Latest
issue
We Work Well Events
We Work Well Events
We Work Well Events
Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn Follow Health Club Management on Instagram
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

World Cup news

Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Andy King, chair of Manchester's GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at non-profit
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The first edition of the Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) took place last week at St
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
Myzone has announced it's partnering with Wigan Warriors as the rugby club’s official heart rate
As an integral part of the first team's training programme, Power Plate is supporting the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled an additional £700m funding boost for sports and culture, as
The historic San Siro football stadium in Milan could be demolished to make way for
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
The Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti has died at the age of 92 after contracting the
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is having a severe effect on leisure businesses around the world,
The ICC Cricket World Cup has been credited with delivering a £350m economic boost to
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has confirmed that he will continue his work as
GHD Group has acquired UK-based crowd dynamics consultancy Movement Strategies, signalling the architecture and design
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Four nations have submitted bids for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 – the latest
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
The Conservative Party has promised to invest £550m in grassroots football – if it wins
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the English Premier League are partnering to
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
A partnership deal has resulted in more than 180 Wattbikes being supplied to all stadiums
A grassroots campaign aiming to create a lasting legacy for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
A memorable summer of international cricket for England concluded on 15 September with the men's
Banking giant Barclays has pledged to support the growth of women's football by helping to
Rugby's world governing body has announced that its flagship Rugby World Cup properties will no
Members of Parliament will quiz cricket chiefs over their plans to capitalise on England's recent
Joanna Adams, CEO of England Netball will be leaving the governing body later this year
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

World Cup news

Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Andy King, chair of Manchester's GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at non-profit
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The first edition of the Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) took place last week at St
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
Myzone has announced it's partnering with Wigan Warriors as the rugby club’s official heart rate
As an integral part of the first team's training programme, Power Plate is supporting the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled an additional £700m funding boost for sports and culture, as
The historic San Siro football stadium in Milan could be demolished to make way for
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
The Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti has died at the age of 92 after contracting the
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is having a severe effect on leisure businesses around the world,
The ICC Cricket World Cup has been credited with delivering a £350m economic boost to
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has confirmed that he will continue his work as
GHD Group has acquired UK-based crowd dynamics consultancy Movement Strategies, signalling the architecture and design
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Four nations have submitted bids for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 – the latest
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
The Conservative Party has promised to invest £550m in grassroots football – if it wins
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the English Premier League are partnering to
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
A partnership deal has resulted in more than 180 Wattbikes being supplied to all stadiums
A grassroots campaign aiming to create a lasting legacy for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
A memorable summer of international cricket for England concluded on 15 September with the men's
Banking giant Barclays has pledged to support the growth of women's football by helping to
Rugby's world governing body has announced that its flagship Rugby World Cup properties will no
Members of Parliament will quiz cricket chiefs over their plans to capitalise on England's recent
Joanna Adams, CEO of England Netball will be leaving the governing body later this year
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
We Work Well Events
We Work Well Events
Partner sites