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Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
What used to be a taboo subject has recently emerged as a topic openly discussed
People should concentrate on exercise and staying fit – rather than dieting and weight loss
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort has partnered with anti-ageing and medical wellness centre the biostation to
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
Research has suggested that some of the benefits of aerobic exercise may be reduced by
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate
Rudding Park in Harrowgate, UK has opened a Sunlight Therapy Room in its Roof Top
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The link between a sound body and a sound mind has been demonstrated by scientists
Nearly three-quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all
The newly opened Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Greece has partnered with Amanda Hamilton, an
Offering personalised exercise programmes at local leisure centres could be the key to protecting young
‘Eating on the go’ while trying to lose weight could prove counter-productive, with a new
Dutch researchers are suggesting that sleep pattern disruption is a cause of breast cancer development,
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
Obesity and depression are underlying causes for regular excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) – not just
Some people who are obese may have to work harder to lose weight due to
Relocating to a deprived neighbourhood with a poor socioeconomic status can increase the risk of
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5
There is a relationship between long-term exposure to three specific types of family stressors and
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
Fitness First Middle East (FFME) has launched a new nutrition service for both members and
Insults from shop assistants, jibes from passers-by and abuse from teenagers are just some of
The NHS is trialling a new treatment method developed in Australia in order to help
Food addiction can scientifically contribute to the severity of obesity levels in the general population,
Bacteria in the human gut could play a vital role in determining who is obese
The Center for Science in the Public Interest in the US has released a new
A new weight management programme to help participants break the 'yo-yo' cycle of short term
A new weight management programme to help participants break the 'yo-yo' cycle of short term
Image: Exercise is seen as crucial after the surgery New research has found that people
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has decided to close its Healthy Habits exhibit and gaming
Beauté Therapies - established in 1998 by Susan MacPherson - has officially launched its new
A study on endurance runners has shown that the body begins to burn fat earlier
Exercise before and during pregnancy can greatly reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers at
Women may need to exercise for an hour day to stop gaining weight, according to
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released a set of tips to help
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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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Editor's letter
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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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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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
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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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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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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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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
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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
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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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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
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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weight gain news

Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
What used to be a taboo subject has recently emerged as a topic openly discussed
People should concentrate on exercise and staying fit – rather than dieting and weight loss
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort has partnered with anti-ageing and medical wellness centre the biostation to
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
Research has suggested that some of the benefits of aerobic exercise may be reduced by
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate
Rudding Park in Harrowgate, UK has opened a Sunlight Therapy Room in its Roof Top
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The link between a sound body and a sound mind has been demonstrated by scientists
Nearly three-quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all
The newly opened Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Greece has partnered with Amanda Hamilton, an
Offering personalised exercise programmes at local leisure centres could be the key to protecting young
‘Eating on the go’ while trying to lose weight could prove counter-productive, with a new
Dutch researchers are suggesting that sleep pattern disruption is a cause of breast cancer development,
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
Obesity and depression are underlying causes for regular excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) – not just
Some people who are obese may have to work harder to lose weight due to
Relocating to a deprived neighbourhood with a poor socioeconomic status can increase the risk of
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5
There is a relationship between long-term exposure to three specific types of family stressors and
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
Fitness First Middle East (FFME) has launched a new nutrition service for both members and
Insults from shop assistants, jibes from passers-by and abuse from teenagers are just some of
The NHS is trialling a new treatment method developed in Australia in order to help
Food addiction can scientifically contribute to the severity of obesity levels in the general population,
Bacteria in the human gut could play a vital role in determining who is obese
The Center for Science in the Public Interest in the US has released a new
A new weight management programme to help participants break the 'yo-yo' cycle of short term
A new weight management programme to help participants break the 'yo-yo' cycle of short term
Image: Exercise is seen as crucial after the surgery New research has found that people
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has decided to close its Healthy Habits exhibit and gaming
Beauté Therapies - established in 1998 by Susan MacPherson - has officially launched its new
A study on endurance runners has shown that the body begins to burn fat earlier
Exercise before and during pregnancy can greatly reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers at
Women may need to exercise for an hour day to stop gaining weight, according to
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released a set of tips to help
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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