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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

changing facilities news

Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Peloton Studios London will open its doors to the public on 19 August. Located on
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
International spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli is realising a new private members’ spa
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has launched its brand new desert retreat called Six Senses
Six Senses’ highly anticipated retreat in Israel’s Southern Negev Desert is set to open on
Planning approval has been granted for a new David Lloyd Club in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
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
Cognitive Design have designed a gym in Georgia, US, with an emphasis on shared experiences,
1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, has today made an open offer to the NHS, saying he
The Harbour Club Chelsea health club and gym has undergone a recent refurbishment aimed at
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Eight leisure centres operated by Fusion Lifestyle are receiving upgrades to their fitness provision during
Crown Sports Lockers (CSL), a UK-based locker manufacturer specialising in bespoke changing solutions, has developed
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Danish architects BOGL have won a design competition to redevelop central parts of Tananger, Norway,
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
Research by the International Spa Association (ISPA), has revealed that more men are going to
Saunton Sands Hotel in Devon, UK, has completed a £2m expansion of its spa and
The Marlow Club in Buckinghamshire has opened PilaYoga, a standalone studio offering yoga and pilates.
St Michaels Resort, an award-winning leisure destination in Cornwall, has completed a £10m expansion programme,
Building work is set to begin in January 2019 on three community football hubs in
Three new floodlit 3G artificial grass pitches, along with male and female changing facilities, car
Stirling Council has approved plans for a £20m (US$25.7m, €22.2m) transformation of the University of
Industry veteran Alex James has been appointed to the role of spa director at The
Twenty five years ago, Crown Sports Lockers’ founder, Richard Downing, walked into Addington Palace Golf
The Moberly Sports Centre in London – which includes the first newly-built public swimming pool
Spa consultants Spa Creators have designed a three-storey spa and gym in Devon, England. Beyond
The Hive Leisure Centre in Ely, Cambridgeshire is set to open to the public on
Entrepreneur Matt Roberts has announced plans to open his latest boutique gym at luxury hotel
Crown Sports Lockers has completed a fit out at Helston Athletic FC, following a major
Architects HawkinsBrown have completed an elegant timber pool hidden among the trees for a school
Luxury leisure club operator Equinox is offering its members sweeping harbour views while they work
Work is set to begin on a £2.5m redevelopment of Hambleton Leisure Centre in Northallerton,
The Sybil Andrews Academy on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds is a glowing example
Global tour operator Virgin Holidays has announced plans to build an airport departure lounge with
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Letters
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
Insight
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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

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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

changing facilities news

Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Peloton Studios London will open its doors to the public on 19 August. Located on
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
International spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli is realising a new private members’ spa
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has launched its brand new desert retreat called Six Senses
Six Senses’ highly anticipated retreat in Israel’s Southern Negev Desert is set to open on
Planning approval has been granted for a new David Lloyd Club in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
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
Cognitive Design have designed a gym in Georgia, US, with an emphasis on shared experiences,
1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, has today made an open offer to the NHS, saying he
The Harbour Club Chelsea health club and gym has undergone a recent refurbishment aimed at
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Eight leisure centres operated by Fusion Lifestyle are receiving upgrades to their fitness provision during
Crown Sports Lockers (CSL), a UK-based locker manufacturer specialising in bespoke changing solutions, has developed
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Danish architects BOGL have won a design competition to redevelop central parts of Tananger, Norway,
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
Research by the International Spa Association (ISPA), has revealed that more men are going to
Saunton Sands Hotel in Devon, UK, has completed a £2m expansion of its spa and
The Marlow Club in Buckinghamshire has opened PilaYoga, a standalone studio offering yoga and pilates.
St Michaels Resort, an award-winning leisure destination in Cornwall, has completed a £10m expansion programme,
Building work is set to begin in January 2019 on three community football hubs in
Three new floodlit 3G artificial grass pitches, along with male and female changing facilities, car
Stirling Council has approved plans for a £20m (US$25.7m, €22.2m) transformation of the University of
Industry veteran Alex James has been appointed to the role of spa director at The
Twenty five years ago, Crown Sports Lockers’ founder, Richard Downing, walked into Addington Palace Golf
The Moberly Sports Centre in London – which includes the first newly-built public swimming pool
Spa consultants Spa Creators have designed a three-storey spa and gym in Devon, England. Beyond
The Hive Leisure Centre in Ely, Cambridgeshire is set to open to the public on
Entrepreneur Matt Roberts has announced plans to open his latest boutique gym at luxury hotel
Crown Sports Lockers has completed a fit out at Helston Athletic FC, following a major
Architects HawkinsBrown have completed an elegant timber pool hidden among the trees for a school
Luxury leisure club operator Equinox is offering its members sweeping harbour views while they work
Work is set to begin on a £2.5m redevelopment of Hambleton Leisure Centre in Northallerton,
The Sybil Andrews Academy on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds is a glowing example
Global tour operator Virgin Holidays has announced plans to build an airport departure lounge with
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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

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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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