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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Research news

The agenda for the 2018 Arabian Travel Market’s Spa and Wellness Symposium is set, and
UK residents and tourists are fortunate to be able to visit the nation’s top museums
The rapid growth of the UK's boutique fitness sector is being driven by strong demand
In an effort to improve its green standing, London’s Natural History Museum (NHM) has announced
Improvements in the ability to sustain attention, developed through intensive meditation training, are maintained up
The new home for Brazil’s 50-year-old Museum of Image and Sound (MIS) is entering the
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
The first renderings have been released showing what the Madison Square Garden Company’s (MSG) striking
Indoor cycling specialist Wattbike has restructured its senior management team in order to "drive a
Watching twenty minutes of live music is better for wellbeing than 20 minutes of yoga,
Italian architect Stefano Boeri, best-known for his ‘Vertical Forest’ tree-lined towers, is launching a division
The Global Wellness Summit has announced the theme of its 2018 conference: “Shaping the Business
A study has found that introducing golf to those who are not meeting the recommended
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible,
Four Seasons has announced plans for the development of Caye Chapel, a private island in
Architect Steven Holl has blamed “a crisis of ignorance in high places” for a lack
The International SPA Association (ISPA) is thrilled to welcome Sally Hogshead and Daymond John to
The results of a new study suggest that counting calories might not be the best
Vertical cardio climbing machine Versaclimber has undergone a makeover, moving from its original up-down climbing
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Following a recent entry fee hike for New York’s Met museum, it has been suggested
Following the launch of Alton Towers' new Wicker Man ride last week, Bradley Wynne, the
Sport England has earmarked £1.5m to extend the Get Set To Go scheme, which encourages
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
As wellness tourism continues to grow, Australia’s destination spa Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has plans to
Leading neuroscientist and TEDx speaker, Dr Claudia Aguirre, has been named as the newest addition
A new census looking at environmental sustainability for cultural leaders, has found that nearly all
A University of Tokyo laboratory has released a video showing projection mapping trained on a
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
A new research and educational initiative aims to help fitness operators improve the customer experience
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
International architecture studio GroupGSA's have designed a mixed-use commercial, residential and leisure building in the
A museum designed as a ”timeless treasure chest” showcasing Israel’s natural history is ready to
The executive director of the Arkansas Arts Center (AAC), situated in Little Rock’s historic MacArthur
A planning application has been submitted for a classic car museum in Oxfordshire, UK, with
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
Researchers at Brigham Young University in the US, have developed a method of creating 3D
Destination spa Lefay has announced plans for a second location, Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti,
Munich-based fitness software supplier eGym has developed an intelligent training programme targeted at type 2
After an estimated €70m (US$83m, £62m) renovation, the Parklane resort – previously the Le Meridien
Japanese architecture giants Nikken Sekkei have partnered with construction firm Sumitomo Forest to create the
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
12,300
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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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
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
Insight
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
Specifier
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
Recovery
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
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
HCM magazine
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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

Research news

The agenda for the 2018 Arabian Travel Market’s Spa and Wellness Symposium is set, and
UK residents and tourists are fortunate to be able to visit the nation’s top museums
The rapid growth of the UK's boutique fitness sector is being driven by strong demand
In an effort to improve its green standing, London’s Natural History Museum (NHM) has announced
Improvements in the ability to sustain attention, developed through intensive meditation training, are maintained up
The new home for Brazil’s 50-year-old Museum of Image and Sound (MIS) is entering the
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
The first renderings have been released showing what the Madison Square Garden Company’s (MSG) striking
Indoor cycling specialist Wattbike has restructured its senior management team in order to "drive a
Watching twenty minutes of live music is better for wellbeing than 20 minutes of yoga,
Italian architect Stefano Boeri, best-known for his ‘Vertical Forest’ tree-lined towers, is launching a division
The Global Wellness Summit has announced the theme of its 2018 conference: “Shaping the Business
A study has found that introducing golf to those who are not meeting the recommended
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has developed a highly flexible,
Four Seasons has announced plans for the development of Caye Chapel, a private island in
Architect Steven Holl has blamed “a crisis of ignorance in high places” for a lack
The International SPA Association (ISPA) is thrilled to welcome Sally Hogshead and Daymond John to
The results of a new study suggest that counting calories might not be the best
Vertical cardio climbing machine Versaclimber has undergone a makeover, moving from its original up-down climbing
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Following a recent entry fee hike for New York’s Met museum, it has been suggested
Following the launch of Alton Towers' new Wicker Man ride last week, Bradley Wynne, the
Sport England has earmarked £1.5m to extend the Get Set To Go scheme, which encourages
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
As wellness tourism continues to grow, Australia’s destination spa Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has plans to
Leading neuroscientist and TEDx speaker, Dr Claudia Aguirre, has been named as the newest addition
A new census looking at environmental sustainability for cultural leaders, has found that nearly all
A University of Tokyo laboratory has released a video showing projection mapping trained on a
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
A new research and educational initiative aims to help fitness operators improve the customer experience
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
International architecture studio GroupGSA's have designed a mixed-use commercial, residential and leisure building in the
A museum designed as a ”timeless treasure chest” showcasing Israel’s natural history is ready to
The executive director of the Arkansas Arts Center (AAC), situated in Little Rock’s historic MacArthur
A planning application has been submitted for a classic car museum in Oxfordshire, UK, with
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
Researchers at Brigham Young University in the US, have developed a method of creating 3D
Destination spa Lefay has announced plans for a second location, Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti,
Munich-based fitness software supplier eGym has developed an intelligent training programme targeted at type 2
After an estimated €70m (US$83m, £62m) renovation, the Parklane resort – previously the Le Meridien
Japanese architecture giants Nikken Sekkei have partnered with construction firm Sumitomo Forest to create the
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
1206 - 1230 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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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