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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Sported news

The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
'Secret' talks between the British Museum and the Greek government could see the return of
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Esthetica is committed to applying its expertise, integrity and innovation to craft top-quality massage tables
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
The Well has struck its first-ever hospitality partnership and developed a holistic wellbeing retreat for
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Physical activity is found to prompt a clean-up of muscles by increasing the activity of
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
Sarah Mannerings Studio have transformed an unserviced and flooded basement garage in London into an
People from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are still far less likely to
Disney has announced an opening date for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at its Hollywood
Gus Casely-Hayford, the British curator, cultural historian, broadcaster and lecturer, has been named as the
Stefano Boeri has taken his Forest City concept to Mexico, with the new 557 ha
Sportswear giant Nike is launching a programme which will support, empower and enable young people
Cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Norweigan and Bahamas Paradise are using their vessels and finances
A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July.
Guests at Universal Studios' Volcano Bay waterpark in Orlando claim to have been electrocuted at
Ubisoft Blue Byte, a subsidiary of French gaming company Ubisoft, has developed a new location-based
The Dungeon attraction at Merlin’s Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire has now officially opened
Communications app Snapchat has created an online virtual gallery in celebration of Black History Month,
The hotel sector can be a highly competitive one, with operators seeking any way they
Escape Hunt is set to open a new Doctor Who escape room in Oxford. Expected
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
IKEA’s innovation lab, Space10, and visual trend consultancy f°am Studio have released concept images of
A new attraction marketing itself as a “food experience” will open in 2021 in the
US-based dark ride specialist Sally Corporation has partnered with Aardman Animations to create a new
Chris Grant will step down from his role as chief executive of sports charity Sported
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Sports charity Sported has teamed up with TSB Bank to launch a community sports programme
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
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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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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HCM magazine
Interview
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
Recovery
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Research
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
Specifier
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
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Lockers
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

Sported news

The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
'Secret' talks between the British Museum and the Greek government could see the return of
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Esthetica is committed to applying its expertise, integrity and innovation to craft top-quality massage tables
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
The Well has struck its first-ever hospitality partnership and developed a holistic wellbeing retreat for
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Physical activity is found to prompt a clean-up of muscles by increasing the activity of
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
Sarah Mannerings Studio have transformed an unserviced and flooded basement garage in London into an
People from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are still far less likely to
Disney has announced an opening date for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at its Hollywood
Gus Casely-Hayford, the British curator, cultural historian, broadcaster and lecturer, has been named as the
Stefano Boeri has taken his Forest City concept to Mexico, with the new 557 ha
Sportswear giant Nike is launching a programme which will support, empower and enable young people
Cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Norweigan and Bahamas Paradise are using their vessels and finances
A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July.
Guests at Universal Studios' Volcano Bay waterpark in Orlando claim to have been electrocuted at
Ubisoft Blue Byte, a subsidiary of French gaming company Ubisoft, has developed a new location-based
The Dungeon attraction at Merlin’s Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire has now officially opened
Communications app Snapchat has created an online virtual gallery in celebration of Black History Month,
The hotel sector can be a highly competitive one, with operators seeking any way they
Escape Hunt is set to open a new Doctor Who escape room in Oxford. Expected
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
IKEA’s innovation lab, Space10, and visual trend consultancy f°am Studio have released concept images of
A new attraction marketing itself as a “food experience” will open in 2021 in the
US-based dark ride specialist Sally Corporation has partnered with Aardman Animations to create a new
Chris Grant will step down from his role as chief executive of sports charity Sported
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Sports charity Sported has teamed up with TSB Bank to launch a community sports programme
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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