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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

pandemic news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
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
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Transformative workout and wellbeing practice, Sanctum, is launching in London in January as part of
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
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
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
Recovery
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

pandemic news

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
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
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Transformative workout and wellbeing practice, Sanctum, is launching in London in January as part of
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
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
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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