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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
Live-streaming platform Heygo has ventured into the cultural visitor attractions sector by partnering with a
Approaching half of the UK population (40 per cent) are exercising less during the current
A major seven-year study of more than 150,000 people has found that those with higher
Children should spend at least one hour a day learning and playing in wild places,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Marcon, a fit-out specialist based in Northern Ireland, is set to complete a major fit-out
Steven Holl Architects (SHA) has been declared winner of the Future Campus – University College
Museum delegates will soon gather in London for the European edition of this year's MuseumNext
The Chinese mainland has its first Hard Rock Hotel, complete with a huge vinyl mosaic,
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is partnering UK
People who achieve the UK government's target of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
New research has found an unconventional solution to clearing painful kidney stones – riding Disney
Urban planning expert Space Syntax is launching a range of specialised training courses to teach
A London-based start up company is pioneering the use of old coffee as a green
Equipment and software supplier eGym has announced a new research agreement with University College London
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
Researchers at the University College London have found that participants in a study consistently rated
Young people whose “fat gene” is located in an unusual part of their chromosome chain
LDA Design has been selected to masterplan a university campus at London’s Olympic Park, featuring
A host of leading architecture practices feature on the shortlist – revealed today (12 December)
Starting in the new year, residents of North Lancashire with an unhealthy BMI, will get
Mayor of London Boris Johnson, has opened a major design competition for a new £400m
People facing discrimination because of their size may be more likely to put on weight,
There are no added benefits to eating more than five 80g portions of fruit and
The more active a mother is, the more active her child is likely to be,
The 12th International Congress on Obesity, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is now underway, with
An editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has highlighted a lack of
Exercising in the midlife will help protect your heart, according to a study conducted by
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has opened the GSK Human Performance Lab - a science facility
Half of all seven-year-olds in the UK are in risk of suffering from poor health
Arthritis Research UK has launched a new £11m (US$17.1m, €12.9m) research centre initiative aiming to
Thornton Sports’ manufacturing division, Nordon, has invested in a new state-of-the-art synthetic grass tufting machine
Women and girls across Hounslow will be helped to get into sport, after being awarded
Sport England has announced that 32 new sporting projects will share a slice of a
Social enterprise Mytime Active has acquired healthy lifestyle provider MEND, which will save the weight
West Ham United has been named as the preferred bidder to become the permanent tenant
Institute of Hospitality (IOH) and People 1st have launched the first ever level 4 apprenticeship
Image: Exercise lowers the risk of inflammations A new study has shown that middle-aged adults
A 10-lane, Olympic-sized swimming pool is among the facilities at a new 50m euro leisure
12,300
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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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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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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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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.
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Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
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Company profiles
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BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
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Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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university college news

Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
Live-streaming platform Heygo has ventured into the cultural visitor attractions sector by partnering with a
Approaching half of the UK population (40 per cent) are exercising less during the current
A major seven-year study of more than 150,000 people has found that those with higher
Children should spend at least one hour a day learning and playing in wild places,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Marcon, a fit-out specialist based in Northern Ireland, is set to complete a major fit-out
Steven Holl Architects (SHA) has been declared winner of the Future Campus – University College
Museum delegates will soon gather in London for the European edition of this year's MuseumNext
The Chinese mainland has its first Hard Rock Hotel, complete with a huge vinyl mosaic,
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is partnering UK
People who achieve the UK government's target of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
New research has found an unconventional solution to clearing painful kidney stones – riding Disney
Urban planning expert Space Syntax is launching a range of specialised training courses to teach
A London-based start up company is pioneering the use of old coffee as a green
Equipment and software supplier eGym has announced a new research agreement with University College London
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
Researchers at the University College London have found that participants in a study consistently rated
Young people whose “fat gene” is located in an unusual part of their chromosome chain
LDA Design has been selected to masterplan a university campus at London’s Olympic Park, featuring
A host of leading architecture practices feature on the shortlist – revealed today (12 December)
Starting in the new year, residents of North Lancashire with an unhealthy BMI, will get
Mayor of London Boris Johnson, has opened a major design competition for a new £400m
People facing discrimination because of their size may be more likely to put on weight,
There are no added benefits to eating more than five 80g portions of fruit and
The more active a mother is, the more active her child is likely to be,
The 12th International Congress on Obesity, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is now underway, with
An editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has highlighted a lack of
Exercising in the midlife will help protect your heart, according to a study conducted by
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has opened the GSK Human Performance Lab - a science facility
Half of all seven-year-olds in the UK are in risk of suffering from poor health
Arthritis Research UK has launched a new £11m (US$17.1m, €12.9m) research centre initiative aiming to
Thornton Sports’ manufacturing division, Nordon, has invested in a new state-of-the-art synthetic grass tufting machine
Women and girls across Hounslow will be helped to get into sport, after being awarded
Sport England has announced that 32 new sporting projects will share a slice of a
Social enterprise Mytime Active has acquired healthy lifestyle provider MEND, which will save the weight
West Ham United has been named as the preferred bidder to become the permanent tenant
Institute of Hospitality (IOH) and People 1st have launched the first ever level 4 apprenticeship
Image: Exercise lowers the risk of inflammations A new study has shown that middle-aged adults
A 10-lane, Olympic-sized swimming pool is among the facilities at a new 50m euro leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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.
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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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