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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
British Military Fitness (BMF) has criticised the "unacceptable" comments made by the Daily Mail newspaper
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed Willmott Dixon Construction to design and build the new leisure
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed a contractor to design and build the new leisure centre
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed a contractor to design and build the new leisure centre
At this year's LIW Fight Fit, the UK's NO1 in Boxing for Fitness, officially releases
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Crazy Catch is the latest product to join SHOKK's X-ertain equipment range. The innovative rebound
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
Newcastle University is to invest £145,000 in upgrading its health and fitness club. As part
Sports and fitness developer, Inspirit, has been appointed exclusive UK distributor of the indoor cycle
PowerBlock is best known for its adjustable dumbbell systems, but they also have a range
Vivafit, the women-only fitness chain, has signed its first master franchise deal to expand the
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
Cardiff Council is to issue contract memberships for its leisure centres as a result of
Budget health and fitness operator Fitness4Less has bought the Fitness First gym in Newport, south
Nuyuu fitness, the gym chain launched by entrepreneur James Caan, has appointed Ric Moylan to
London 2012 organisers have confirmed that Technogym will provide and install fitness equipment at the
Jason Crow's Better Body Shop has expanded and moved to new, larger premises at Sevenoaks,
New fitness suites have opened at two Leeds Metropolitan University campuses as part of a
A Street Sports project in Newmarket is set to become a long term fixture thanks
Independent health club chain Soho Gyms has launched a new initiative which it hopes will
The North West Cancer Research Fund (NWCRF) is backing a bid to ban sunbeds in
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has negotiated a 24 per cent discount for its members
Exclusively Ladies gyms in Barnet, Tring and Henley have closed after the company went into
Chartered physiotherapist Emma Ross has run pilates classes at Southampton's Hedge End Golf Centre for
Health club operator Gymbox will open a new flagship club on the top floor of
An award winning fitness scheme is helping thousands of people in Sheffield to beat the
Low-cost health club operator Pure Gym has confirmed plans to open 24 new sites across
The Copyright Tribunal has advised Fitness Australia that it will deliver its judgement on the
Gold's Gym International last month announced the signing of a master franchise that will expand
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
The commercial gym environment is changing rapidly as technology moves apace, gyms are increasingly being
The Ben Dunne Group has expanded its health and fitness offering by opening a fourth
Women-only franchise Vivafit opened 18 new clubs in 2009 and increased its turnover by 16
The Ben Dunne Group has expanded its health and fitness offering by opening a fourth
Leisure-net Solutions' first Price and Promotions Comparison (PPC) report reveals aggressive pricing by budget clubs
Health and fitness awarding body CYQ has come to the end of its three year
New research carried out by consultants The Parthenon Group has suggested that the health and
Barcelona-based operator DiR is set to launch a new venture in smaller, lower-budget clubs. The
The skillbase of the health and fitness industry's workforce is increasingly emerging as a vital
A new clothing concept for SLM's Everyone Active gyms has been created by Taylor Made
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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
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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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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
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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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
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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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
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Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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
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
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gyms news

Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
British Military Fitness (BMF) has criticised the "unacceptable" comments made by the Daily Mail newspaper
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed Willmott Dixon Construction to design and build the new leisure
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed a contractor to design and build the new leisure centre
Rochdale Borough Council has appointed a contractor to design and build the new leisure centre
At this year's LIW Fight Fit, the UK's NO1 in Boxing for Fitness, officially releases
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Crazy Catch is the latest product to join SHOKK's X-ertain equipment range. The innovative rebound
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
Newcastle University is to invest £145,000 in upgrading its health and fitness club. As part
Sports and fitness developer, Inspirit, has been appointed exclusive UK distributor of the indoor cycle
PowerBlock is best known for its adjustable dumbbell systems, but they also have a range
Vivafit, the women-only fitness chain, has signed its first master franchise deal to expand the
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
Cardiff Council is to issue contract memberships for its leisure centres as a result of
Budget health and fitness operator Fitness4Less has bought the Fitness First gym in Newport, south
Nuyuu fitness, the gym chain launched by entrepreneur James Caan, has appointed Ric Moylan to
London 2012 organisers have confirmed that Technogym will provide and install fitness equipment at the
Jason Crow's Better Body Shop has expanded and moved to new, larger premises at Sevenoaks,
New fitness suites have opened at two Leeds Metropolitan University campuses as part of a
A Street Sports project in Newmarket is set to become a long term fixture thanks
Independent health club chain Soho Gyms has launched a new initiative which it hopes will
The North West Cancer Research Fund (NWCRF) is backing a bid to ban sunbeds in
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has negotiated a 24 per cent discount for its members
Exclusively Ladies gyms in Barnet, Tring and Henley have closed after the company went into
Chartered physiotherapist Emma Ross has run pilates classes at Southampton's Hedge End Golf Centre for
Health club operator Gymbox will open a new flagship club on the top floor of
An award winning fitness scheme is helping thousands of people in Sheffield to beat the
Low-cost health club operator Pure Gym has confirmed plans to open 24 new sites across
The Copyright Tribunal has advised Fitness Australia that it will deliver its judgement on the
Gold's Gym International last month announced the signing of a master franchise that will expand
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
The commercial gym environment is changing rapidly as technology moves apace, gyms are increasingly being
The Ben Dunne Group has expanded its health and fitness offering by opening a fourth
Women-only franchise Vivafit opened 18 new clubs in 2009 and increased its turnover by 16
The Ben Dunne Group has expanded its health and fitness offering by opening a fourth
Leisure-net Solutions' first Price and Promotions Comparison (PPC) report reveals aggressive pricing by budget clubs
Health and fitness awarding body CYQ has come to the end of its three year
New research carried out by consultants The Parthenon Group has suggested that the health and
Barcelona-based operator DiR is set to launch a new venture in smaller, lower-budget clubs. The
The skillbase of the health and fitness industry's workforce is increasingly emerging as a vital
A new clothing concept for SLM's Everyone Active gyms has been created by Taylor Made
1651 - 1675 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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.
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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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