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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Phil Heath, one of the most influential bodybuilders in the world (former Mr Olympia from
Five-star luxury spa retreat Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa is due to be redeveloped
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Leading fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor is returning to Elevate for 2023 and sponsoring
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has penned a new report about the US wellness economy
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
For almost 20 years, CardsSafe has been helping golf courses, clubhouses, bike hire businesses and
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Universal's theme parks saw revenues increase by more than 40 per cent during the third
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Letters
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
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

spending news

Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Back for its fifth year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit (7-8 February 2024, Los
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Phil Heath, one of the most influential bodybuilders in the world (former Mr Olympia from
Five-star luxury spa retreat Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa is due to be redeveloped
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Leading fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor is returning to Elevate for 2023 and sponsoring
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has penned a new report about the US wellness economy
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
For almost 20 years, CardsSafe has been helping golf courses, clubhouses, bike hire businesses and
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Universal's theme parks saw revenues increase by more than 40 per cent during the third
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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