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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID-19 news

The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
As the world steers itself through the new COVID-19 landscape, people are placing a much
The Gym Group aims to raise £31m from investors to fund 40 new sites around
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Glofox will begin offering health clubs, gyms and fitness studios instant access to financing, following
Eco-hotel and beachfront spa resort Carbis Bay Estate and Hotel in Cornwall, UK, will host
Little Island, an urban park built on stilts on the Hudson River in New York
US-based halotherapy equipment supplier Halotherapy Solutions has introduced a new HaloIR ADA (American Disabilities Act)
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
Throughout the pandemic, the International Spa Association (ISPA) has championed the strength of the spa
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A coalition of global organisations and business leaders from BP, BHP, Clifford Chance, Deloitte, HSBC,
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act,
The Gym Group has outperformed all of its own expectations in the six weeks of
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Women in Leadership Initiative, is spearheading a survey of women
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Waxworks of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at London's Madame Tussauds have been relocated
Lisa Starr, principal of Wynne Business and 35-year spa and wellness industry veteran, has launched
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
Visitors to St Albans Cathedral in the UK will be able to spot a very
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
Italian destination spa Preidlhof in South Tyrol is welcoming back guests with new retreats, signature
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
The Spa Life UK Convention 2021 promises to be a celebration of excellence and innovation,
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing mass-participation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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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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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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Life lessons
Don’t think too much about positioning yourself for future roles. If you deliver with passion, great things will come your way
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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Everyone's talking about
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
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Research
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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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
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
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Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
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Snowroom
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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
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Property & Tenders
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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
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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COVID-19 news

The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
As the world steers itself through the new COVID-19 landscape, people are placing a much
The Gym Group aims to raise £31m from investors to fund 40 new sites around
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Glofox will begin offering health clubs, gyms and fitness studios instant access to financing, following
Eco-hotel and beachfront spa resort Carbis Bay Estate and Hotel in Cornwall, UK, will host
Little Island, an urban park built on stilts on the Hudson River in New York
US-based halotherapy equipment supplier Halotherapy Solutions has introduced a new HaloIR ADA (American Disabilities Act)
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
Throughout the pandemic, the International Spa Association (ISPA) has championed the strength of the spa
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A coalition of global organisations and business leaders from BP, BHP, Clifford Chance, Deloitte, HSBC,
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act,
The Gym Group has outperformed all of its own expectations in the six weeks of
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Women in Leadership Initiative, is spearheading a survey of women
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Waxworks of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at London's Madame Tussauds have been relocated
Lisa Starr, principal of Wynne Business and 35-year spa and wellness industry veteran, has launched
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
Visitors to St Albans Cathedral in the UK will be able to spot a very
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
Italian destination spa Preidlhof in South Tyrol is welcoming back guests with new retreats, signature
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
The Spa Life UK Convention 2021 promises to be a celebration of excellence and innovation,
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing mass-participation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
156 - 180 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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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