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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

awards news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Mark your calendars for the return of the highly anticipated Natural Beauty Expo at ExCeL,
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
The 16th edition of the annual spa industry event ForumHOTel&SPA is fast approaching and is
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
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Spas from nine regions across the UK, from Scotland to the West Country, have won
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
With the phenomenon of double cleansing taking the skincare world by storm, Elemental Herbology (voted
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The Good Spa Guide has unveiled the results of its 14th annual awards this evening
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
Today's wellness brands face the challenge of delivering authentic experiences that capture the hearts and
Industry thought leader and consultant Mia Kyricos has been recognised for her contributions to hospitality
Annual industry event Forum HOTel&Spa is taking place on 1 June, 2023 in Paris to
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Members of the global spa and wellness community are being invited to gather at the
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Premier spa industry event ForumHOTel&Spa will be hosted in person at the Hotel Four Seasons
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: 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
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

awards news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Mark your calendars for the return of the highly anticipated Natural Beauty Expo at ExCeL,
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
The 16th edition of the annual spa industry event ForumHOTel&SPA is fast approaching and is
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
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Spas from nine regions across the UK, from Scotland to the West Country, have won
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
With the phenomenon of double cleansing taking the skincare world by storm, Elemental Herbology (voted
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The Good Spa Guide has unveiled the results of its 14th annual awards this evening
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
Today's wellness brands face the challenge of delivering authentic experiences that capture the hearts and
Industry thought leader and consultant Mia Kyricos has been recognised for her contributions to hospitality
Annual industry event Forum HOTel&Spa is taking place on 1 June, 2023 in Paris to
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Members of the global spa and wellness community are being invited to gather at the
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Premier spa industry event ForumHOTel&Spa will be hosted in person at the Hotel Four Seasons
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: 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
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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