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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Oakworks has unveiled a new treatment table range to redefine accessibility standards in the spa
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Introducing Oakworks ’ revolutionary ADA Compliant Low-Height Spa table line – a game-changer in accessible
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
SpaSoft is an industry-leading, all-in-one spa and activity management solution developed specifically for the spa
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Speedflex, the fitness concept known for delivering HIIT Without The Hurt, has announced a number
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
A new think tank called the Wellness Access Institute (WAI – pronounced why) has launched
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
Merlin Entertainments has secured a contract to operate Blackpool Sandcastle, the UK's largest indoor waterpark.
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Industry tech business Mindbody has launched Mindbody Capital, an offering designed to provide wellness businesses
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is launching a new initiative dedicated to psychedelics and psychedelic
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
Tara Spa Therapy has introduced the Tara Well Bar, a mobile caddy that offers grab-and-go
Skincare and beauty brand Olay’s North America branch is introducing the Easy Open Lid, a
Work has been completed on two new spectator stands at Lord's Cricket Ground in London,
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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.
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Company profiles
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At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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Salt therapy products
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Snowroom
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Lockers
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

accessibility news

Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Oakworks has unveiled a new treatment table range to redefine accessibility standards in the spa
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Introducing Oakworks ’ revolutionary ADA Compliant Low-Height Spa table line – a game-changer in accessible
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
SpaSoft is an industry-leading, all-in-one spa and activity management solution developed specifically for the spa
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Speedflex, the fitness concept known for delivering HIIT Without The Hurt, has announced a number
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
A new think tank called the Wellness Access Institute (WAI – pronounced why) has launched
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
Merlin Entertainments has secured a contract to operate Blackpool Sandcastle, the UK's largest indoor waterpark.
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Industry tech business Mindbody has launched Mindbody Capital, an offering designed to provide wellness businesses
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is launching a new initiative dedicated to psychedelics and psychedelic
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
Tara Spa Therapy has introduced the Tara Well Bar, a mobile caddy that offers grab-and-go
Skincare and beauty brand Olay’s North America branch is introducing the Easy Open Lid, a
Work has been completed on two new spectator stands at Lord's Cricket Ground in London,
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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