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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
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
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
A global pandemic, a war in Ukraine and the repercussions of climate change are just
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Nuffield Health will use the power of sport to tackle the stark health inequalities across
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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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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You’ll see Lotte’s influence in many of today’s classes and I want to make sure her name doesn’t die
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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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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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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
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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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
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The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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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
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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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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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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.
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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
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Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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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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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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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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inequalities news

The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
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
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
A global pandemic, a war in Ukraine and the repercussions of climate change are just
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Nuffield Health will use the power of sport to tackle the stark health inequalities across
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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