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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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The independent UK private equity firm, Sovereign Capital, has acquired DC Leisure Management in a
Middlesbrough Council’s sport and leisure department has launched a weight management programme in conjunction with
The health club at the De Vere hotel, Dunston Hall, Norwich, is undergoing a £250,000
The Queen Alexandra College for the Visually Impaired has taken on a range of new
Liverpool City Council is trialing free family fitness sessions as part of a campaign to
Fayetteville Athletic Club in Arkansas, USA is running a programme targeting adolescent girls. The programme
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
Personal training, fitness assessments, strength training and stretching exercises remain the most popular fitness programmes
Global Fitness Holdings, the company from Royce Pulliam which has the exclusive development rights for
The Peninsula Palace Hotel in Beijing, one of the most famous hotels in China, has
Next month sees the completion of a £1.2m project to increase membership at The Sports
Energy Level, a new 40-station gym, has opened at Ash Manor Sports Centre. Jointly funded
Training company, fitness fx, which provides pre-choreographed studio programmes, has received Endorsed Training status for
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened the new Uttlesford leisure facilities – the
This month will see the opening of Life@Whitehouse, a new health and fitness club in
As the focus on children’s fitness increases, group exercise training company fitness fx, has teamed
Leisure Connection has opened a further two Harpers Fitness clubs – at Perdiswell Leisure Centre
Fitness training provider, First 4 Fitness has opened a new training centre in Gateshead, Tyne
Greens Health and Fitness club in Chingford held an open weekend in a bid to
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) has re-invented its Banana Fitness brand and gone back to
LivingWell has launched a new holistic therapy using hot and cold volcanic stones. The Sensory
Vanguard Council members are receiving visits from their local MPs, as part of the Fitness
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has written to Tony Blair asking for support of its
Personal fitness is a major concern for most people, says a study by the JPMorgan
Gedling Borough Council plans to open a children’s gym at the Carlton Forum Leisure Centre,
Marriott Hotels has fully refurbished the health club at its five star Marriott Hanbury Manor
David Hill has been appointed chief operating officer and member of the European Board of
Leisure-net Solutions together with Leisurejobs.com, Bodylife and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), are undertaking
Peter Croft has joined Fitlinxx as sales director for Europe from his previous roles as
With just four months to go until the third SIBEC Asia, Pelican Events – organiser
Active leisure and learning sector, SkillsActive, has received its full licence from Secretary of State
Sports and leisure specialist management consultancy, PMP, has been commissioned by David Lloyd Leisure to
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has made its presence felt at three party political conferences.
Following a period of intense expansion, Sona Positive Health, the UK provider of wellbeing facilities
The introduction of US style tax breaks in the UK could provide a welcome boost
Neil Gillis, the recently appointed chief executive of Esporta, believes great customer service is what
Government ministers headed for the gym yesterday to launch the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI). Home
Horizons Health and Leisure is in the advanced stages of acquiring a health club and
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) is taking steps to encourage its Muslim members to continue exercising during
Intelligent Fitness has become the most recent training provider to have its training endorsed by
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Martin Pazzani as chief marketing officer. He will be responsible
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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
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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
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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
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Opinion
The industry is missing a trick in failing to engage with people who are new to exercise. We’re lacking when it comes to onboarding
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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: 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: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
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Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

The independent UK private equity firm, Sovereign Capital, has acquired DC Leisure Management in a
Middlesbrough Council’s sport and leisure department has launched a weight management programme in conjunction with
The health club at the De Vere hotel, Dunston Hall, Norwich, is undergoing a £250,000
The Queen Alexandra College for the Visually Impaired has taken on a range of new
Liverpool City Council is trialing free family fitness sessions as part of a campaign to
Fayetteville Athletic Club in Arkansas, USA is running a programme targeting adolescent girls. The programme
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
Personal training, fitness assessments, strength training and stretching exercises remain the most popular fitness programmes
Global Fitness Holdings, the company from Royce Pulliam which has the exclusive development rights for
The Peninsula Palace Hotel in Beijing, one of the most famous hotels in China, has
Next month sees the completion of a £1.2m project to increase membership at The Sports
Energy Level, a new 40-station gym, has opened at Ash Manor Sports Centre. Jointly funded
Training company, fitness fx, which provides pre-choreographed studio programmes, has received Endorsed Training status for
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened the new Uttlesford leisure facilities – the
This month will see the opening of Life@Whitehouse, a new health and fitness club in
As the focus on children’s fitness increases, group exercise training company fitness fx, has teamed
Leisure Connection has opened a further two Harpers Fitness clubs – at Perdiswell Leisure Centre
Fitness training provider, First 4 Fitness has opened a new training centre in Gateshead, Tyne
Greens Health and Fitness club in Chingford held an open weekend in a bid to
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) has re-invented its Banana Fitness brand and gone back to
LivingWell has launched a new holistic therapy using hot and cold volcanic stones. The Sensory
Vanguard Council members are receiving visits from their local MPs, as part of the Fitness
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has written to Tony Blair asking for support of its
Personal fitness is a major concern for most people, says a study by the JPMorgan
Gedling Borough Council plans to open a children’s gym at the Carlton Forum Leisure Centre,
Marriott Hotels has fully refurbished the health club at its five star Marriott Hanbury Manor
David Hill has been appointed chief operating officer and member of the European Board of
Leisure-net Solutions together with Leisurejobs.com, Bodylife and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), are undertaking
Peter Croft has joined Fitlinxx as sales director for Europe from his previous roles as
With just four months to go until the third SIBEC Asia, Pelican Events – organiser
Active leisure and learning sector, SkillsActive, has received its full licence from Secretary of State
Sports and leisure specialist management consultancy, PMP, has been commissioned by David Lloyd Leisure to
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has made its presence felt at three party political conferences.
Following a period of intense expansion, Sona Positive Health, the UK provider of wellbeing facilities
The introduction of US style tax breaks in the UK could provide a welcome boost
Neil Gillis, the recently appointed chief executive of Esporta, believes great customer service is what
Government ministers headed for the gym yesterday to launch the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI). Home
Horizons Health and Leisure is in the advanced stages of acquiring a health club and
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) is taking steps to encourage its Muslim members to continue exercising during
Intelligent Fitness has become the most recent training provider to have its training endorsed by
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Martin Pazzani as chief marketing officer. He will be responsible
11656 - 11670 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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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: 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: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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