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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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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
Journalist Peta Bee was awarded Nutrition Fitness Professional of the Year for her role in
Sports and leisure consultancy, PMP, has been appointed to investigate the future provision of leisure
Independent Ipswich operator, Gym & Trim, has expanded following the acquisition of a former HiLife
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
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
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
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
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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
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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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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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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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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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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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

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
Journalist Peta Bee was awarded Nutrition Fitness Professional of the Year for her role in
Sports and leisure consultancy, PMP, has been appointed to investigate the future provision of leisure
Independent Ipswich operator, Gym & Trim, has expanded following the acquisition of a former HiLife
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
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
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
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
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
11671 - 11685 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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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