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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

post-pandemic news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Award-winning US wellness community Serenbe in Atlanta, Georgia, has expanded its spa following a jump
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
Fitness First’s annual Red Monday campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
The International Spa Association (ISPA) is bringing its popular virtual Town Hall Series to
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay
The global wellness economy will grow by 9.9 per cent annually and reach US$7trn by
UK Health clubs, gyms, hotels, pubs and other leisure businesses will all receive a 50
A global innovation competition has been launched to find ways to encourage and support more
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
Spa management and operations company Trilogy Spa Holdings has announced the purchase of Trinity Spa
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Russell Barnes, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), has told HCM the company has 'smashed'
Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has today announced plans for a CAN$350m (€236.3m, £201.8m, US$280.8m)
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
From 10-14 May, join ISPA members for the Stronger Together Summit, a one-of-a-kind virtual event
Placing gyms and leisure centres at the front of the queue for reopening would be
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Studio Gad, an Israel-based architecture and design firm has created an eye-catching hyperbaric oxygen therapy
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) recent survey results reveal that time in nature and improving
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has called on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park to be
With the hospitality and health tourism sectors being closely linked to spa and wellness, Lisa
Design studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has created a wardrobe purifier to remove micro-organisms, bacteria, and
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Gymtimidation can be heightened in environments where everyone is lifting weights, sometimes in ways you wouldn’t imagine
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
HCM magazine
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.
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: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

post-pandemic news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
Award-winning US wellness community Serenbe in Atlanta, Georgia, has expanded its spa following a jump
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
Fitness First’s annual Red Monday campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
The International Spa Association (ISPA) is bringing its popular virtual Town Hall Series to
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay
The global wellness economy will grow by 9.9 per cent annually and reach US$7trn by
UK Health clubs, gyms, hotels, pubs and other leisure businesses will all receive a 50
A global innovation competition has been launched to find ways to encourage and support more
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
Spa management and operations company Trilogy Spa Holdings has announced the purchase of Trinity Spa
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Russell Barnes, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), has told HCM the company has 'smashed'
Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has today announced plans for a CAN$350m (€236.3m, £201.8m, US$280.8m)
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
From 10-14 May, join ISPA members for the Stronger Together Summit, a one-of-a-kind virtual event
Placing gyms and leisure centres at the front of the queue for reopening would be
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Studio Gad, an Israel-based architecture and design firm has created an eye-catching hyperbaric oxygen therapy
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) recent survey results reveal that time in nature and improving
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has called on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park to be
With the hospitality and health tourism sectors being closely linked to spa and wellness, Lisa
Design studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has created a wardrobe purifier to remove micro-organisms, bacteria, and
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
HCM magazine
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.
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: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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