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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

top 10 news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Easy Glowing is Temple Spa’s latest cleanser – designed to leave the skin with a
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
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Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in visits to the world's top 100 museums and galleries
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Globally, spas have only got one opportunity to get reopening right, says Frank Pitsikalis, chair
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
The Global Destination Index – an annual study looking at the world’s most visited tourist
There are now more than 210,000 health clubs in the world, serving a total of
2018 was a landmark year for the themed entertainment industry, with the latest edition of
Visitor numbers to UK attractions grew by 8.7 per cent in 2018, according to the
The UK tourism sector is set to see a boost in the number of Chinese
Spanish giant Real Madrid has replaced English Premier League club Manchester United as the world's
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has revealed plans to set up National Academies and Regional
Officials in Manchester have revealed plans to create a city-wide cycling and walking network made
Disney continues to reign supreme in the world of theme parks, with the operator gaining
Multi-disciplinary designer Clodagh, whose recent projects include the Six Senses Douro Valley and the reopened
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
The Global Wellness Institute has released its first report on wellness real estate and communities,
Budget operators are shaping the fitness landscape in Germany, with six of the top 10
Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football according to
London’s position in the global city destination rankings is set to fall over the next
Spa and wellness professionals are preparing for the start of the annual ISPA Conference and
A group spa industry veterans have come together to create a new hospitality and real
Asia’s culture sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, something exemplified by Beijing’s National
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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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
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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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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM People
Founder, Remedy Place
People are really connecting with the social side of our offering and with each club we’re putting more emphasis on this pillar of our identity
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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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
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Insight
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
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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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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]
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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,
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

top 10 news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Easy Glowing is Temple Spa’s latest cleanser – designed to leave the skin with a
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Swissline has two new five-star hotel addresses in Asia – The PuLi Hotel & Spa
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in visits to the world's top 100 museums and galleries
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Globally, spas have only got one opportunity to get reopening right, says Frank Pitsikalis, chair
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
The Global Destination Index – an annual study looking at the world’s most visited tourist
There are now more than 210,000 health clubs in the world, serving a total of
2018 was a landmark year for the themed entertainment industry, with the latest edition of
Visitor numbers to UK attractions grew by 8.7 per cent in 2018, according to the
The UK tourism sector is set to see a boost in the number of Chinese
Spanish giant Real Madrid has replaced English Premier League club Manchester United as the world's
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has revealed plans to set up National Academies and Regional
Officials in Manchester have revealed plans to create a city-wide cycling and walking network made
Disney continues to reign supreme in the world of theme parks, with the operator gaining
Multi-disciplinary designer Clodagh, whose recent projects include the Six Senses Douro Valley and the reopened
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
The Global Wellness Institute has released its first report on wellness real estate and communities,
Budget operators are shaping the fitness landscape in Germany, with six of the top 10
Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football according to
London’s position in the global city destination rankings is set to fall over the next
Spa and wellness professionals are preparing for the start of the annual ISPA Conference and
A group spa industry veterans have come together to create a new hospitality and real
Asia’s culture sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, something exemplified by Beijing’s National
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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