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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

World Health news

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety and
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The Healthy City Design 2022 (HCD 2022) International Congress & Exhibition is being hosted in
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health- and
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
As climate change, air pollution and COVID-19 impact millions worldwide, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each other
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
A new cancer prehabilitation programme is achieving groundbreaking results by bringing the health and fitness
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World has unveiled
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
Myzone has announced it's partnering with Wigan Warriors as the rugby club’s official heart rate
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
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Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
salt therapy products
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Cryotherapy
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Lockers
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Flooring
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Snowroom
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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,
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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 Health news

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety and
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The Healthy City Design 2022 (HCD 2022) International Congress & Exhibition is being hosted in
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health- and
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
As climate change, air pollution and COVID-19 impact millions worldwide, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each other
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
A new cancer prehabilitation programme is achieving groundbreaking results by bringing the health and fitness
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World has unveiled
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
Myzone has announced it's partnering with Wigan Warriors as the rugby club’s official heart rate
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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: 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: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
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