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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Police news

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
A 24-year-old man has died following an incident at the Gymplex Fitness Zone in Rohini,
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Attractions developer Simworx has teamed up with themed entertainment designers Katapult to design a cops
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
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
A young girl has died following an incident at the David Lloyd gym at Capability
A number of US cities have begun announcing vaccine mandates for indoor facilities, including health
NoMad London – the first European outpost for vibrant American boutique hotel brand NoMad Hotels
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
One of England's highest ranking police officers has called on government ministers to clearly define
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
Andrew Frontini, principal and design director of Perkins and Will in Toronto, and his colleague
Boutique fitness brand Frame has launched an 'online studio', offering a selection of virtual exercise
Police in San Antonio, Texas, were forced to shut down the city's aquarium after the
A 152-room luxury hotel, designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), recently opened in an 1820s
Fitness marketplace Hussle has launched a corporate fitness service, providing employees with subsidised, multi-club access
Krefeld Zoo in Germany is to reopen today following the devastating fire in its Great
The City of Portland in Maine, US is investing in a customised wellness programme, which
BarberMcMurry Architects, a Tennessee-based architecture practice, has released three concept designs for the upcoming Knoxville
Having only reopened on Saturday 30 November after a closure of more than four years,
LBA have created a pod hostel in a listed building that was originally designed as
A Spanish Civil War-era bomb has been found at Puy du Fou's newest park just
A six-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition following an incident where he
The seven-year-old boy who fell from a rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley theme park in Yorkshire,
The huge blaze last September at the National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional) that caused
The government will look to use sport as a way to support and engage young
Chinese interior design studio AB Concept have created three restaurants in a century-old former police
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
World-famous attractions including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among museums and tourist sites
A new report has called for a "major culture shift" in order to get older
Nygårdstangen Utvikling—a consortium consisting of developer Olav Thon, building management firm EDG Property and construction
Dreamworld CEO Craig Davidson has left his position in the midst of a public enquiry
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
Madame Tussauds Orlando has unveiled a brand new walk-through attraction, Justice League ™ A Call
Herzog and de Meuron have completed their latest cultural project: a museum and arts complex
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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HCM magazine
Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Police news

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
A 24-year-old man has died following an incident at the Gymplex Fitness Zone in Rohini,
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Attractions developer Simworx has teamed up with themed entertainment designers Katapult to design a cops
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
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
A young girl has died following an incident at the David Lloyd gym at Capability
A number of US cities have begun announcing vaccine mandates for indoor facilities, including health
NoMad London – the first European outpost for vibrant American boutique hotel brand NoMad Hotels
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
One of England's highest ranking police officers has called on government ministers to clearly define
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
Andrew Frontini, principal and design director of Perkins and Will in Toronto, and his colleague
Boutique fitness brand Frame has launched an 'online studio', offering a selection of virtual exercise
Police in San Antonio, Texas, were forced to shut down the city's aquarium after the
A 152-room luxury hotel, designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), recently opened in an 1820s
Fitness marketplace Hussle has launched a corporate fitness service, providing employees with subsidised, multi-club access
Krefeld Zoo in Germany is to reopen today following the devastating fire in its Great
The City of Portland in Maine, US is investing in a customised wellness programme, which
BarberMcMurry Architects, a Tennessee-based architecture practice, has released three concept designs for the upcoming Knoxville
Having only reopened on Saturday 30 November after a closure of more than four years,
LBA have created a pod hostel in a listed building that was originally designed as
A Spanish Civil War-era bomb has been found at Puy du Fou's newest park just
A six-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition following an incident where he
The seven-year-old boy who fell from a rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley theme park in Yorkshire,
The huge blaze last September at the National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional) that caused
The government will look to use sport as a way to support and engage young
Chinese interior design studio AB Concept have created three restaurants in a century-old former police
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
World-famous attractions including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among museums and tourist sites
A new report has called for a "major culture shift" in order to get older
Nygårdstangen Utvikling—a consortium consisting of developer Olav Thon, building management firm EDG Property and construction
Dreamworld CEO Craig Davidson has left his position in the midst of a public enquiry
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
Madame Tussauds Orlando has unveiled a brand new walk-through attraction, Justice League ™ A Call
Herzog and de Meuron have completed their latest cultural project: a museum and arts complex
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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