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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

health news

Greenwich Council is opening the Eltham Centre in Greenwich, London, this autumn to provide a
Carrickfergus Borough Council in Northern Ireland is undertaking a multi-million pound refurbishment of its local
A new awards scheme has been launched in the UK to recognise and celebrate exceptional
The nation’s blood pressure is rising, causing new health concerns that our industry must help
Marriott Hotels is set to spend £120m on upgrading 38 of its four and five-star
The Office of National Statistics has released data showing that bar staff and publicans are
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
West Lothian Leisure has invested in vibration fitness equipment following feedback from its members. The
Bell Leisure Investments, the holding company of health club chain Esporta, has been put into
One man was killed and police believe another two missing people have also died in
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work was declared on 6 April
Peterborough City Council and the Peterborough Primary Care Trust have appointed a new ‘exercise champion’
The Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri in Bali, Indonesia, has unveiled a new addition
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Electrical Safety Office of Queensland (a division of Work Place Health & Safety) has
Scott Day – founder and chair of medi-spa consultancy MedSurge Advances – has announced plans
Spa Gregorie’s day spa in Newport Beach, California, US, has added nutritionist Bari Elise Rooney
It can’t simply be a product of the awful weather that current TV schedules are
New culture secretary James Purnell has confirmed the allocation of £1m of funding to support
People working in the fitness and sports sector are among the most satisfied with their
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
A course combing both Western and Eastern approaches to nutrition is to launch at the
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is to invest in more health and fitness
Next Generation, the health club chain, has appointed a new group health and fitness manager.
Health and fitness operators could be losing out on millions of pounds worth of revenue,
Fife Council is to invest £50m in health and fitness facilities as it moves its
Training provider Lifetime is enjoying unprecedented growth as demand for health and fitness courses increases.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago, US, is to include a spa called
The Cybele Forest Lodge and Health Spa in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa has
At the beginning of this year we had predictions that this summer was set to
A former professional footballer has been appointed to run theclub, at Cadbury House Hotel &
The Club Company is investing £4.7m in its Seedy Mill Golf Club in Lichfield, Staffordshire,
August brings, every year, that major industry opportunity and responsibility - long children’s holidays! The
Among the forthcoming attractions - from your ISPAL - we highlight the following: ISPAL &
JJB Sports’ chief executive Tom Knight has retired from the health club operator and sporting
India now has its first internationally recognised fitness qualifications in place, reflecting the phenomenal growth
Holmes Place International has announced plans to aggressively grow its Holmes Place Lifestyle and Fitness
The 2007 New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey shows that, with over 400 fitness facilities and
A new boutique-style fitness venue has been launched in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The 270sq
Rochdale Council (RMBC) is set to invest £31m in the area’s leisure facilities, which will
Somerset-based trust Avalon Leisure, which operates leisure facilities on behalf of Mendip District Council and
A new spa resort in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, is to open in
The second phase of renovation work at the Hyatt Regency Monterey resort in California, US,
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
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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 magazine
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
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Letters
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
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Spa software
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Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
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Cryotherapy
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Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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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
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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

health news

Greenwich Council is opening the Eltham Centre in Greenwich, London, this autumn to provide a
Carrickfergus Borough Council in Northern Ireland is undertaking a multi-million pound refurbishment of its local
A new awards scheme has been launched in the UK to recognise and celebrate exceptional
The nation’s blood pressure is rising, causing new health concerns that our industry must help
Marriott Hotels is set to spend £120m on upgrading 38 of its four and five-star
The Office of National Statistics has released data showing that bar staff and publicans are
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
West Lothian Leisure has invested in vibration fitness equipment following feedback from its members. The
Bell Leisure Investments, the holding company of health club chain Esporta, has been put into
One man was killed and police believe another two missing people have also died in
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work was declared on 6 April
Peterborough City Council and the Peterborough Primary Care Trust have appointed a new ‘exercise champion’
The Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri in Bali, Indonesia, has unveiled a new addition
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Electrical Safety Office of Queensland (a division of Work Place Health & Safety) has
Scott Day – founder and chair of medi-spa consultancy MedSurge Advances – has announced plans
Spa Gregorie’s day spa in Newport Beach, California, US, has added nutritionist Bari Elise Rooney
It can’t simply be a product of the awful weather that current TV schedules are
New culture secretary James Purnell has confirmed the allocation of £1m of funding to support
People working in the fitness and sports sector are among the most satisfied with their
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
A course combing both Western and Eastern approaches to nutrition is to launch at the
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is to invest in more health and fitness
Next Generation, the health club chain, has appointed a new group health and fitness manager.
Health and fitness operators could be losing out on millions of pounds worth of revenue,
Fife Council is to invest £50m in health and fitness facilities as it moves its
Training provider Lifetime is enjoying unprecedented growth as demand for health and fitness courses increases.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago, US, is to include a spa called
The Cybele Forest Lodge and Health Spa in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa has
At the beginning of this year we had predictions that this summer was set to
A former professional footballer has been appointed to run theclub, at Cadbury House Hotel &
The Club Company is investing £4.7m in its Seedy Mill Golf Club in Lichfield, Staffordshire,
August brings, every year, that major industry opportunity and responsibility - long children’s holidays! The
Among the forthcoming attractions - from your ISPAL - we highlight the following: ISPAL &
JJB Sports’ chief executive Tom Knight has retired from the health club operator and sporting
India now has its first internationally recognised fitness qualifications in place, reflecting the phenomenal growth
Holmes Place International has announced plans to aggressively grow its Holmes Place Lifestyle and Fitness
The 2007 New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey shows that, with over 400 fitness facilities and
A new boutique-style fitness venue has been launched in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The 270sq
Rochdale Council (RMBC) is set to invest £31m in the area’s leisure facilities, which will
Somerset-based trust Avalon Leisure, which operates leisure facilities on behalf of Mendip District Council and
A new spa resort in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, is to open in
The second phase of renovation work at the Hyatt Regency Monterey resort in California, US,
12281 - 12300 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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