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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Latest news

In a multi-million deal, North East entrepreneur Stan Henry, has bought back the chain of
Training provider, The Wright Foundation, is spearheading a campaign to develop a governing body for
TLH Leisure Resort opens its health and fitness suite in Torbay next month following the
The REPs is working with the Department of Health, Skills-Active and the Fitness Industry Association
Several companies have recently joined the growing list of suppliers, training providers and trade associations
Responding to a number of enquiries, the REPs board of trustees is currently considering an
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
The REPs has now got half of the exercise professionals in the UK signed up.
The REPs is completely re-designing the layout of its website to reflect the more frequent
The Register of Exercise Professionals is supporting SkillsActive, the sector organisation for sport and recreation,
The health and fitness market is forecast to achieve sustained year-on-year growth over the next
A three-year pilot study aimed at reducing health inequalities has been launched in north west
According to a new report from market research and consumer intelligence group Mintel, the British
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Whitbread Group is to upgrade all its UK and Ireland health clubs with resistance
The latest research from financial publishers, Plimsoll, finds that more than a third of health
Indian Beverage Company, Parle Agro, has diversified into the health and fitness market with the
The British Embassy in Paris has installed a new fitness facility in partnership with the
As health and fitness takes off in India, Dimensions Health and Fitness Studios in Chennai,
The Panatta Sport Research Centre, a division of the Italian fitness supplier, Panatta Sport, has
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Spanish health club chain, DiR, has opened its 12th club and plans another two next
Training provider LifeTime Health and Fitness has launched its Fastrack course for experienced fitness instructors
Amida Racquets & Fitness Spa will be opening in January 2004 in south west London.
Esporta has cut attrition rates by 13 per cent in the last three months following
Next month will see the launch of The Third Place, a personal training clinic in
The Armed Forces remedial instructors have recently registered at Level 3 on REPs. Pivotal to
Fitness First opened a total of 11 clubs in continental Europe in the last quarter
John Gamble has been appointed the new managing director of Technogym UK. Former chair of
Aberdeen City Council has received a new planning application from David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) and
A team from Branston Golf and Country Club has won the Burton College and Meadowside
The winners of the 2003 Leisure Property Awards were announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has issued an agm statement reporting that trading since its
LA Fitness has expanded its training department with the appointment of two new group trainers.
Glasgow’s Lord Provost has received a fitting tribute as the city approaches the end of
Members of LivingWell gyms in the UK, Australia and Brazil will attempt to lift the
Health club operator Esporta has appointed Paul Guyer as its new property director to lead
Personal training company, Xtremetrainers, is due to open its first Fighting Gym in January. Founded
The FIA has appointed the Leisure Database Company as its official data collection agency. The
Esporta has opened its latest site, a £6m health club in Stafford. Facilities at the
Mapledurham Golf and Heath Club has invested £1m to expand its health and fitness provision.
Virgin Active has taken a 25-year lease on 47,000sq ft health and fitness development in
The Fitness Industry Suppliers Association (FISA) has commissioned Leisure-net Solutions to conduct a study into
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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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
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
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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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
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Property & Tenders
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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
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Latest news

In a multi-million deal, North East entrepreneur Stan Henry, has bought back the chain of
Training provider, The Wright Foundation, is spearheading a campaign to develop a governing body for
TLH Leisure Resort opens its health and fitness suite in Torbay next month following the
The REPs is working with the Department of Health, Skills-Active and the Fitness Industry Association
Several companies have recently joined the growing list of suppliers, training providers and trade associations
Responding to a number of enquiries, the REPs board of trustees is currently considering an
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
The REPs has now got half of the exercise professionals in the UK signed up.
The REPs is completely re-designing the layout of its website to reflect the more frequent
The Register of Exercise Professionals is supporting SkillsActive, the sector organisation for sport and recreation,
The health and fitness market is forecast to achieve sustained year-on-year growth over the next
A three-year pilot study aimed at reducing health inequalities has been launched in north west
According to a new report from market research and consumer intelligence group Mintel, the British
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Whitbread Group is to upgrade all its UK and Ireland health clubs with resistance
The latest research from financial publishers, Plimsoll, finds that more than a third of health
Indian Beverage Company, Parle Agro, has diversified into the health and fitness market with the
The British Embassy in Paris has installed a new fitness facility in partnership with the
As health and fitness takes off in India, Dimensions Health and Fitness Studios in Chennai,
The Panatta Sport Research Centre, a division of the Italian fitness supplier, Panatta Sport, has
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Spanish health club chain, DiR, has opened its 12th club and plans another two next
Training provider LifeTime Health and Fitness has launched its Fastrack course for experienced fitness instructors
Amida Racquets & Fitness Spa will be opening in January 2004 in south west London.
Esporta has cut attrition rates by 13 per cent in the last three months following
Next month will see the launch of The Third Place, a personal training clinic in
The Armed Forces remedial instructors have recently registered at Level 3 on REPs. Pivotal to
Fitness First opened a total of 11 clubs in continental Europe in the last quarter
John Gamble has been appointed the new managing director of Technogym UK. Former chair of
Aberdeen City Council has received a new planning application from David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) and
A team from Branston Golf and Country Club has won the Burton College and Meadowside
The winners of the 2003 Leisure Property Awards were announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has issued an agm statement reporting that trading since its
LA Fitness has expanded its training department with the appointment of two new group trainers.
Glasgow’s Lord Provost has received a fitting tribute as the city approaches the end of
Members of LivingWell gyms in the UK, Australia and Brazil will attempt to lift the
Health club operator Esporta has appointed Paul Guyer as its new property director to lead
Personal training company, Xtremetrainers, is due to open its first Fighting Gym in January. Founded
The FIA has appointed the Leisure Database Company as its official data collection agency. The
Esporta has opened its latest site, a £6m health club in Stafford. Facilities at the
Mapledurham Golf and Heath Club has invested £1m to expand its health and fitness provision.
Virgin Active has taken a 25-year lease on 47,000sq ft health and fitness development in
The Fitness Industry Suppliers Association (FISA) has commissioned Leisure-net Solutions to conduct a study into
11626 - 11640 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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
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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