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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

gyms news

London-based independently owned health club chain Soho Gyms has reopened its new-look Covent Garden club
Privately-owned health club group Kiss Gyms has appointed consultants Sports Solutions to identify and acquire
Health suites at the Plas Madoc and Waterworld Leisure and Activity Centres in Wrexham, North
Jubilee Hall Trust's partnership project with Queens Crescent Community Centre to deliver five free exercise
Durham County Council (DCC) has announced that Chilton's new community gym is to open on
Mirroring the growth of the low-cost sector in the UK, Indian operator Talwalkars Better Value
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
One leading South Yorkshire-based leisure trust is facing these challenging economic times head-on with a
Kiss Gyms, a new privately-owned health club concept led by chief executive officer Rupert McKenzie-Hill,
Innovations 4 Leisure has launched a new ion sports watch. Originally a celebrity craze, the
Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has announced the opening of a new Hotel Missoni in Kuwait
SportsFit Health Club, the UAE's first specialist fitness facility with an on-site sports rehab clinic,
SportsFit Health Club, the UAE's first specialist fitness facility with an on-site sports rehab clinic,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Up to 95 per cent of people in the UK now recognise that exercise is
A New Year fitness campaign has been launched encouraging over 60s in Sheffield to become
Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk has completed the upgrading of two of
Portugal-based women-only fitness chain Vivafit has signed a franchising deal with entrepreneur Cecile Jamoulle-Ogren which
Gyms using D2F’s online Incentives scheme can now sell products on the site as well.
Suffolk-based Abbeycroft Leisure has become the latest UK-based leisure trust to announce that it will
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Members of the Sports and Recreation Trust Association (sporta) are finalising plans to create a
sporta members are working together to create a national chain of leisure centres and fitness
The Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) - a council-owned facility in Thomastown, Victoria, Australia
Fresh Fitness has opened its first two clubs in Denmark, located in Copenhagen. The budget
A new service that allows users to visit a number of gyms around the Greater
The énergie Group has completed the rebranding of all nine former Jackie Skelly gyms in
Exercise professionals might find it interesting that working out before you eat really does make
German company Freecross has introduced exercise equipment which combines a traditional cross trainer with wheels.
Health clubs with a swimming pool have a new activity to consider offering their members
A third of Britons are shunning health clubs because of the financial cost, a survey
A new youth gym has been officially unveiled at Bilston Leisure Centre, Wolverhampton - one
Crazy Catch is the latest product to join SHOKK's X-ertain equipment range. The innovative rebound
The owners of the truGym budget health club in Maidstone, Kent, are looking to open
Leisure provider Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
There are a number of health and physiological benefits derived from skipping and these include
Vivafit, the largest chain of gyms in Portugal, has signed a contract to open a
Leisure trust Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
Not-for-profit leisure trust Tone (formerly known as Tone Leisure), has announced the conclusion of a
University of Edinburgh has launched its new £4.8m, three-storey gym extension which will provide around
A new £75,000 outdoor gym facility has been installed by Southwark Council on the site
Budget health club operator Pure Gym will open four new sites in South London (Kennington),
US-based fitness equipment supplier Cybex has partnered with Colarossi Consulting and Management and Fabiano Designs
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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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
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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
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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
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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.
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
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Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
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Cryotherapy
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
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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

gyms news

London-based independently owned health club chain Soho Gyms has reopened its new-look Covent Garden club
Privately-owned health club group Kiss Gyms has appointed consultants Sports Solutions to identify and acquire
Health suites at the Plas Madoc and Waterworld Leisure and Activity Centres in Wrexham, North
Jubilee Hall Trust's partnership project with Queens Crescent Community Centre to deliver five free exercise
Durham County Council (DCC) has announced that Chilton's new community gym is to open on
Mirroring the growth of the low-cost sector in the UK, Indian operator Talwalkars Better Value
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
One leading South Yorkshire-based leisure trust is facing these challenging economic times head-on with a
Kiss Gyms, a new privately-owned health club concept led by chief executive officer Rupert McKenzie-Hill,
Innovations 4 Leisure has launched a new ion sports watch. Originally a celebrity craze, the
Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has announced the opening of a new Hotel Missoni in Kuwait
SportsFit Health Club, the UAE's first specialist fitness facility with an on-site sports rehab clinic,
SportsFit Health Club, the UAE's first specialist fitness facility with an on-site sports rehab clinic,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Up to 95 per cent of people in the UK now recognise that exercise is
A New Year fitness campaign has been launched encouraging over 60s in Sheffield to become
Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk has completed the upgrading of two of
Portugal-based women-only fitness chain Vivafit has signed a franchising deal with entrepreneur Cecile Jamoulle-Ogren which
Gyms using D2F’s online Incentives scheme can now sell products on the site as well.
Suffolk-based Abbeycroft Leisure has become the latest UK-based leisure trust to announce that it will
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Members of the Sports and Recreation Trust Association (sporta) are finalising plans to create a
sporta members are working together to create a national chain of leisure centres and fitness
The Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) - a council-owned facility in Thomastown, Victoria, Australia
Fresh Fitness has opened its first two clubs in Denmark, located in Copenhagen. The budget
A new service that allows users to visit a number of gyms around the Greater
The énergie Group has completed the rebranding of all nine former Jackie Skelly gyms in
Exercise professionals might find it interesting that working out before you eat really does make
German company Freecross has introduced exercise equipment which combines a traditional cross trainer with wheels.
Health clubs with a swimming pool have a new activity to consider offering their members
A third of Britons are shunning health clubs because of the financial cost, a survey
A new youth gym has been officially unveiled at Bilston Leisure Centre, Wolverhampton - one
Crazy Catch is the latest product to join SHOKK's X-ertain equipment range. The innovative rebound
The owners of the truGym budget health club in Maidstone, Kent, are looking to open
Leisure provider Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
There are a number of health and physiological benefits derived from skipping and these include
Vivafit, the largest chain of gyms in Portugal, has signed a contract to open a
Leisure trust Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
Not-for-profit leisure trust Tone (formerly known as Tone Leisure), has announced the conclusion of a
University of Edinburgh has launched its new £4.8m, three-storey gym extension which will provide around
A new £75,000 outdoor gym facility has been installed by Southwark Council on the site
Budget health club operator Pure Gym will open four new sites in South London (Kennington),
US-based fitness equipment supplier Cybex has partnered with Colarossi Consulting and Management and Fabiano Designs
1601 - 1625 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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