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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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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
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
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
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
Up to 10 Gold’s Gyms are scheduled to open in British Colombia, Canada over the
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has put its weight behind VERVE
Health club group Cannons is to launch a ‘true family membership’ package at its St
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed that many health club members are not clear
Chris Easton, assistant director of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), has warned health club and
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has run a series of courses across the country to
Andrée Deane, public affairs director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has said that the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has announced the first ever winners of its Lifetime
Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has now hit 20,000 and looks set
The Club Company, formerly known as Clubhaus, has seen membership soar at its Mapledurham site
Management company DC Leisure has completed work on the refurbishment of Brookvale Recreation Centre in
YMCAfit is joining forces with Active Pilates to open a studio offering Stott Pilates classes.
Mid-Sussex Council has rolled out its Olympus health and fitness brand to a second site.
The school of sport and exercise sciences at Loughborough University has announced that The Peter
The Reflex Group, operators of the Motorcise chain of healthy living centres, is reconsidering its
Amida Racquets and Fitness Spa in Twickenham, UK, has launched a range of day spa
A national conference organised by the Youth Sports Trust (YST) to look at to increasing
Cuts for Men, the franchise chain offering 30-minute circuit training and cardiovascular-based workouts, is to
A health club for both students and the public has opened as part of the
Fitness First has admitted that staff at its Bury St Edmunds site acted inappropriately when
Cinven, the private equity group which owns health club chain Fitness First and bingo group
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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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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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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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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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
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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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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
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Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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
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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
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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

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
Elevate
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
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
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
Up to 10 Gold’s Gyms are scheduled to open in British Colombia, Canada over the
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has put its weight behind VERVE
Health club group Cannons is to launch a ‘true family membership’ package at its St
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed that many health club members are not clear
Chris Easton, assistant director of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), has warned health club and
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has run a series of courses across the country to
Andrée Deane, public affairs director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has said that the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has announced the first ever winners of its Lifetime
Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has now hit 20,000 and looks set
The Club Company, formerly known as Clubhaus, has seen membership soar at its Mapledurham site
Management company DC Leisure has completed work on the refurbishment of Brookvale Recreation Centre in
YMCAfit is joining forces with Active Pilates to open a studio offering Stott Pilates classes.
Mid-Sussex Council has rolled out its Olympus health and fitness brand to a second site.
The school of sport and exercise sciences at Loughborough University has announced that The Peter
The Reflex Group, operators of the Motorcise chain of healthy living centres, is reconsidering its
Amida Racquets and Fitness Spa in Twickenham, UK, has launched a range of day spa
A national conference organised by the Youth Sports Trust (YST) to look at to increasing
Cuts for Men, the franchise chain offering 30-minute circuit training and cardiovascular-based workouts, is to
A health club for both students and the public has opened as part of the
Fitness First has admitted that staff at its Bury St Edmunds site acted inappropriately when
Cinven, the private equity group which owns health club chain Fitness First and bingo group
11136 - 11160 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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