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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Latest news

In response to growing consumer demand for fast and effective workouts, 24 Hour Fitness is
Peak Fitness has gone into administration and closed three sites in Northern Ireland, Glasgow and
Construction is underway on a David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) club in Worthing, with the opening
GoodLife Fitness Clubs has been recognised for ‘outstanding business practices’ by making it into Canada’s
Fitness Australia, the trade body for Australia’s fitness industry, plans to run a nationwide seminar
Champneys closes the doors of its club within the Le Méridien Piccadilly hotel this month,
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A fitness centre for mature women has opened in Torquay. The first Motorcise franchise in
More than a third of health and fitness clubs are making a loss according to
Hundreds of independent operators across the UK are joining the larger operators in full support
Corporate wellness company, ARK Leisure Management, is encouraging friendly rivalry among its corporate clubs to
The Escape Club fitness centre has officially opened at Northern Rock’s headquarters in Gosforth. Open
Fitness Unlimited, the fitness scheme run by Sheffield International Venues (SIV), teamed up ASDA this
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
3d Leisure has been recognised for the success of its first corporate contract – the
The government has launched a glossy women’s health magazine in its latest bid to encourage
Work is due to finish on the refurbishment of The Windsor Fitness and Rackets Club
Fusion, a not-for-profit organization, has taken over the management of the health and fitness facilities
According to Christie & Co’s new Business Outlook, there will be a further softening of
Cannons Group has teamed up with The Times to offer readers a free five-day pass
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The REPs has now achieved 13,000 registrations, three months ahead of target. Over the Christmas
David Lloyd Leisure has acquired five health and fitness clubs in The Netherlands from Cannons
Stuart Gemmell has joined IT leisure solutions provider Baron LRMS as business accounts manager with
US premier athletic club, spa and fitness/wellness centre operator, The Wellbridge company, has appointed Jay
Gail Wilkinson has joined the Tomahawk Master Instructor training team for indoor cycling. Currently qualified
A concept aimed at promoting children’s development through physical activity is to launch in Watford
Central YMCA has appointed Rosi Prescott as its new chief executive. Formerly director of Central
Virgin Active has recently recruited two new general managers (GMs) for the company’s Islington and
Three team members have successfully passed the Cannons internal assessment process and have been promoted
The Leisure Database company has predicted 2004 will see competition in the health and fitness
Epsom’s Rainbow Leisure Centre has been named the best in Britain in a survey by
Montgomery Leisure Services (MLS) has been appointed to manage the £5m Inclusive Fitness Initiative following
Health and fitness club chain, LA Fitness, has run a promotion within the Iceland store
Cliff Collins, REPs registrar, recorded over a dozen radio interviews on 5 January to publicise
International Leisure Industry Week (LIW) is to host a new event this year – the
Health & fitness recruitment specialists, Elixir Recruitment and Flame Employment have announced a merger. The
FitNation, the membership network group for independent, small and medium-sized health club operators has signed
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been recognised for its role in the regeneration of Britain’s inner
Reviva Health Clubs, the women-only fitness chain operated by Aludel, is rolling out the groove
UK architects, FaulknerBrowns, have begun design work on a sports, leisure and residential scheme for
Cannons Group has become the exclusive health and fitness redemption partner for the Nectar reward
Ladypace UK, the women-only fitness brand, has opened a site in Oxfordshire and plans to
12,300
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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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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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Say no to anything that isn’t critically important to executing your business strategy and be aware that rapid growth is overrated
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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
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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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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
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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
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Editor's letter
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
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Everyone's talking about
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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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: 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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

Latest news

In response to growing consumer demand for fast and effective workouts, 24 Hour Fitness is
Peak Fitness has gone into administration and closed three sites in Northern Ireland, Glasgow and
Construction is underway on a David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) club in Worthing, with the opening
GoodLife Fitness Clubs has been recognised for ‘outstanding business practices’ by making it into Canada’s
Fitness Australia, the trade body for Australia’s fitness industry, plans to run a nationwide seminar
Champneys closes the doors of its club within the Le Méridien Piccadilly hotel this month,
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A fitness centre for mature women has opened in Torquay. The first Motorcise franchise in
More than a third of health and fitness clubs are making a loss according to
Hundreds of independent operators across the UK are joining the larger operators in full support
Corporate wellness company, ARK Leisure Management, is encouraging friendly rivalry among its corporate clubs to
The Escape Club fitness centre has officially opened at Northern Rock’s headquarters in Gosforth. Open
Fitness Unlimited, the fitness scheme run by Sheffield International Venues (SIV), teamed up ASDA this
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
3d Leisure has been recognised for the success of its first corporate contract – the
The government has launched a glossy women’s health magazine in its latest bid to encourage
Work is due to finish on the refurbishment of The Windsor Fitness and Rackets Club
Fusion, a not-for-profit organization, has taken over the management of the health and fitness facilities
According to Christie & Co’s new Business Outlook, there will be a further softening of
Cannons Group has teamed up with The Times to offer readers a free five-day pass
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The REPs has now achieved 13,000 registrations, three months ahead of target. Over the Christmas
David Lloyd Leisure has acquired five health and fitness clubs in The Netherlands from Cannons
Stuart Gemmell has joined IT leisure solutions provider Baron LRMS as business accounts manager with
US premier athletic club, spa and fitness/wellness centre operator, The Wellbridge company, has appointed Jay
Gail Wilkinson has joined the Tomahawk Master Instructor training team for indoor cycling. Currently qualified
A concept aimed at promoting children’s development through physical activity is to launch in Watford
Central YMCA has appointed Rosi Prescott as its new chief executive. Formerly director of Central
Virgin Active has recently recruited two new general managers (GMs) for the company’s Islington and
Three team members have successfully passed the Cannons internal assessment process and have been promoted
The Leisure Database company has predicted 2004 will see competition in the health and fitness
Epsom’s Rainbow Leisure Centre has been named the best in Britain in a survey by
Montgomery Leisure Services (MLS) has been appointed to manage the £5m Inclusive Fitness Initiative following
Health and fitness club chain, LA Fitness, has run a promotion within the Iceland store
Cliff Collins, REPs registrar, recorded over a dozen radio interviews on 5 January to publicise
International Leisure Industry Week (LIW) is to host a new event this year – the
Health & fitness recruitment specialists, Elixir Recruitment and Flame Employment have announced a merger. The
FitNation, the membership network group for independent, small and medium-sized health club operators has signed
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been recognised for its role in the regeneration of Britain’s inner
Reviva Health Clubs, the women-only fitness chain operated by Aludel, is rolling out the groove
UK architects, FaulknerBrowns, have begun design work on a sports, leisure and residential scheme for
Cannons Group has become the exclusive health and fitness redemption partner for the Nectar reward
Ladypace UK, the women-only fitness brand, has opened a site in Oxfordshire and plans to
11586 - 11600 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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: 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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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