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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

2016 news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
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
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) has opened an exhibition which provides
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Two of Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs are being brought back to life this month, when they
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
With regular hydration being one of the key tenets of optimal health and wellbeing, global
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Founded by Dr Davide Bollati, alongside an expert scientific committee and inspired by modern plant
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Aromatherapy Associates and Fashionizer Spa have once again collaborated on branded staff uniforms. The new
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
One of the world’s tallest hotels made almost exclusively from wood, has officially opened at
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
12,300
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
Sponsored
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 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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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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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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Research
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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

2016 news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
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
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) has opened an exhibition which provides
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Two of Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs are being brought back to life this month, when they
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
With regular hydration being one of the key tenets of optimal health and wellbeing, global
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Founded by Dr Davide Bollati, alongside an expert scientific committee and inspired by modern plant
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Aromatherapy Associates and Fashionizer Spa have once again collaborated on branded staff uniforms. The new
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
One of the world’s tallest hotels made almost exclusively from wood, has officially opened at
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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 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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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