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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has reached an all time high of
Property developer Terrace Hill has sold the freehold investment of the Virgin Active health club
Esporta will unveil a new group cycling concept when it opens its Guildford club next
Ladypace, the chain of women-only fitness and inch-loss centres, is looking for its first pub
Three health and fitness companies have made it to the finals of the National Customer
Health clubs belonging to the FitNation network can now offer its members free flights as
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
Bannatyne Fitness is to open another four sites after securing £73m in funding from the
JJB Sports has warned of a 20 per cent drop in profits, but plans to
Two Irish entrepreneurs will open a 10m euro (£6.7m) health club and spa in Felda,
Rimini Fiera SpA, Progetti International and World Class have signed an agreement to export the
Taiwan-based fitness chain, Youth Camp Health Club, has opened a two-storey fitness club in the
Sports Village has recently completed two projects in the Middle East. The distributor worked with
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A new women-only fitness and weight-loss centre is set to open in the UK. Following
Health club certification is to be adopted in Austria and Germany, following the success of
David Lloyd Leisure has opened its sixth club in the Netherlands. Located in the prestigious
A new centre for fitness, sport and wellness has opened on the Baltic Coast in
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to undergo an operational restructure following its Strategic Review,
LA Fitness has completed the four-month rollout a new management system across its 65-club estate.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Fitness Industry Association has unveiled the finalists for this year’s FLAME awards; the awards
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will be announcing the first recipients of its Lifetime
The Swiss co-operative, Migros, has opened another of its successful Fitnesspark health club brands in
Holmes Place has unveiled plans to open clubs in key cities in the Czech Republic,
Holiday resort and cruise line operator, P&O, has placed its luxury Spanish sports resort, La
X-Leisure, the leisure property fund of asset manager Capital & Regional, has bought the commercial
Aludel, operator of the ladies-only health club chain Reviva, has been placed in administrative receivership.
Severn Trent Water has issued a warning to heath clubs and leisure centres on the
The Radisson Edwardian hotel at the former Free Trade Hall site in Manchester has launched
Andrew Holt, managing director of Parkwood Leisure, the public sector leisure management division of Parkwood
Former Paralympic athlete Kevin Saunders is pushing his wheelchair across the US in a 2,000-mile
Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness has secured $8m (£4.3m) to fund further expansion. The company has
Plus One Health Management, a manager of corporate fitness and spa facilities, is to provide
Tasmanian Police are being encouraged to wear pedometers in an effort to promote physical activity.
Health and fitness club operator LivingWell has launched a new membership for the over 60s
The Broadway Squash & Fitness Centre in Hammersmith has closed for three months for a
Up to 160,000 children in five London boroughs are expected to take advantage of a
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has appointed Strategic Leisure to undertake an assessment of its leisure
A £400,000 appeal to extend facilities at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Centre in Ipswich has received
Gym-goers will be able to reduce the cost of their private health insurance under separate
Catalyst opens third studio this year The expansion of the Catalyst Health and Fitness brand
Soho Gyms has received a huge boost in membership thanks to the success of its
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

Latest news

Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has reached an all time high of
Property developer Terrace Hill has sold the freehold investment of the Virgin Active health club
Esporta will unveil a new group cycling concept when it opens its Guildford club next
Ladypace, the chain of women-only fitness and inch-loss centres, is looking for its first pub
Three health and fitness companies have made it to the finals of the National Customer
Health clubs belonging to the FitNation network can now offer its members free flights as
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
Bannatyne Fitness is to open another four sites after securing £73m in funding from the
JJB Sports has warned of a 20 per cent drop in profits, but plans to
Two Irish entrepreneurs will open a 10m euro (£6.7m) health club and spa in Felda,
Rimini Fiera SpA, Progetti International and World Class have signed an agreement to export the
Taiwan-based fitness chain, Youth Camp Health Club, has opened a two-storey fitness club in the
Sports Village has recently completed two projects in the Middle East. The distributor worked with
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A new women-only fitness and weight-loss centre is set to open in the UK. Following
Health club certification is to be adopted in Austria and Germany, following the success of
David Lloyd Leisure has opened its sixth club in the Netherlands. Located in the prestigious
A new centre for fitness, sport and wellness has opened on the Baltic Coast in
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to undergo an operational restructure following its Strategic Review,
LA Fitness has completed the four-month rollout a new management system across its 65-club estate.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Fitness Industry Association has unveiled the finalists for this year’s FLAME awards; the awards
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will be announcing the first recipients of its Lifetime
The Swiss co-operative, Migros, has opened another of its successful Fitnesspark health club brands in
Holmes Place has unveiled plans to open clubs in key cities in the Czech Republic,
Holiday resort and cruise line operator, P&O, has placed its luxury Spanish sports resort, La
X-Leisure, the leisure property fund of asset manager Capital & Regional, has bought the commercial
Aludel, operator of the ladies-only health club chain Reviva, has been placed in administrative receivership.
Severn Trent Water has issued a warning to heath clubs and leisure centres on the
The Radisson Edwardian hotel at the former Free Trade Hall site in Manchester has launched
Andrew Holt, managing director of Parkwood Leisure, the public sector leisure management division of Parkwood
Former Paralympic athlete Kevin Saunders is pushing his wheelchair across the US in a 2,000-mile
Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness has secured $8m (£4.3m) to fund further expansion. The company has
Plus One Health Management, a manager of corporate fitness and spa facilities, is to provide
Tasmanian Police are being encouraged to wear pedometers in an effort to promote physical activity.
Health and fitness club operator LivingWell has launched a new membership for the over 60s
The Broadway Squash & Fitness Centre in Hammersmith has closed for three months for a
Up to 160,000 children in five London boroughs are expected to take advantage of a
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has appointed Strategic Leisure to undertake an assessment of its leisure
A £400,000 appeal to extend facilities at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Centre in Ipswich has received
Gym-goers will be able to reduce the cost of their private health insurance under separate
Catalyst opens third studio this year The expansion of the Catalyst Health and Fitness brand
Soho Gyms has received a huge boost in membership thanks to the success of its
11221 - 11235 of 12,300
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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