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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Spafinder Wellness has announced it has been acquired by Blackhawk Network, the global gift card
Portuguese fitness chain Vivafit has secured a deal to open 100 women-only health clubs in
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) will run leisure centres and other sports facilities, currently owned and
Travellers in search of the Northern Lights will soon be able to watch the majestic
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s
Visitors to next week’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, are being offered the chance
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Residents of Scottish capital city Edinburgh are being asked to have their say on an
FIFA’s World Football Museum in Zurich has suffered a disappointing start after incurring losses of
Richard Meier & Partners have unveiled designs of their tallest tower in New York; an
Xercise4Less has opened a 40,000 sqft gym in Leeds - the biggest in West Yorkshire.
Dutch landscape architects West 8 have presented their vision for a dune-filled seafront in The
The Walt Disney Company failed to meet estimates in several key areas in its last
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In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
A panel at the World Travel Market in London earlier this week – part of
National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are in line to receive a funding boost from the International
Leisure centres and gyms have been urged to begin discussions with their local health organisations
Special Olympics Ireland (SOI), the organisation that provides sporting opportunities for intellectually disabled individuals, has
Inge Moore has called on hospitality designers to incorporate fun, interactivity and individuality into spa
After 15 years and three phases of development, Chicago studio Ross Barney Architects have completed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
New board members have joined the 2017 ISPA board of directors, with their terms set
Fitness company WeTRAIN is looking to raise £600,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, as it plans
A “better-ageing destination spa” has debuted at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken,
Hospitality giant Marriott International has opened its sixth experiential Moxy Hotel property in the heart
First-time exhibitor and leading provider of 4D attractions, Kraftwerk Living Technologies is showcasing its third-generation
Sally Corp is unveiling a new interactive dark ride based on the video game Five
ProSlide is introducing Jamberoo Action Park in Jamberoo, Australia and Wanda Hefei Water Park, Hefei,
Leeds Rhinos’ proposed Headingley Stadium development will be postponed for at least a year –
Alexander “Al” Weber Jr, founder and CEO of Apex Parks Group, has died aged 64.
In the 1970s, Jean Gédouin started to gather seaweed from along the Brittany coast and
South coast leisure operator BH Live has secured a long-term deal to manage six venues
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
The Cary Arms, a boutique hotel on England’s south coast in Devon, will open a
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event
Park Hyatt will follow Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and Luxury Collection in opening a high-end hotel
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Premiership rugby club Bristol Rugby has applied to the local council for planning permission to
Training and recruitment company Spa Connectors has entered a management agreement with the Jamu Traditions
California software developer Trimble has launched the mixed-reality SketchUp Viewer platform for the Microsoft HoloLens,
The worlds of spa and attractions are meeting in Africa, with the continent’s traditional safari
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data showing that international wellness tourism revenues
Physical inactivity levels across the UK should be a source of national embarrassment. This was
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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Design
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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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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]
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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
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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
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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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
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
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Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
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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.
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
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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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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STA news

Spafinder Wellness has announced it has been acquired by Blackhawk Network, the global gift card
Portuguese fitness chain Vivafit has secured a deal to open 100 women-only health clubs in
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) will run leisure centres and other sports facilities, currently owned and
Travellers in search of the Northern Lights will soon be able to watch the majestic
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s
Visitors to next week’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, are being offered the chance
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Residents of Scottish capital city Edinburgh are being asked to have their say on an
FIFA’s World Football Museum in Zurich has suffered a disappointing start after incurring losses of
Richard Meier & Partners have unveiled designs of their tallest tower in New York; an
Xercise4Less has opened a 40,000 sqft gym in Leeds - the biggest in West Yorkshire.
Dutch landscape architects West 8 have presented their vision for a dune-filled seafront in The
The Walt Disney Company failed to meet estimates in several key areas in its last
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
A panel at the World Travel Market in London earlier this week – part of
National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are in line to receive a funding boost from the International
Leisure centres and gyms have been urged to begin discussions with their local health organisations
Special Olympics Ireland (SOI), the organisation that provides sporting opportunities for intellectually disabled individuals, has
Inge Moore has called on hospitality designers to incorporate fun, interactivity and individuality into spa
After 15 years and three phases of development, Chicago studio Ross Barney Architects have completed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
New board members have joined the 2017 ISPA board of directors, with their terms set
Fitness company WeTRAIN is looking to raise £600,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, as it plans
A “better-ageing destination spa” has debuted at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken,
Hospitality giant Marriott International has opened its sixth experiential Moxy Hotel property in the heart
First-time exhibitor and leading provider of 4D attractions, Kraftwerk Living Technologies is showcasing its third-generation
Sally Corp is unveiling a new interactive dark ride based on the video game Five
ProSlide is introducing Jamberoo Action Park in Jamberoo, Australia and Wanda Hefei Water Park, Hefei,
Leeds Rhinos’ proposed Headingley Stadium development will be postponed for at least a year –
Alexander “Al” Weber Jr, founder and CEO of Apex Parks Group, has died aged 64.
In the 1970s, Jean Gédouin started to gather seaweed from along the Brittany coast and
South coast leisure operator BH Live has secured a long-term deal to manage six venues
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
The Cary Arms, a boutique hotel on England’s south coast in Devon, will open a
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event
Park Hyatt will follow Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and Luxury Collection in opening a high-end hotel
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Premiership rugby club Bristol Rugby has applied to the local council for planning permission to
Training and recruitment company Spa Connectors has entered a management agreement with the Jamu Traditions
California software developer Trimble has launched the mixed-reality SketchUp Viewer platform for the Microsoft HoloLens,
The worlds of spa and attractions are meeting in Africa, with the continent’s traditional safari
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data showing that international wellness tourism revenues
Physical inactivity levels across the UK should be a source of national embarrassment. This was
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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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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