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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID-19 news

Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
As Surge expands its offer with the launch of a third dedicated Electronic Muscle Stimulation
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
A number of US cities have begun announcing vaccine mandates for indoor facilities, including health
Playing at empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Adults living in Italy can cash in on a €200 (£170, US$235) spa voucher thanks
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has released the full findings of the 2021 ISPA US
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
The Pingdemic of people receiving notifications on their phones, telling them to self-isolate because of
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
Organisers of the Elevate event – scheduled to be held at London’s ExCeL on 28
A number of leading sports NGOs have joined with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
The government of Singapore has become the first to recommend that people who've received the
The Healing Summit, the international conference dedicated to healing, wellbeing and initiating positive personal and
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Technogym has helped us transform the gym into a world-class space that reflects our ethos of combining performance and community
HCM promotional features
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Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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Life lessons
I’m used to winning and have never felt so helpless
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Editor's letter
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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HCM People

Ross Stewart Campbell

CEO, BeyondActiv
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Insight
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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Research
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
We’re aiming to reach 50-70 gyms by mid-2027, some in supermarkets
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato as managing director for the region.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: GymNation celebrates double victory at UAE Employee Happiness Awards
GymNation, the UAE’s largest gym chain, is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the UAE Employee Happiness Awards.
Featured press releases
seca Ltd press release: Seca Tru and Physical bring best-in-class body composition analysis to gyms
Seca Tru is delighted to announce a new UK partnership with fitness market leader Physical. The agreement will see Physical distribute the Seca Tru product across the breadth of the UK fitness industry.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
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Loughton, IG10
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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22-25 Oct 2024
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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04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

COVID-19 news

Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
As Surge expands its offer with the launch of a third dedicated Electronic Muscle Stimulation
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
A number of US cities have begun announcing vaccine mandates for indoor facilities, including health
Playing at empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Adults living in Italy can cash in on a €200 (£170, US$235) spa voucher thanks
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has released the full findings of the 2021 ISPA US
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
The Pingdemic of people receiving notifications on their phones, telling them to self-isolate because of
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
Organisers of the Elevate event – scheduled to be held at London’s ExCeL on 28
A number of leading sports NGOs have joined with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
The government of Singapore has become the first to recommend that people who've received the
The Healing Summit, the international conference dedicated to healing, wellbeing and initiating positive personal and
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
116 - 140 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Technogym has helped us transform the gym into a world-class space that reflects our ethos of combining performance and community
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
We’re aiming to reach 50-70 gyms by mid-2027, some in supermarkets
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate announces new aquatics and active kids theatres for 2024 event
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), and Swim England have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato as managing director for the region.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: GymNation celebrates double victory at UAE Employee Happiness Awards
GymNation, the UAE’s largest gym chain, is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the UAE Employee Happiness Awards.
Featured press releases
seca Ltd press release: Seca Tru and Physical bring best-in-class body composition analysis to gyms
Seca Tru is delighted to announce a new UK partnership with fitness market leader Physical. The agreement will see Physical distribute the Seca Tru product across the breadth of the UK fitness industry.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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