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The International Health news

US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has cancelled its forthcoming convention and trade
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that its annual convention will
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The number of people in the US with a health club membership has increased by
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the names of the four
There are now more than 210,000 health clubs in the world, serving a total of
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), has announced this year's four new nominees
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched its 'Get Your Dream Job' campaign, designed to
Derek Gallup, executive vice president of fitness and Retail at New Evolution Ventures, has been
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More than 66m Americans used a gym in 2016, a record high since the International
US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the 2017 cohort of its
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Foundation has launched five access pilot programmes
Boutique fitness studio operator Barrecore is looking to expand “rapidly across the UK and Europe”
The leisure centre and health club industry needs to embrace the potential of the digital
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Market analyst IBISWorld predicts the US health club market to generate revenues of US$30.1bn (£24.2bn,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Inactive health club members who have been successfully engaged into revisiting their club are 45
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has opened a new office in Brussels
The international health club market saw revenues grow by 5.3 per cent last year, according
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is urging health club operators around the
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has formed a strategic partnership with data
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its
A newly formed non-profit organisation has formed with the aim of promoting wellness through education
Revenue and membership figures for the past year indicate health and fitness clubs in the
US-based fitness equipment supplier Cybex has appointed Art Curtis, chair of The International Health, Racquet
Aromatherapy Associates has been appointed to supply the spa at Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat near
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has launched its third Annual Green Survey,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has published its latest Global 25 report,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is working together with the Organization of
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2011 European Congress will be held on
Scientists at Harvard University say the dramatic rise in adult obesity over recent decades is
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has reminded members that it is always
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released the 2011 IHRSA Global Report:
A new national scheme offering free health club memberships to military families in the US
Health Club Management magazine has become the Strategic European Media Partner of US-based organisation The
The number of people with health club memberships in the US reached 50.2 million in
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
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
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Talking point
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…
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Interview
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
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Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
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The International Health news

US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has cancelled its forthcoming convention and trade
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that its annual convention will
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The number of people in the US with a health club membership has increased by
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the names of the four
There are now more than 210,000 health clubs in the world, serving a total of
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), has announced this year's four new nominees
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched its 'Get Your Dream Job' campaign, designed to
Derek Gallup, executive vice president of fitness and Retail at New Evolution Ventures, has been
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More than 66m Americans used a gym in 2016, a record high since the International
US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the 2017 cohort of its
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Foundation has launched five access pilot programmes
Boutique fitness studio operator Barrecore is looking to expand “rapidly across the UK and Europe”
The leisure centre and health club industry needs to embrace the potential of the digital
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Market analyst IBISWorld predicts the US health club market to generate revenues of US$30.1bn (£24.2bn,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Inactive health club members who have been successfully engaged into revisiting their club are 45
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has opened a new office in Brussels
The international health club market saw revenues grow by 5.3 per cent last year, according
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is urging health club operators around the
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has formed a strategic partnership with data
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its
A newly formed non-profit organisation has formed with the aim of promoting wellness through education
Revenue and membership figures for the past year indicate health and fitness clubs in the
US-based fitness equipment supplier Cybex has appointed Art Curtis, chair of The International Health, Racquet
Aromatherapy Associates has been appointed to supply the spa at Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat near
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has launched its third Annual Green Survey,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has published its latest Global 25 report,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is working together with the Organization of
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2011 European Congress will be held on
Scientists at Harvard University say the dramatic rise in adult obesity over recent decades is
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has reminded members that it is always
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released the 2011 IHRSA Global Report:
A new national scheme offering free health club memberships to military families in the US
Health Club Management magazine has become the Strategic European Media Partner of US-based organisation The
The number of people with health club memberships in the US reached 50.2 million in
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
Opinion
promotion
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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