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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
The Fortis Championships, the interclub fitness competition at Everyone Active, enjoyed a second successful year
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Pure Gym has hosted a fitness competition dedicated solely to people aged over 50 years
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Staying fit is the key to good health. Now, more and more people are realising
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Panatta, a fitness and bodybuilding brand that has been in business for more than six
Five prominent architectural practices have revealed their designs for the planned new National Museum of
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
A new landmark maritime centre has opened to the public in Esbjerg, Denmark. Created by
Chris Stanton, master trainer at Third Space, has revealed a new training programme designed to
Wondercise will reveal details of a new fitness experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Aufguss, the communal sauna ritual from Europe, is becoming increasingly popular across the global spa
Running a profitable spa demands keeping on top of ever-changing guest preferences. Simply sticking to
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
A new medical study from Tel Aviv University, Israel, has found that the risk of
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
TRX has been acquired by its founder, Randy Hetrick and Jack Daly of private equity
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the focus of its third annual Call for
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
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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
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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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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
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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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
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 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
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.
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Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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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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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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competition news

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
The Fortis Championships, the interclub fitness competition at Everyone Active, enjoyed a second successful year
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Pure Gym has hosted a fitness competition dedicated solely to people aged over 50 years
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Staying fit is the key to good health. Now, more and more people are realising
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Panatta, a fitness and bodybuilding brand that has been in business for more than six
Five prominent architectural practices have revealed their designs for the planned new National Museum of
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
A new landmark maritime centre has opened to the public in Esbjerg, Denmark. Created by
Chris Stanton, master trainer at Third Space, has revealed a new training programme designed to
Wondercise will reveal details of a new fitness experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Aufguss, the communal sauna ritual from Europe, is becoming increasingly popular across the global spa
Running a profitable spa demands keeping on top of ever-changing guest preferences. Simply sticking to
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
A new medical study from Tel Aviv University, Israel, has found that the risk of
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
TRX has been acquired by its founder, Randy Hetrick and Jack Daly of private equity
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the focus of its third annual Call for
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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 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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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
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