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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Latest news

The new, £8m Wildmoor Spa and Health Club in Warwickshire will open in July 2005.
The £7m Falls Leisure Centre in Belfast is due to open in late January 2005.
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising fitness levels
Dublin-based Aura Sports & Leisure Management has agreed four new leisure centre management contracts, making
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
Minister for sport and tourism, Richard Caborn has praised the work the Register of Exercise
Kirklees Active Leisure has been reaping the rewards of a marketing campaign designed to encourage
Marston Hotels has opened a new spa and leisure club as part of a £3.5m
Following an Extraordinary General Meeting, the board of Reflex Group has announced that shareholders have
Thousands of keep-fit instructors and enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in a UK-wide
Urban gym and spa concept, Destination Health and Fitness, is seeking expansion opportunities following its
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Esporta is giving away free seven-day passes to all its members in a bid to
Minister for sport Richard Caborn will visit the Central YMCA health and fitness club this
Leisure Connection is rolling out the FIA’s Adopt a School with Norwich Union initiative at
3d Leisure recently opened its seventh health club at the Radisson SAS hotel at Stanstead
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) last night unveiled the winners of its Commit to Get
Energy drink Red Bull has launched a competition in order to find an innovative fitness
Health and fitness club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reported strong growth in operating
Carrefour Health and Fitness has appointed Mark Allden as manager of its seventh site, located
David Green has taken on the role of leisure club manager for not just one,
Caroline Hayward is to join fitness equipment and training provider Keiser, as head of the
Three health club industry figures have launched an investment vehicle to capitalise on new opportunities
The RAF has installed the Fitlinxx gym management system at its Innsworth and Wittering stations
Group cycling is officially the most popular group exercise class, according to review of the
A new leisure centre at Longhill School in Rottingdean was officially opened on 14 October.
Esporta has reported a 9 per cent increase in members to the end of September
Insurance company Prudential and Discovery has launched its health insurance scheme offering subsidised memberships to
Next Generation Clubs has appointed three general managers: for its Edinburgh, Ipswich and London clubs.
Since its inception, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has enjoyed the support of many
Cannons Health and Fitness has appointed Sian Doyle as director of member and people services.
Fitness First has appointed Peter Boddy as UK managing director with immediate effect. Boddy has
Ramada Jarvis is set to become the UK’s first hotel chain to ban smoking at
Work is about to begin on a £1.7m sports and community development in Leverhulme Park,
A leaked government report by medical scientists has shown that breathing in second-hand smoke hugely
The loss of 20 senior management positions at Fitness First has sparked speculation that the
Leisure Connection has launched a disability inclusion policy as part of its commitment to customers
JJB Sports has announced that it has terminated talks which could have led to an
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has conferred High Performance Status on the Esporta Racquets Academy
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
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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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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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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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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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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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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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
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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.
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Cryotherapy
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salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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

Latest news

The new, £8m Wildmoor Spa and Health Club in Warwickshire will open in July 2005.
The £7m Falls Leisure Centre in Belfast is due to open in late January 2005.
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising fitness levels
Dublin-based Aura Sports & Leisure Management has agreed four new leisure centre management contracts, making
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
Minister for sport and tourism, Richard Caborn has praised the work the Register of Exercise
Kirklees Active Leisure has been reaping the rewards of a marketing campaign designed to encourage
Marston Hotels has opened a new spa and leisure club as part of a £3.5m
Following an Extraordinary General Meeting, the board of Reflex Group has announced that shareholders have
Thousands of keep-fit instructors and enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in a UK-wide
Urban gym and spa concept, Destination Health and Fitness, is seeking expansion opportunities following its
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Esporta is giving away free seven-day passes to all its members in a bid to
Minister for sport Richard Caborn will visit the Central YMCA health and fitness club this
Leisure Connection is rolling out the FIA’s Adopt a School with Norwich Union initiative at
3d Leisure recently opened its seventh health club at the Radisson SAS hotel at Stanstead
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) last night unveiled the winners of its Commit to Get
Energy drink Red Bull has launched a competition in order to find an innovative fitness
Health and fitness club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reported strong growth in operating
Carrefour Health and Fitness has appointed Mark Allden as manager of its seventh site, located
David Green has taken on the role of leisure club manager for not just one,
Caroline Hayward is to join fitness equipment and training provider Keiser, as head of the
Three health club industry figures have launched an investment vehicle to capitalise on new opportunities
The RAF has installed the Fitlinxx gym management system at its Innsworth and Wittering stations
Group cycling is officially the most popular group exercise class, according to review of the
A new leisure centre at Longhill School in Rottingdean was officially opened on 14 October.
Esporta has reported a 9 per cent increase in members to the end of September
Insurance company Prudential and Discovery has launched its health insurance scheme offering subsidised memberships to
Next Generation Clubs has appointed three general managers: for its Edinburgh, Ipswich and London clubs.
Since its inception, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has enjoyed the support of many
Cannons Health and Fitness has appointed Sian Doyle as director of member and people services.
Fitness First has appointed Peter Boddy as UK managing director with immediate effect. Boddy has
Ramada Jarvis is set to become the UK’s first hotel chain to ban smoking at
Work is about to begin on a £1.7m sports and community development in Leverhulme Park,
A leaked government report by medical scientists has shown that breathing in second-hand smoke hugely
The loss of 20 senior management positions at Fitness First has sparked speculation that the
Leisure Connection has launched a disability inclusion policy as part of its commitment to customers
JJB Sports has announced that it has terminated talks which could have led to an
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has conferred High Performance Status on the Esporta Racquets Academy
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
11111 - 11135 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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 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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
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
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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