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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

body composition news

Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
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
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Staying fit is the key to good health. Now, more and more people are realising
Virtuagym has added to its range of training solutions with the launch of Virtuagym AI
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
In 2021, Pulse Fitness added to its ever-growing portfolio of leisure industry services with the
Spren Vision transforms smartphone cameras into real-time biomarker sensors. It can connect any app to
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand has introduced a new medical wellness centre in partnership
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The ‘health seeker’ is a term being used a lot within fitness right now, as
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is refreshing a selection of its idyllic Maldives resorts with
Luxury Hawaiian wellness enclave, Sensei Lāna‘i, A Four Seasons Resort has launched an Optimal Wellbeing
With the current pandemic and the nation becoming more focused on their own health, InBody
Boutique operator FitSpace has opened its second studio in London, within the ESPA Life luxury
Swiss medi-wellness clinic, Clinique La Prairie, has launched two limited edition retreats, called Energising Wellness
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Global spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, is set to unveil Asia’s first boutique
Luxury five-star hotel and wellness facility, Palace Merano, has reopened in Italy with a refreshed
The Gym Group saw revenues and profit increase during 2019, a year in which it
Interior architecture and design firm O’Donnell O’Neill have created a boutique gym and health club
MYE Technologies, a US-based tech company specialising in fitness equipment, is set to launch a
Obesity should be classed as a form of premature ageing, due to it predisposing people
Biomedical tech specialist InBody USA is launching a network of body composition analysis testing sites
A study has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is only effective as a means
Personal training company Ultimate Performance has revealed plans to add three new clubs to its
Six Senses Spa Ninh Van Bay has unveiled a brand new look following a recent
Northumbria University (NU) has set out to uncover in detail the important role that structured
M20 Ltd, an electric muscle stimulation (EMS) equipment manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea, has
Technogym supplies specialist equipment which is used by McLaren’s racing drivers to prepare for their
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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HCM magazine
Interview
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
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
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
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
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

body composition news

Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
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
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Staying fit is the key to good health. Now, more and more people are realising
Virtuagym has added to its range of training solutions with the launch of Virtuagym AI
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
In 2021, Pulse Fitness added to its ever-growing portfolio of leisure industry services with the
Spren Vision transforms smartphone cameras into real-time biomarker sensors. It can connect any app to
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand has introduced a new medical wellness centre in partnership
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The ‘health seeker’ is a term being used a lot within fitness right now, as
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is refreshing a selection of its idyllic Maldives resorts with
Luxury Hawaiian wellness enclave, Sensei Lāna‘i, A Four Seasons Resort has launched an Optimal Wellbeing
With the current pandemic and the nation becoming more focused on their own health, InBody
Boutique operator FitSpace has opened its second studio in London, within the ESPA Life luxury
Swiss medi-wellness clinic, Clinique La Prairie, has launched two limited edition retreats, called Energising Wellness
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Global spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, is set to unveil Asia’s first boutique
Luxury five-star hotel and wellness facility, Palace Merano, has reopened in Italy with a refreshed
The Gym Group saw revenues and profit increase during 2019, a year in which it
Interior architecture and design firm O’Donnell O’Neill have created a boutique gym and health club
MYE Technologies, a US-based tech company specialising in fitness equipment, is set to launch a
Obesity should be classed as a form of premature ageing, due to it predisposing people
Biomedical tech specialist InBody USA is launching a network of body composition analysis testing sites
A study has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is only effective as a means
Personal training company Ultimate Performance has revealed plans to add three new clubs to its
Six Senses Spa Ninh Van Bay has unveiled a brand new look following a recent
Northumbria University (NU) has set out to uncover in detail the important role that structured
M20 Ltd, an electric muscle stimulation (EMS) equipment manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea, has
Technogym supplies specialist equipment which is used by McLaren’s racing drivers to prepare for their
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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