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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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GIMV has sold its stake in the Antwerp-based LA Gym health club chain to HealthCity,
German health club chain Fit-In has opened its third studio in Karlsruhe, following a 3m
Fitness NZ – the New Zealand Fitness Industry Association – has launched its second annual
Body By Brandy 4 Kidz – an independent, not-for-profit children’s gym – has opened in
Finnish health and wellbeing specialist 4event has opened a 1,000sq m (10,800sq ft) facility –
Gold’s Gym has opened its first franchise in Brazil, in the city of Sao Paulo
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Town Sports International Holdings Inc. (TSI) – which operates 145 fitness clubs in the US
Spanish company Rivera Ocio SL has recently opened the Windwater Fitness Centre in Zaragoza, Spain.
As the fitness industry heads towards a potential partnership with both government and businesses to
The commitment of staff at Hillsborough Leisure Centre led to the centre winning the Venue
Karl Sandhu – a Gold’s Gym franchisee – has been crowned Young Achiever of the
DC Leisure has rewarded Sonia Eastick’s company loyalty by offering her the role of group
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness First Australia has appointed Darren Chan as national marketing manager to oversee the company’s
Daniel Clayton is relocating to the UK as key accounts director for Technogym, from his
Training provider Lifetime Health and Fitness has appointed Gerwyn House as its new operations director.
Fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus has named Darryl Thomas as president of the company’s international business.
The £2.2m Chulmleigh Community Sports Centre – in Chulmleigh, north Devon – has opened for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A £500,000 health and fitness club called Uniq Fitness Club is to open at Harrow’s
A drug which treats obesity by reducing the desire to eat has been launched in
The LivingWell Premier health club in Inverness, Scotland, has become the first company in the
Stockton Borough Council and leisure trust Tees Active are to build a £3.5m sports facility
Health club operator Fitness First has reportedly acquired LivingWell’s Australian business for between £10m and
Officials at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Department for Education and Skills
Commonwealth Games triathlete Kerry Lang was competing in Edinburgh’s Gracemount Leisure Centre at the end
Esporta Leeds is spicing up its programme this summer by introducing a Bollywood dance class.
A Manchester-based fitness company has been prosecuted for placing stickers advertising the business on street
Lancaster Sports Centre in Derby is set to close this autumn because of the high
A new, £12m Next Generation Club at Carlton Park, Leicester, UK, will open on 1
Five leisure centres in Waltham Forest in London have been accredited with the Charter Mark.
On 1 July, £400,000 of new health and fitness facilities will officially open to the
The Millennium Commission, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Education and
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a major investment in two of the UK's
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
Health club group Next Generation today announced a new partnership with OFSTED-registered organisation Fit For
It has been reported that health and fitness club chain Esporta, owned by Duke Street
Oldham Community Leisure has revealed that income has increased by 33 per cent over the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for four of its sports centres. The
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
12,300
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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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
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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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Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
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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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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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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
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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
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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
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Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
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Directory
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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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08-08 Jun 2024
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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
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Latest news

GIMV has sold its stake in the Antwerp-based LA Gym health club chain to HealthCity,
German health club chain Fit-In has opened its third studio in Karlsruhe, following a 3m
Fitness NZ – the New Zealand Fitness Industry Association – has launched its second annual
Body By Brandy 4 Kidz – an independent, not-for-profit children’s gym – has opened in
Finnish health and wellbeing specialist 4event has opened a 1,000sq m (10,800sq ft) facility –
Gold’s Gym has opened its first franchise in Brazil, in the city of Sao Paulo
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Town Sports International Holdings Inc. (TSI) – which operates 145 fitness clubs in the US
Spanish company Rivera Ocio SL has recently opened the Windwater Fitness Centre in Zaragoza, Spain.
As the fitness industry heads towards a potential partnership with both government and businesses to
The commitment of staff at Hillsborough Leisure Centre led to the centre winning the Venue
Karl Sandhu – a Gold’s Gym franchisee – has been crowned Young Achiever of the
DC Leisure has rewarded Sonia Eastick’s company loyalty by offering her the role of group
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness First Australia has appointed Darren Chan as national marketing manager to oversee the company’s
Daniel Clayton is relocating to the UK as key accounts director for Technogym, from his
Training provider Lifetime Health and Fitness has appointed Gerwyn House as its new operations director.
Fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus has named Darryl Thomas as president of the company’s international business.
The £2.2m Chulmleigh Community Sports Centre – in Chulmleigh, north Devon – has opened for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A £500,000 health and fitness club called Uniq Fitness Club is to open at Harrow’s
A drug which treats obesity by reducing the desire to eat has been launched in
The LivingWell Premier health club in Inverness, Scotland, has become the first company in the
Stockton Borough Council and leisure trust Tees Active are to build a £3.5m sports facility
Health club operator Fitness First has reportedly acquired LivingWell’s Australian business for between £10m and
Officials at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Department for Education and Skills
Commonwealth Games triathlete Kerry Lang was competing in Edinburgh’s Gracemount Leisure Centre at the end
Esporta Leeds is spicing up its programme this summer by introducing a Bollywood dance class.
A Manchester-based fitness company has been prosecuted for placing stickers advertising the business on street
Lancaster Sports Centre in Derby is set to close this autumn because of the high
A new, £12m Next Generation Club at Carlton Park, Leicester, UK, will open on 1
Five leisure centres in Waltham Forest in London have been accredited with the Charter Mark.
On 1 July, £400,000 of new health and fitness facilities will officially open to the
The Millennium Commission, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Education and
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a major investment in two of the UK's
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
Health club group Next Generation today announced a new partnership with OFSTED-registered organisation Fit For
It has been reported that health and fitness club chain Esporta, owned by Duke Street
Oldham Community Leisure has revealed that income has increased by 33 per cent over the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for four of its sports centres. The
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
10131 - 10145 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
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
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
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
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: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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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