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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn has become home to a brand new 50,000sq ft
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Hollywood superstar, Brad Pitt, has made his debut as a sculptor as part of British
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Hotel operator Scandic Hotels has announced plans to create a climate-neutral hotel in the northern
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
Elevate
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
The financial performance of health club operator SATS in the last quarter of 2020 was
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sauna from Finland has announced it is hosting the 2020 World Sauna Forum virtually on
Sauna from Finland has launched a new initiative to elevate ordinary sauna bathing rituals into
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Fyra, in collaboration with Werklig, have created a new hotel in Finland that is designed
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
Fyra have designed a new concept self-service store in Helsinki, Finland, where online shopping customers
Matt Sykes, former experience manager at Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs, has proposed a blueprint for
Finnish folklore will inspire a new Hyatt hotel, due to open in Helsinki in 2022.
JKMM Architects have won a competition to create a new annexe for the National Museum
Finnish organisation World Sauna Challenge will host an attempt to break the Guinness World record
This winter, an innovative new wellness concept – Arctic Elements Lakeside Spa – will open
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Intamin will be
Fitness industry veterans Allan and Jonathan Fisher have completed a Series A capital investment deal
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Life lessons
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
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We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
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Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
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Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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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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04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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finland news

Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn has become home to a brand new 50,000sq ft
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Hollywood superstar, Brad Pitt, has made his debut as a sculptor as part of British
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Hotel operator Scandic Hotels has announced plans to create a climate-neutral hotel in the northern
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
The financial performance of health club operator SATS in the last quarter of 2020 was
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sauna from Finland has announced it is hosting the 2020 World Sauna Forum virtually on
Sauna from Finland has launched a new initiative to elevate ordinary sauna bathing rituals into
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Fyra, in collaboration with Werklig, have created a new hotel in Finland that is designed
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
Fyra have designed a new concept self-service store in Helsinki, Finland, where online shopping customers
Matt Sykes, former experience manager at Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs, has proposed a blueprint for
Finnish folklore will inspire a new Hyatt hotel, due to open in Helsinki in 2022.
JKMM Architects have won a competition to create a new annexe for the National Museum
Finnish organisation World Sauna Challenge will host an attempt to break the Guinness World record
This winter, an innovative new wellness concept – Arctic Elements Lakeside Spa – will open
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Intamin will be
Fitness industry veterans Allan and Jonathan Fisher have completed a Series A capital investment deal
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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