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fitness news

Five lakes Resort in Essex has completed a new 80-bedroom development as part of an
Fitness industry veteran, Ray Wilson, has revealed plans to break into the mass deconditioned market
Virgin Active is to incorporate metabolism measurement into its member fitness programmes to offer a
Bally Total Fitness is to continue focusing on generating fee cash flow, increasing new memberships
All fitness professionals employed by Bromley’s new leisure trust are now on the Register of
Precor announced at IHRSA recently that its new wireless club management system is due to
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
This month sees the opening of the first small-town concept club from Bannatyne Fitness. Located
Hilton International has opened the £30m Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. The four-star deluxe property has 254
Kent-based special needs charity, Signalong, has released its latest manual of signing. At the Leisure
Abbey Stadium in Redditch, Worcestershire, is awaiting outline planning permission for a £50m redevelopment scheme
Boutique hotel chain, Malmaison, has acquired its first property in Ireland – the McCausland Hotel
Neil Gillis, chief executive of health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has called on the
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
An £8m flagship sports and leisure complex will open in Thornton Heath, south London next
Esporta has achieved 100 per cent registration of all fitness staff. New employees not on
Pelican Events, the organiser of Sibec Asia, has revealed that the annual Asian Pacific Forum
This free newsletter will be sent to you every two months, compliments of Pelican Events
Italian fitness company, Panatta Sport, has launched a new web site. The group's existing web
Corporate health and fitness provider, Bladerunner, has struck an alliance with occupational health specialist Heales,
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
British employers are not doing enough to tackle the effects of poor health, diet and
Following a nationwide study into exercise and weight loss, LA Fitness is to launch an
Macdonald Hotels has announced it is to invest more than £8m at its Preston property,
The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is to open its 80,000sq ft Plateau concept this month
One of Scandinavia’s leading health club chain, SATS, which acquired Finnish market leader Club Wellness
Health club management company, Fitness Express, has been bought back by its original founders for
According to a recent survey by consumer analyst, Mintel, spending on health and fitness clubs
Fitness club chain, Next Generation (NG), could be about to sell its shares on the
Michael Metcalf will be joining Fitness First as chief executive designate this month. The former
The number of visitors to the REPs website continues to grow with over 25,000 ‘unique’
On-line hotel reservations network, WorldRes, has signed an agreement with luxury hotel chain, Groupe Lucien
Body Experience, a new boutique day spa in Richmond, will open to the public on
In line with its plans to develop a further eight health clubs in Asia this
World Cup rugby star, Martin Johnson, has launched the new StairMaster ClubStride 5100. At a
A spa and wellbeing membership programme has been set up, to offer people interested in
Developers at an old farm complex in Stratford-upon-Avon have taken their first steps to turn
Bannatyne Fitness has revealed an £18m expansion programme that will add eight new clubs to
More than 200 new jobs will be created when the 14-storey Radisson Edwardian hotel opens
Voting has begun for the second annual British Supplement Awards (BSA). Supported by a range
Karen Smith has recently joined the FitNation team as a network director. With extensive experience
Fitness FX has announced the appointment of a regional network of trainers for the UK.
Aspria is currently looking for team members for its second, 25m euro health and fitness
12,300
HCM promotional features
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No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Life lessons
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
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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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

fitness news

Five lakes Resort in Essex has completed a new 80-bedroom development as part of an
Fitness industry veteran, Ray Wilson, has revealed plans to break into the mass deconditioned market
Virgin Active is to incorporate metabolism measurement into its member fitness programmes to offer a
Bally Total Fitness is to continue focusing on generating fee cash flow, increasing new memberships
All fitness professionals employed by Bromley’s new leisure trust are now on the Register of
Precor announced at IHRSA recently that its new wireless club management system is due to
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
This month sees the opening of the first small-town concept club from Bannatyne Fitness. Located
Hilton International has opened the £30m Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. The four-star deluxe property has 254
Kent-based special needs charity, Signalong, has released its latest manual of signing. At the Leisure
Abbey Stadium in Redditch, Worcestershire, is awaiting outline planning permission for a £50m redevelopment scheme
Boutique hotel chain, Malmaison, has acquired its first property in Ireland – the McCausland Hotel
Neil Gillis, chief executive of health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has called on the
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
An £8m flagship sports and leisure complex will open in Thornton Heath, south London next
Esporta has achieved 100 per cent registration of all fitness staff. New employees not on
Pelican Events, the organiser of Sibec Asia, has revealed that the annual Asian Pacific Forum
This free newsletter will be sent to you every two months, compliments of Pelican Events
Italian fitness company, Panatta Sport, has launched a new web site. The group's existing web
Corporate health and fitness provider, Bladerunner, has struck an alliance with occupational health specialist Heales,
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
British employers are not doing enough to tackle the effects of poor health, diet and
Following a nationwide study into exercise and weight loss, LA Fitness is to launch an
Macdonald Hotels has announced it is to invest more than £8m at its Preston property,
The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is to open its 80,000sq ft Plateau concept this month
One of Scandinavia’s leading health club chain, SATS, which acquired Finnish market leader Club Wellness
Health club management company, Fitness Express, has been bought back by its original founders for
According to a recent survey by consumer analyst, Mintel, spending on health and fitness clubs
Fitness club chain, Next Generation (NG), could be about to sell its shares on the
Michael Metcalf will be joining Fitness First as chief executive designate this month. The former
The number of visitors to the REPs website continues to grow with over 25,000 ‘unique’
On-line hotel reservations network, WorldRes, has signed an agreement with luxury hotel chain, Groupe Lucien
Body Experience, a new boutique day spa in Richmond, will open to the public on
In line with its plans to develop a further eight health clubs in Asia this
World Cup rugby star, Martin Johnson, has launched the new StairMaster ClubStride 5100. At a
A spa and wellbeing membership programme has been set up, to offer people interested in
Developers at an old farm complex in Stratford-upon-Avon have taken their first steps to turn
Bannatyne Fitness has revealed an £18m expansion programme that will add eight new clubs to
More than 200 new jobs will be created when the 14-storey Radisson Edwardian hotel opens
Voting has begun for the second annual British Supplement Awards (BSA). Supported by a range
Karen Smith has recently joined the FitNation team as a network director. With extensive experience
Fitness FX has announced the appointment of a regional network of trainers for the UK.
Aspria is currently looking for team members for its second, 25m euro health and fitness
13401 - 12300 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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