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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

fitness professionals news

Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
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
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an Amsterdam-based
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
Trainerize, the fitness business software making wellness accessible by empowering businesses to better engage with
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company, YOUR Personal Training (YPT),
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
We Work Well has announced the launch of two new hosted buyer events, targeting the
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
A new high-end workspace, designed for the use of personal trainers, coaches and other health
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique
Leading fitness supplier Physical Company and Athletic Thinking – an organisation whose deep expertise in
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Health club and gyms operators in California are suing state governor Gavin Newsom in an
Educational company, CAWS, has launched a new programme to help educate trainers on how to
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Personal training company PT Academy is transitioning into facility management with the opening of its
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 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
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
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
Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: TVS Group
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates

fitness professionals news

Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
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
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an Amsterdam-based
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
PT Academy, Europe’s leading and largest fitness education company, is joining forces with world leader
Trainerize, the fitness business software making wellness accessible by empowering businesses to better engage with
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company, YOUR Personal Training (YPT),
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
We Work Well has announced the launch of two new hosted buyer events, targeting the
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
A new high-end workspace, designed for the use of personal trainers, coaches and other health
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique
Leading fitness supplier Physical Company and Athletic Thinking – an organisation whose deep expertise in
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Health club and gyms operators in California are suing state governor Gavin Newsom in an
Educational company, CAWS, has launched a new programme to help educate trainers on how to
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Personal training company PT Academy is transitioning into facility management with the opening of its
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 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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: TVS Group
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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