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Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now
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
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
A new Miraval Resorts & Spas wellness destination has opened in San Diego, California, within
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
Destination spa and wellness operator Miraval Resorts & Spas has revealed plans to open its
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Innovatise’s myFitApp has been chosen as the Mind Body Boost project App provider. The Mind
In 2016, Bolsover District Council’s Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne, Derbyshire benefited from a
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
German fitness operator BestFit Group has acquired regional gym chain EuroFit for an undisclosed sum.
The Pingdemic of people receiving notifications on their phones, telling them to self-isolate because of
People experiencing homelessness are being offered free access to leisure centres by Oxford City Council.
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
David Lloyd will reopen 79 of its clubs in England for outdoor fitness on Monday
Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
3d Leisure has put the current lockdown to good use, by stepping in to help
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Industry body ukactive has intensified its challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE are partnering to open a new, £1m health club in Manchester.
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
PureGym will take its budget fitness concept to Saudi Arabia, after securing a franchise partnership
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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 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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
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
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
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
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
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
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

exercise classes news

Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now
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
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
A new Miraval Resorts & Spas wellness destination has opened in San Diego, California, within
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
Destination spa and wellness operator Miraval Resorts & Spas has revealed plans to open its
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Innovatise’s myFitApp has been chosen as the Mind Body Boost project App provider. The Mind
In 2016, Bolsover District Council’s Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne, Derbyshire benefited from a
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
German fitness operator BestFit Group has acquired regional gym chain EuroFit for an undisclosed sum.
The Pingdemic of people receiving notifications on their phones, telling them to self-isolate because of
People experiencing homelessness are being offered free access to leisure centres by Oxford City Council.
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
David Lloyd will reopen 79 of its clubs in England for outdoor fitness on Monday
Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
3d Leisure has put the current lockdown to good use, by stepping in to help
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Industry body ukactive has intensified its challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE are partnering to open a new, £1m health club in Manchester.
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
PureGym will take its budget fitness concept to Saudi Arabia, after securing a franchise partnership
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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 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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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