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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

VR news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
VR technology company Zero Latency has launched its immersive free-roam VR zombie game Outbreak. Described
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
A brand new spa is due to open at the Grand Velas Boutique in Los
Oliver Cahill, managing director of Premier Software part of Journey Hospitality, is well-versed in assisting
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Treasured hot springs destinations from around the globe are serving as the inspiration for an
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Garmin has released its Connect Fitness Report for 2022, which shows that users of its
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a motion tracking product called Mocopi in
Spanish spa and skincare brand Germaine de Capuccini has expanded its collection with its first
bbspa_Group is a leading international spa consultancy based in Italy, renowned for its unique character
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Generation Z (Gen Z) has been cited as the next big generation of consumers that
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
A major free exhibition on the treatment and understanding of cancer has opened at the
French luxury brand L'Occitane en Provence has strengthened its partnership with hotel giant Accor with
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
News report
There’s another 10-15 years of growth potential in the UK market at the current rate
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Letters
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
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
Life lessons
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
Insight
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

VR news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
VR technology company Zero Latency has launched its immersive free-roam VR zombie game Outbreak. Described
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
A brand new spa is due to open at the Grand Velas Boutique in Los
Oliver Cahill, managing director of Premier Software part of Journey Hospitality, is well-versed in assisting
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Treasured hot springs destinations from around the globe are serving as the inspiration for an
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Garmin has released its Connect Fitness Report for 2022, which shows that users of its
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a motion tracking product called Mocopi in
Spanish spa and skincare brand Germaine de Capuccini has expanded its collection with its first
bbspa_Group is a leading international spa consultancy based in Italy, renowned for its unique character
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Generation Z (Gen Z) has been cited as the next big generation of consumers that
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
A major free exhibition on the treatment and understanding of cancer has opened at the
French luxury brand L'Occitane en Provence has strengthened its partnership with hotel giant Accor with
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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