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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
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
The Natural Beauty Expo is returning to London from 14-15 April to showcase the latest
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
It’s time to unlock your spa's potential at the 2024 ISPA Conference. Prepare to take
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Distinguished uniform supplier Fashionizer Spa knows better than most the importance of customer experience. Its
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
12,300
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No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
HCM promotional features
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

online news

Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
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
The Natural Beauty Expo is returning to London from 14-15 April to showcase the latest
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
It’s time to unlock your spa's potential at the 2024 ISPA Conference. Prepare to take
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Distinguished uniform supplier Fashionizer Spa knows better than most the importance of customer experience. Its
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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