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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Olympian news

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Spa industry veteran Zoe Wall has been promoted to vice president of Siro and wellness
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Altis, an artificial intelligence-based personal trainer solution, has secured more than US$3m worth of financing,
Industry veteran Zoe Wall has begun a new role as global wellness director for resort
I started running when I was 12 years old, a skinny girl with an afro.
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
The government's pledge to invest £2bn in improving the UK's cycling and walking infrastructure has
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Swim England has revealed the names of the first inductees into its Swim England Hall
Britain’s most successful female Olympian believes that more sports clubs are needed to encourage people
Matt Carroll, CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee, has said the organisation will take a
Spa and fitness consultancy and management firm WTS International (WTS) has won a contract to
Leaders from across the physical activity industry have gathered for the first ever Active Uprising
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Former health secretary and current Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the headline
Britain’s most successful female Olympian, Laura Kenny, has been announced as one of the keynote
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
Two leading authorities from the world of sport have had their say on the state
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
Peter Elliott, the former Olympic middle-distance runner, has joined the board of Goalball UK to
The first permanent venue built for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo has
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
The city council of Australia’s Gold Coast has fast-tracked the building a AU$60.5m (US$48.1m, €40.3m)
A third of 11-year-old school pupils will finish Year 6 unable to swim, a report
The health and fitness industry’s finest came together in their hundreds last night (28 June)
Inclusivity in tackling the country's inactivity crisis was the major theme at this year's Elevate
With just seven days to go until Elevate descends on Excel, final preparations are underway
London 2012 gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger has been appointed as the new chair of
Following the announcement that British Swimming and Tyr signed an eight-year kit sponsorship deal in
American sportswear and sports accessories manufacturer Under Armour (UA) is investing US$1bn (£811m; €935.5m) in
More than £5m (US$6.1m, €5.8m) in funding has been earmarked for potential British Tokyo 2020
UK Olympians and Paralympians attended the launch of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, which offers
A course for retired Olympic athletes looking to take the next step in their careers
Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand has been appointed as one of the five new
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Letters
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
Recovery
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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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Life lessons
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
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
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
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Olympian news

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Spa industry veteran Zoe Wall has been promoted to vice president of Siro and wellness
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Altis, an artificial intelligence-based personal trainer solution, has secured more than US$3m worth of financing,
Industry veteran Zoe Wall has begun a new role as global wellness director for resort
I started running when I was 12 years old, a skinny girl with an afro.
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
The government's pledge to invest £2bn in improving the UK's cycling and walking infrastructure has
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Swim England has revealed the names of the first inductees into its Swim England Hall
Britain’s most successful female Olympian believes that more sports clubs are needed to encourage people
Matt Carroll, CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee, has said the organisation will take a
Spa and fitness consultancy and management firm WTS International (WTS) has won a contract to
Leaders from across the physical activity industry have gathered for the first ever Active Uprising
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Former health secretary and current Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the headline
Britain’s most successful female Olympian, Laura Kenny, has been announced as one of the keynote
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
Two leading authorities from the world of sport have had their say on the state
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
Peter Elliott, the former Olympic middle-distance runner, has joined the board of Goalball UK to
The first permanent venue built for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo has
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
The city council of Australia’s Gold Coast has fast-tracked the building a AU$60.5m (US$48.1m, €40.3m)
A third of 11-year-old school pupils will finish Year 6 unable to swim, a report
The health and fitness industry’s finest came together in their hundreds last night (28 June)
Inclusivity in tackling the country's inactivity crisis was the major theme at this year's Elevate
With just seven days to go until Elevate descends on Excel, final preparations are underway
London 2012 gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger has been appointed as the new chair of
Following the announcement that British Swimming and Tyr signed an eight-year kit sponsorship deal in
American sportswear and sports accessories manufacturer Under Armour (UA) is investing US$1bn (£811m; €935.5m) in
More than £5m (US$6.1m, €5.8m) in funding has been earmarked for potential British Tokyo 2020
UK Olympians and Paralympians attended the launch of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, which offers
A course for retired Olympic athletes looking to take the next step in their careers
Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand has been appointed as one of the five new
1 - 40 of 12,300
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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