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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

adult news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
US developer Olympus Real Estate Group has breathed new life into California's historic Murrieta Hot
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
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
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
The Springs Resort in Pagosa, Colorado, is set to undergo a significant expansion to elevate
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
Holistic wellness sanctuary Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has announced the launch of its latest
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Qatari wellness destination Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som has developed a new retreat to help
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
Little Houses Group (LHG), which was set up to create community-led family clubs and nurseries,
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Austrian eco-resort Puradies in Leogang, Austria, has been upgraded with a brand new spa inspired
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Opinion
The industry is missing a trick in failing to engage with people who are new to exercise. We’re lacking when it comes to onboarding
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

adult news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
US developer Olympus Real Estate Group has breathed new life into California's historic Murrieta Hot
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
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
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
The Springs Resort in Pagosa, Colorado, is set to undergo a significant expansion to elevate
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
Holistic wellness sanctuary Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has announced the launch of its latest
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Qatari wellness destination Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som has developed a new retreat to help
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
Little Houses Group (LHG), which was set up to create community-led family clubs and nurseries,
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Austrian eco-resort Puradies in Leogang, Austria, has been upgraded with a brand new spa inspired
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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