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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Consumer association, Which?, has said that five volunteers it sent to request advice on losing
The Sports International group, a Turkish/American joint venture which owns five health and fitness sites
Lifetime, the international wellness and spa industry trade fair, will take place again from 25-27
Independent charitable trust, Community Leisure Services (CLS), has revealed detailed plans for the £2m refurbishment
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
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
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
With the licensing of SkillsActive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The owner of INDU-Harbour-ALMA in Germany’s Rhein Ruhr area, Rolf Bogatzki, has announced he will
Spanish health club chain, DiR Fitness, has been awarded for its continued efforts to provide
The latest addition to Gothenburg’s health and fitness market, the Gymnasium Sportcenter, recently opened on
Celebrities and household names joined forces with City & Guilds, the vocational education awarding body,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Training provider, Goodform, has launched a one-day Introduction to Sales and Marketing for Sport course,
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Star Trac has released summer dates for the Johnny G qualification Spinning® courses for both
Roger Davinson has been appointed general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. He
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Sports Up health and fitness club in Wiesbaden, Germany, completed a 300,000euro (£200,000) refurbishment
Roger Mclaughlan has been appointed operations director at Holmes Place. Previously retail director at Stylo
Ross Faragher-Thomas from Virgin Active South Africa and Peter Brennan from Virgin Active UK are
Next Generation has appointed Stephen Brown as general manager of its new £12m racquets, health
One of Sweden’s largest fitness centre chains, Friskis & Svettis (F&S), has announced that the
Germany’s Elixia Health & Wellness Group has introduced a new programme called Get You Started
Fitness club operator and franchisor, Gold’s Gym International, is to be acquired by TRT Holdings
Wow! Work Our World, the family-owned and operated US-based health club chain has added a
The winners were announced last week of the first ever Manchester Awards, organised by Moving
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has secured a three-year contract to test the fitness of
Metis Physiotherapy Centre, which opened at the Long Dock, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane last September,
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council are today launching a scheme to develop a Healthy Living
Fitness club operator Holmes Place has appointed design and strategy consultancy 20/20 to work on
US-based health club chain, Bally Total Fitness, has revealed its latest campaign to educate obese
David Lloyd Leisure is to hold its biggest ever group cycle masterclass this month at
Health and fitness club owner, David Liu, has opened his second site, in Taichung, Taiwan.
On 1 July, car company SEAT will launch a six month event for gym members
Health club operator, Springhealth Leisure, has reported a reduction in debt and losses following the
The British Medical Association’s Annual Conference of Public Health Medicine has called on the government
Work will begin later this month on Tower Hamlets’ flagship sports and leisure facility, the
The new Level 3 standards to form the advanced fitness instructor qualification for full entry
Health and fitness club brand, Exclusively Ladies, has opened its third site and has further
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Operators have been buoyed by the strong return of members to clubs, but they dismiss digital at their peril
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
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
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Consumer association, Which?, has said that five volunteers it sent to request advice on losing
The Sports International group, a Turkish/American joint venture which owns five health and fitness sites
Lifetime, the international wellness and spa industry trade fair, will take place again from 25-27
Independent charitable trust, Community Leisure Services (CLS), has revealed detailed plans for the £2m refurbishment
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
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
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
With the licensing of SkillsActive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The owner of INDU-Harbour-ALMA in Germany’s Rhein Ruhr area, Rolf Bogatzki, has announced he will
Spanish health club chain, DiR Fitness, has been awarded for its continued efforts to provide
The latest addition to Gothenburg’s health and fitness market, the Gymnasium Sportcenter, recently opened on
Celebrities and household names joined forces with City & Guilds, the vocational education awarding body,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Training provider, Goodform, has launched a one-day Introduction to Sales and Marketing for Sport course,
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Star Trac has released summer dates for the Johnny G qualification Spinning® courses for both
Roger Davinson has been appointed general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. He
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Sports Up health and fitness club in Wiesbaden, Germany, completed a 300,000euro (£200,000) refurbishment
Roger Mclaughlan has been appointed operations director at Holmes Place. Previously retail director at Stylo
Ross Faragher-Thomas from Virgin Active South Africa and Peter Brennan from Virgin Active UK are
Next Generation has appointed Stephen Brown as general manager of its new £12m racquets, health
One of Sweden’s largest fitness centre chains, Friskis & Svettis (F&S), has announced that the
Germany’s Elixia Health & Wellness Group has introduced a new programme called Get You Started
Fitness club operator and franchisor, Gold’s Gym International, is to be acquired by TRT Holdings
Wow! Work Our World, the family-owned and operated US-based health club chain has added a
The winners were announced last week of the first ever Manchester Awards, organised by Moving
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has secured a three-year contract to test the fitness of
Metis Physiotherapy Centre, which opened at the Long Dock, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane last September,
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council are today launching a scheme to develop a Healthy Living
Fitness club operator Holmes Place has appointed design and strategy consultancy 20/20 to work on
US-based health club chain, Bally Total Fitness, has revealed its latest campaign to educate obese
David Lloyd Leisure is to hold its biggest ever group cycle masterclass this month at
Health and fitness club owner, David Liu, has opened his second site, in Taichung, Taiwan.
On 1 July, car company SEAT will launch a six month event for gym members
Health club operator, Springhealth Leisure, has reported a reduction in debt and losses following the
The British Medical Association’s Annual Conference of Public Health Medicine has called on the government
Work will begin later this month on Tower Hamlets’ flagship sports and leisure facility, the
The new Level 3 standards to form the advanced fitness instructor qualification for full entry
Health and fitness club brand, Exclusively Ladies, has opened its third site and has further
11316 - 11330 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
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
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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