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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

socio-economic news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is returning for 2022 and taking place at
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
In line with its pioneering path to produce products that are good for both people
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
A new programme addressing young people's wellbeing and mental health will launch in Q3 2021
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Davines Group has long been participating in the global conversation on individual and collective wellbeing
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Wellness offerings can significantly boost hotel revenues and profits, but developers and investors must carefully
Physical activity levels in England have continued to fall from those recorded at the initial
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has joined a working group within the Vatican's COVID-19 Commission.
England's physical activity levels were on the rise in the run-up to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Around 5,000 people from low socio-economic groups have been encouraged to become more physically active
The UK's National Space Centre (NSC) in Leicester is building a new laboratory for the
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
A record 62.6 per cent of the adult population are now classed as physically active,
English Premier League (EPL) club Tottenham Hotspur has reported the biggest annual profits of any
12,300
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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Design
The new concept has a bright modern colour schemes with the main materials used being steel, concrete and wood
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Letters
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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 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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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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
Diary dates

socio-economic news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is returning for 2022 and taking place at
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
In line with its pioneering path to produce products that are good for both people
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
A new programme addressing young people's wellbeing and mental health will launch in Q3 2021
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Davines Group has long been participating in the global conversation on individual and collective wellbeing
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Wellness offerings can significantly boost hotel revenues and profits, but developers and investors must carefully
Physical activity levels in England have continued to fall from those recorded at the initial
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has joined a working group within the Vatican's COVID-19 Commission.
England's physical activity levels were on the rise in the run-up to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Around 5,000 people from low socio-economic groups have been encouraged to become more physically active
The UK's National Space Centre (NSC) in Leicester is building a new laboratory for the
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
A record 62.6 per cent of the adult population are now classed as physically active,
English Premier League (EPL) club Tottenham Hotspur has reported the biggest annual profits of any
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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 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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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