG and Heatherwick Studio were among the winners on day one of the World Architecture
A study by research institute RAND Europe has suggested that there is a guaranteed way
One&Only will open its second Nature Resort this October, the One&Only Nyungwe House resort, set
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
HCM magazine
Opinion
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Study Active
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Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

South Africa news

A boutique safari and wellness escape will open in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango Delta this May,
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Body Bike and Gym 80 have launched a range of co-branded bikes which are available
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
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Babylonstoren, a historic converted Cape Dutch farm estate with a boutique hotel, spa and winery,
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
Two Asian-inspired wellness sanctuaries by Banyan Tree will open on luxury private islands off the
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Premium hotel brand Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has signed plans to launch a new luxury
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Luxury resort operator One&Only Resorts and international skincare and spa brand ESPA have partnered to
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has acquired its distributor, Matrix Fitness South Africa. Following the deal,
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Ozen Collection has launched a brand new spa and wellness concept called Ele |
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, Leeu Collection’s flagship property, has re-opened under the management
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Spa software company, Zenoti, has produced insights into the impact coronavirus is having on its
Fox Browne Creative have created a treehouse-like overnight retreat for the &Beyond Ngala Private Game
Beauty and spa therapy educational organisation CIDESCO International has entered into an agreement with skincare
The physical activity economy is now a US$828bn (€752bn, £655bn) market – and its value
CIDESCO International, the standards setter for the global spa and beauty industries, has announced that
Designs have been released for the latest edition of the famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi,
Hadspen House, a Grade II-listed country house on the Emily Estate in Somerset, UK, will
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa, has unveiled a new garden spa,
Boutique HIIT studio operator Ritual Gym will open its first site in the US next
Skincare brand Elemental Herbology has appointed Carolyne as global sales director. Beck has 25 years’
Created by South African interior designers Studio A, Chapter Roma Hotel is slated to open
A major new waterpark operation has opened its doors in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the
The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, has announced the completion of several
BIG and Heatherwick Studio were among the winners on day one of the World Architecture
A study by research institute RAND Europe has suggested that there is a guaranteed way
One&Only will open its second Nature Resort this October, the One&Only Nyungwe House resort, set
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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