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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

mental health news

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
Fitness education provider Study Active is delighted to be teaming up with The Gym Group,
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

mental health news

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
Fitness education provider Study Active is delighted to be teaming up with The Gym Group,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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