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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

health benefits news

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Halotherapy equipment supplier Himalayan Source has partnered with two US medical wellness clinics to enhance
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
In today's fast-paced world, technology is reshaping the way we live and experience life –
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
The boundaries that mapped the cardio floor, the weight room and aerobics classes have been
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Cancer patients who practise YOCAS yoga can benefit from reduced levels of inflammation – helping
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
The Lodge at Woodloch is a five-star, adults-only destination spa resort located in the Poconos
To fully benefit from exercise, timing sessions to optimally match the body’s circadian rhythms is
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Looking to take your spa guests’ experiences to the next level? With its natural therapeutic
Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Doing the recommended amount of exercise during weekends is just as beneficial as spreading physical
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
The North American thermal spa industry will come together once again on 9-12 May in
The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) has named Preidlhof’s spa director and transformational wellness coach
The ‘health seeker’ is a term being used a lot within fitness right now, as
Gharieni has launched its next-generation touchless treatment concept bed, the Welnamis, which combines specific binaural
Inclusive Fitness Boston, a health club created specifically for those with disabilities and their families,
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Boutique hotel and spa The Grand Hotel Tremezzo on the South-West shores of Lake Como,
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

health benefits news

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Halotherapy equipment supplier Himalayan Source has partnered with two US medical wellness clinics to enhance
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a
In today's fast-paced world, technology is reshaping the way we live and experience life –
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
The boundaries that mapped the cardio floor, the weight room and aerobics classes have been
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Cancer patients who practise YOCAS yoga can benefit from reduced levels of inflammation – helping
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
The Lodge at Woodloch is a five-star, adults-only destination spa resort located in the Poconos
To fully benefit from exercise, timing sessions to optimally match the body’s circadian rhythms is
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Looking to take your spa guests’ experiences to the next level? With its natural therapeutic
Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Doing the recommended amount of exercise during weekends is just as beneficial as spreading physical
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
The North American thermal spa industry will come together once again on 9-12 May in
The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) has named Preidlhof’s spa director and transformational wellness coach
The ‘health seeker’ is a term being used a lot within fitness right now, as
Gharieni has launched its next-generation touchless treatment concept bed, the Welnamis, which combines specific binaural
Inclusive Fitness Boston, a health club created specifically for those with disabilities and their families,
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Boutique hotel and spa The Grand Hotel Tremezzo on the South-West shores of Lake Como,
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
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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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