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02 Jun 2021
Throughout the pandemic, the International Spa Association (ISPA) has championed the strength of the spa
01 Jun 2021
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
27 May 2021
Iyashi Dôme has been an industry pioneer for 20 years and is responsible for creating
27 May 2021
Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research. A study,
25 May 2021
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
20 May 2021
Nearly four in five (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
27 May 2021
As gyms begin to reopen, cleanliness and hygiene remain an essential part of ensuring staff
21 May 2021
A new programme addressing young people's wellbeing and mental health will launch in Q3 2021
13 May 2021
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has revealed its annual five key spa industry financial indicators
12 May 2021
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
12 May 2021
In the Global Wellness Institute ’s (GWI) latest Q&A, spa and wellness icon Sue Harmsworth
11 May 2021
A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing mass-participation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally
11 May 2021
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
08 Jun 2021
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
05 May 2021
A new pioneering approach looks to help cancer patients prepare for and respond to treatment
29 Apr 2021
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
29 Apr 2021
Smartech, the destination for innovation in exclusive partnership with the best department stores around the
28 Apr 2021
Taking antihistamines prior to exercise can prevent the body from getting the full benefit of
28 Apr 2021
Disney Imagineers have revealed a free-roaming animatronic which could revolutionise experience design and the visitor
27 Apr 2021
A 300m-long superyacht is set to launch in 2025, carrying a scientific "strike force" tasked
20 May 2021
Orbit4 is the first digital ecosystem that manages and facilitates the entire commercial fitness product
26 Apr 2021
A study by virologists at Imperial College London, which is awaiting peer-review, suggests the risk
23 Apr 2021
Premium Spanish skincare brand Natura Bissé has introduced Diamond Well-Living – a range of eight
22 Apr 2021
Globally-recognised German aesthetics doctor Dr Barbara Sturm has expanded the global footprint of her Boutique
21 Apr 2021
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
19 Apr 2021
A new report by McKinsey & Company reveals insights into shifting consumer attitudes and behaviour
16 Apr 2021
British skincare brand Elemis has introduced a gentle yet visibly effective alternative to traditional retinols
14 Apr 2021
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
14 Apr 2021
US-based beauty and wellness training institute Bellus Academy is seeking to advance skincare and spa
12 Apr 2021
Luxury Swiss spa and wellness destination brand Clinique La Prairie has launched Holistic Health –
12 Apr 2021
Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the
09 Apr 2021
The First 1000 Days of Wellness (F1000 Days) will introduce specialised practitioner training for conception,
09 Apr 2021
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
07 Apr 2021
According to Jan Freitag, senior VP at Smith Travel Research (STR), the industry can expect
01 Apr 2021
There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One
31 Mar 2021
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that Victor Koo, chair of Heyi Holdings and
30 Mar 2021
Luxury eco-spa resort Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has reopened its
29 Mar 2021
April marks the launch of Earth Month, an initiative close to spa skincare specialist Comfort
26 Mar 2021
Ten creative teams from across the UK have been selected to develop a series of
26 Mar 2021
Children aged between 4 and 6 who have better cardiorespiratory health than their peers also
26 Mar 2021
Construction work has been completed on the M+ museum building in Hong Kong, ahead of
22 Mar 2021
International wellness consulting and management firm GOCO Hospitality is co-developing a new luxury wellness retreat
19 Mar 2021
Marine biotechnology spa brand Phytomer has unveiled a new UK website to advance its presence
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Editor's letter
“New research by Nuffield Health found people in lower income groups face higher barriers to exercise”
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Policy
As our sector starts to recover,
there will be changes in the needs
of communities, consumers and the
provision of opportunities. To explore
this subject we hosted a virtual
round table to better understand
views on key workforce questions
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Daniel Jones is the brains behind Orbit4, the world’s first digital
ecosystem to manage and facilitate the entire commercial fitness
product cycle. We caught up with him at Orbit4 HQ in Cheshire
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Facilities
Choosing the right flooring is critical for
gym and health club operators. Suppliers
share their latest news, tips and product
launches to help you choose wisely
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Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains Matt Pengelly
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“We’ve developed a property portfolio with a value in excess of £500m, as well as establishing award-winning management platforms across the student, hotel, gym and living sectors”
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CV kit has been fully connective for some
time, but with the rise of the hybrid gym goer,
what are strength suppliers doing to meet
the demand for a fully connected offer?
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HCM people
Andy McGlynn
Founder, GSquared“Once we grow beyond
Manchester we’ll go head to head with Equinox and Third Space”
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As the industry enters a phase of regrowth following the loss of members during lockdown, it’s crucial to understand customer acquisition cost versus the lifetime value of each customer, as Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens explain
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“When we questioned our customers on what they liked about The Claremont Club, they all mentioned that we were helping people who were in dire need”
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Consumer research has shown a population-wide surge in interest in reducing
lockdown weight gain and getting fitter. Is the industry ready and willing to
put its hand up to help people with weight loss? Kath Hudson reports
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Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research
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HCM People
Ben Alderton
Founder, Solo 60“We see a world where every major city has access to Solo 60”
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Moving Communities is our
chance to demonstrate our value
and develop a universal service
for all, argues Martyn Allison
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“While much of the fitness industry has reopened its doors across the UK over the past
weeks, many members are yet to return.”
Featured supplier news
L&R Kältetechnik has launched a new division, named artofcryo.com, after 30 years’
experience with -110 °C electrical solutions.
Featured supplier news
Last month (May) saw the welcomed return of group exercise classes. Group exercise is the
heartbeat for so many clubs, with in-studio and instructor-led live experiences at the
pinnacle.
Featured operators news
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading public leisure facilities operators, helped
prevent more than 7,000 cases of stroke, dementia, depression and type 2 diabetes in 2019,
saving the NHS £16 million, a new social value report has shown.
Featured operators news
Award-winning leisure operator Everyone Active generated £342million in social value at its
sites across the country in 2019/20.
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