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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

organisation news

Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus –
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention,
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Industry research organisation, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has announced the release of a new
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
The Gharieni Group has expanded its family of brands with Metawell : a new brand
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
The 16th edition of the annual spa industry event ForumHOTel&SPA is fast approaching and is
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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Life lessons
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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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
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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Specifier
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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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.
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
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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,
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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

organisation news

Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus –
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention,
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Industry research organisation, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has announced the release of a new
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
The Gharieni Group has expanded its family of brands with Metawell : a new brand
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
The 16th edition of the annual spa industry event ForumHOTel&SPA is fast approaching and is
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
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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
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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