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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Health and fitness clubs across the US will open their doors to the public for
Health club operator, Crown Sports, has significantly improved its financial health and is to focus
Practising martial arts could be a better way for middle-aged people to boost all round
A study has found that exercising three to five hours a week can help breast
The Formas Gym in Bolivia, South America, has undergone a complete refurbishment and further sites
Life Time Fitness has filed for a $200m (£113m) initial public offering with the Securities
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The South African Supersport Health and Adventure Club has unveiled plans to expand to up
Whitbread has announced that Angie Risley will join the main board of the group. She
Roger Davinson has taken over the position of general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club
Health and fitness group, LivingWell, has introduced a lower membership fee for key workers in
Symonds Sport & Leisure has been surveying under-used buildings and empty land in Islington to
A new Fitness Express health club has opened in Derwent Manor, Northumberland. Part of the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness industry veteran, Ray Wilson, has revealed plans to break into the mass deconditioned market
Virgin Active is to incorporate metabolism measurement into its member fitness programmes to offer a
Parkwood Holdings is to acquire leisure management company, CCL Leisure (CCL), from Clear Channel Entertainment
Clubhaus, the golf and country club operator, has agreed the terms of a management buyout
Bally Total Fitness is to continue focusing on generating fee cash flow, increasing new memberships
All fitness professionals employed by Bromley’s new leisure trust are now on the Register of
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Esporta is continuing with its UK expansion with the announcement of the acquisition of a
This month sees the opening of the first small-town concept club from Bannatyne Fitness. Located
David Lloyd Leisure has been voted Best Health and Leisure Complex 2004 in the Parent
Next Generation aims to attract 5,000 members to its latest site, a £12m health and
Abbey Stadium in Redditch, Worcestershire, is awaiting outline planning permission for a £50m redevelopment scheme
Redditch Borough Council in Worcestershire is to develop a 10-year strategy for its sports and
Neil Gillis, chief executive of health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has called on the
An £8m flagship sports and leisure complex will open in Thornton Heath, south London next
Esporta has achieved 100 per cent registration of all fitness staff. New employees not on
The spa at the Four Seasons New York hotel, which is open to both guests
Esporta is to offer a day’s package of activities for families at its family-orientated clubs
Corporate health and fitness provider, Bladerunner, has struck an alliance with occupational health specialist Heales,
LivingWell’s biggest ever referral campaign got underway this month, offering cash rewards for existing and
British employers are not doing enough to tackle the effects of poor health, diet and
Health clubs with tanning facilities and tanning salons in Germany are being urged to get
Following a nationwide study into exercise and weight loss, LA Fitness is to launch an
One of Scandinavia’s leading health club chain, SATS, which acquired Finnish market leader Club Wellness
Health club management company, Fitness Express, has been bought back by its original founders for
According to a recent survey by consumer analyst, Mintel, spending on health and fitness clubs
Fitness club chain, Next Generation (NG), could be about to sell its shares on the
Michael Metcalf will be joining Fitness First as chief executive designate this month. The former
A mixed, public-private enterprise, Ravenscraig Partnership, in North Lanarkshire, has revealed multi-million plans to develop
12,300
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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HCM magazine
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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.
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Company profiles
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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
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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

Health and fitness clubs across the US will open their doors to the public for
Health club operator, Crown Sports, has significantly improved its financial health and is to focus
Practising martial arts could be a better way for middle-aged people to boost all round
A study has found that exercising three to five hours a week can help breast
The Formas Gym in Bolivia, South America, has undergone a complete refurbishment and further sites
Life Time Fitness has filed for a $200m (£113m) initial public offering with the Securities
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The South African Supersport Health and Adventure Club has unveiled plans to expand to up
Whitbread has announced that Angie Risley will join the main board of the group. She
Roger Davinson has taken over the position of general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club
Health and fitness group, LivingWell, has introduced a lower membership fee for key workers in
Symonds Sport & Leisure has been surveying under-used buildings and empty land in Islington to
A new Fitness Express health club has opened in Derwent Manor, Northumberland. Part of the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness industry veteran, Ray Wilson, has revealed plans to break into the mass deconditioned market
Virgin Active is to incorporate metabolism measurement into its member fitness programmes to offer a
Parkwood Holdings is to acquire leisure management company, CCL Leisure (CCL), from Clear Channel Entertainment
Clubhaus, the golf and country club operator, has agreed the terms of a management buyout
Bally Total Fitness is to continue focusing on generating fee cash flow, increasing new memberships
All fitness professionals employed by Bromley’s new leisure trust are now on the Register of
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Esporta is continuing with its UK expansion with the announcement of the acquisition of a
This month sees the opening of the first small-town concept club from Bannatyne Fitness. Located
David Lloyd Leisure has been voted Best Health and Leisure Complex 2004 in the Parent
Next Generation aims to attract 5,000 members to its latest site, a £12m health and
Abbey Stadium in Redditch, Worcestershire, is awaiting outline planning permission for a £50m redevelopment scheme
Redditch Borough Council in Worcestershire is to develop a 10-year strategy for its sports and
Neil Gillis, chief executive of health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has called on the
An £8m flagship sports and leisure complex will open in Thornton Heath, south London next
Esporta has achieved 100 per cent registration of all fitness staff. New employees not on
The spa at the Four Seasons New York hotel, which is open to both guests
Esporta is to offer a day’s package of activities for families at its family-orientated clubs
Corporate health and fitness provider, Bladerunner, has struck an alliance with occupational health specialist Heales,
LivingWell’s biggest ever referral campaign got underway this month, offering cash rewards for existing and
British employers are not doing enough to tackle the effects of poor health, diet and
Health clubs with tanning facilities and tanning salons in Germany are being urged to get
Following a nationwide study into exercise and weight loss, LA Fitness is to launch an
One of Scandinavia’s leading health club chain, SATS, which acquired Finnish market leader Club Wellness
Health club management company, Fitness Express, has been bought back by its original founders for
According to a recent survey by consumer analyst, Mintel, spending on health and fitness clubs
Fitness club chain, Next Generation (NG), could be about to sell its shares on the
Michael Metcalf will be joining Fitness First as chief executive designate this month. The former
A mixed, public-private enterprise, Ravenscraig Partnership, in North Lanarkshire, has revealed multi-million plans to develop
11431 - 11445 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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: 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.
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: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
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
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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