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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

fitness news

Evian White Flags, which recognise standards of excellence in health and leisure sites, have been
The department of culture, media and sport (DCMS) has announced details of 45 projects which
A new survey commissioned by the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) has shown that a
A new Indian spa resort set to open at the beginning of next year will
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has chosen Virgin Active to manage its new health and
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced the appointment of Innes Kerr as member services
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Nigel Wallace has resigned as executive director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA). He is
London based gym chain Soho Gyms has signed its entire fitness staff to the Register
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has been making headlines in the national newspapers and
CV fitness products group Star Trac has aquired Flex Fitness Inc., the California-based strength equipment
Swissôtel The Howard in London has been sold for £75m to Jersey-based company Samosir. Jones
An exclusive gym is part of the newly completed refurbishment of The Radisson Edwardian Mayfair
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Nigel Wallace has resigned as executive director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA). His departure
The £6.1m multi-use Phoenix Centre was officially opened on 10 November at Wallington, Surrey. Integrating
The new, £8m Wildmoor Spa and Health Club in Warwickshire will open in July 2005.
The £7m Falls Leisure Centre in Belfast is due to open in late January 2005.
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts (PPH&R) group is to open a £21.5m ($23m, €30m) boutique-style
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising fitness levels
Billing Aquadrome holiday park in Northampton has received planning permission for its £10m forecourt redevelopment
Rezidor SAS Hospitality is set to open a further nine Regent hotel properties by 2007,
Style Fitness, one of the largest fitness retailers in the UK, is to become Johnson
Attracting a lot of interest at Leisure Industry Week recently was Dri-Dek, an interlocking, self-draining
Initially released in America, Matrix’s unique new X-Bike is now available in the UK. This
The Coconut Bay Resort & Spa on the island of St Lucia in the West
Attracting a lot of interest at Leisure Industry Week recently was Dri-Dek®, an interlocking, self-draining
Attracting a lot of interest at Leisure Industry Week recently was Dri-Dek, an interlocking, self-draining
Marston Hotels has opened a new spa and leisure club as part of a £3.5m
The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) has appointed Ken Phillips as its new
Thousands of keep-fit instructors and enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in a UK-wide
Pulse Fitness has reported a particularly successful month in Ireland. The company has secured a
New research by Cornell University has shown that visiting a destination spa leaves visitors feeling
Peppers Hotel du Vin in Auckland, New Zealand, will be opening its new spa development
Hotel and resort operator Hilton International has said that the success of its Hilton Odawara
Urban gym and spa concept, Destination Health and Fitness, is seeking expansion opportunities following its
Minister for sport Richard Caborn will visit the Central YMCA health and fitness club this
Leisure Connection is rolling out the FIA’s Adopt a School with Norwich Union initiative at
The Malmaison boutique hotel group will open their eighth hotel site on Belfast’s Victoria Street
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) last night unveiled the winners of its Commit to Get
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

fitness news

Evian White Flags, which recognise standards of excellence in health and leisure sites, have been
The department of culture, media and sport (DCMS) has announced details of 45 projects which
A new survey commissioned by the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) has shown that a
A new Indian spa resort set to open at the beginning of next year will
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has chosen Virgin Active to manage its new health and
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced the appointment of Innes Kerr as member services
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Nigel Wallace has resigned as executive director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA). He is
London based gym chain Soho Gyms has signed its entire fitness staff to the Register
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has been making headlines in the national newspapers and
CV fitness products group Star Trac has aquired Flex Fitness Inc., the California-based strength equipment
Swissôtel The Howard in London has been sold for £75m to Jersey-based company Samosir. Jones
An exclusive gym is part of the newly completed refurbishment of The Radisson Edwardian Mayfair
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Nigel Wallace has resigned as executive director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA). His departure
The £6.1m multi-use Phoenix Centre was officially opened on 10 November at Wallington, Surrey. Integrating
The new, £8m Wildmoor Spa and Health Club in Warwickshire will open in July 2005.
The £7m Falls Leisure Centre in Belfast is due to open in late January 2005.
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts (PPH&R) group is to open a £21.5m ($23m, €30m) boutique-style
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched a new campaign aimed at raising fitness levels
Billing Aquadrome holiday park in Northampton has received planning permission for its £10m forecourt redevelopment
Rezidor SAS Hospitality is set to open a further nine Regent hotel properties by 2007,
Style Fitness, one of the largest fitness retailers in the UK, is to become Johnson
Attracting a lot of interest at Leisure Industry Week recently was Dri-Dek, an interlocking, self-draining
Initially released in America, Matrix’s unique new X-Bike is now available in the UK. This
The Coconut Bay Resort & Spa on the island of St Lucia in the West
Attracting a lot of interest at Leisure Industry Week recently was Dri-Dek®, an interlocking, self-draining
Attracting a lot of interest at Leisure Industry Week recently was Dri-Dek, an interlocking, self-draining
Marston Hotels has opened a new spa and leisure club as part of a £3.5m
The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) has appointed Ken Phillips as its new
Thousands of keep-fit instructors and enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in a UK-wide
Pulse Fitness has reported a particularly successful month in Ireland. The company has secured a
New research by Cornell University has shown that visiting a destination spa leaves visitors feeling
Peppers Hotel du Vin in Auckland, New Zealand, will be opening its new spa development
Hotel and resort operator Hilton International has said that the success of its Hilton Odawara
Urban gym and spa concept, Destination Health and Fitness, is seeking expansion opportunities following its
Minister for sport Richard Caborn will visit the Central YMCA health and fitness club this
Leisure Connection is rolling out the FIA’s Adopt a School with Norwich Union initiative at
The Malmaison boutique hotel group will open their eighth hotel site on Belfast’s Victoria Street
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) last night unveiled the winners of its Commit to Get
13051 - 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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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