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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
The performance benefits of cold therapy have filtered from professional sports into the mainstream consumer
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
The Good Spa Guide (GSG) has revealed the findings from its latest consumer survey called
New Zealand’s newest wellness destination Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has opened on the
For the last two racing seasons, Power Plate has been proud to serve as recovery
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Nonprofit trade association GSN Planet has appointed Michael Bruggeman, CEO and chief formulation officer for
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has appointed Abi Selby – founder of online consumer spa
After five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and construction, Wai Ariki Hot Springs
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Looking to take your spa guests’ experiences to the next level? With its natural therapeutic
Brothers Christian and Sean Mackin are taking touchless therapy a step further by creating one
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
12,300
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

COVID news

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
The performance benefits of cold therapy have filtered from professional sports into the mainstream consumer
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Holistic medical-wellness resort brand The Farm has revealed plans to expand into every world region
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
The Good Spa Guide (GSG) has revealed the findings from its latest consumer survey called
New Zealand’s newest wellness destination Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has opened on the
For the last two racing seasons, Power Plate has been proud to serve as recovery
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Nonprofit trade association GSN Planet has appointed Michael Bruggeman, CEO and chief formulation officer for
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has appointed Abi Selby – founder of online consumer spa
After five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and construction, Wai Ariki Hot Springs
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Looking to take your spa guests’ experiences to the next level? With its natural therapeutic
Brothers Christian and Sean Mackin are taking touchless therapy a step further by creating one
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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