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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Gyms news

A new clothing concept for SLM's Everyone Active gyms has been created by Taylor Made
Kingswood Leisure supplies wet kit bags for changing rooms. Stored on wall-mounted dispensers, the degradable
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is to open its fifth UK site in Sheffield, after
A new £212,000 play area has been unveiled in Croxley Green - the first site
With natural play continuing to be a key buzzword within the play industry, Park Leisure
London's Hyde Park in the UK will benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor
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
London's Hyde Park is set to benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor "senior
Health club operator Fitness First is launching International Fitness Week as part of efforts to
Leeds Metropolitan University has completed a refurbishment of its two gyms. Both the university’s Headingley
Richard Beaumont has been appointed to the role of general manager at the Esporta club
AVID Fitness has unveiled the AVID Jogger headset, a wireless and robust piece of kit
Budget health club operator Fitness 4 Less has appointed leisure property specialists Christie + Co
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Health club operators across the UK have traditionally looked to benefit from increased membership numbers
Concerns over body image is among the most common reasons preventing people from joining health
PowerBlock is one of the leading brands of adjustable weight dumbbells. In addition to a
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Management company DC leisure has become the first operator to sign up to the new
A further four sporta members have been appointed as directors of the UK Fitness Network
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is preparing to open its fourth club in Wolverhampton. The
The US$1.6bn (£1bn, €1.3bn) Burj Dubai will officially open its doors today (4 January) in
Nuyuu Fitness, the gym chain launched in October by Ben Silcox and Dragons' Den entrepreneur
Metropolitan policemen who are overweight could be given a 'fat club' membership as part of
A new class has been launched by Power Plate in Virgin Active gyms. Called Sno
Manufacturers Fitter International Inc's Pro Fitter 3d Cross Trainer continues to be a top choice
There are a number of health and physiological benefits derived from skipping - these include
London-based Fitness club operator Soho Gyms has announced plans to launch its own training academy
More than 3.8 million adults across England use exercise to "make up" for excessive alcohol
Sportsafe UK has been supplying gyms and health clubs with a cable repair kit to
PRS for Music is encouraging more operators to look into the benefits of having music
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Fitness club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has completed a redevelopment programme that upgraded facilities
Seven gyms within council-owned leisure centres in Fife are to be refurbished. Fife Sports and
The London Borough of Hounslow has appointed construction group Sisk a £15m contract to carry
Private equity-owned gym chain LA Fitness has earmarked £30m for a comprehensive refurbishment programme of
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Developer Carillion has finally completed the redevelopment of the Alfreton Swimming Pool in Derbyshire. The
Premier Training International has secured a contract to provide health and fitness instructors to Oman.
LA fitness is strengthening its team with the appointment of Karen Shotbolt as its new
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
HCM magazine
Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
Specifier
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Gyms news

A new clothing concept for SLM's Everyone Active gyms has been created by Taylor Made
Kingswood Leisure supplies wet kit bags for changing rooms. Stored on wall-mounted dispensers, the degradable
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is to open its fifth UK site in Sheffield, after
A new £212,000 play area has been unveiled in Croxley Green - the first site
With natural play continuing to be a key buzzword within the play industry, Park Leisure
London's Hyde Park in the UK will benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor
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
London's Hyde Park is set to benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor "senior
Health club operator Fitness First is launching International Fitness Week as part of efforts to
Leeds Metropolitan University has completed a refurbishment of its two gyms. Both the university’s Headingley
Richard Beaumont has been appointed to the role of general manager at the Esporta club
AVID Fitness has unveiled the AVID Jogger headset, a wireless and robust piece of kit
Budget health club operator Fitness 4 Less has appointed leisure property specialists Christie + Co
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Health club operators across the UK have traditionally looked to benefit from increased membership numbers
Concerns over body image is among the most common reasons preventing people from joining health
PowerBlock is one of the leading brands of adjustable weight dumbbells. In addition to a
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Management company DC leisure has become the first operator to sign up to the new
A further four sporta members have been appointed as directors of the UK Fitness Network
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is preparing to open its fourth club in Wolverhampton. The
The US$1.6bn (£1bn, €1.3bn) Burj Dubai will officially open its doors today (4 January) in
Nuyuu Fitness, the gym chain launched in October by Ben Silcox and Dragons' Den entrepreneur
Metropolitan policemen who are overweight could be given a 'fat club' membership as part of
A new class has been launched by Power Plate in Virgin Active gyms. Called Sno
Manufacturers Fitter International Inc's Pro Fitter 3d Cross Trainer continues to be a top choice
There are a number of health and physiological benefits derived from skipping - these include
London-based Fitness club operator Soho Gyms has announced plans to launch its own training academy
More than 3.8 million adults across England use exercise to "make up" for excessive alcohol
Sportsafe UK has been supplying gyms and health clubs with a cable repair kit to
PRS for Music is encouraging more operators to look into the benefits of having music
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Fitness club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has completed a redevelopment programme that upgraded facilities
Seven gyms within council-owned leisure centres in Fife are to be refurbished. Fife Sports and
The London Borough of Hounslow has appointed construction group Sisk a £15m contract to carry
Private equity-owned gym chain LA Fitness has earmarked £30m for a comprehensive refurbishment programme of
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Developer Carillion has finally completed the redevelopment of the Alfreton Swimming Pool in Derbyshire. The
Premier Training International has secured a contract to provide health and fitness instructors to Oman.
LA fitness is strengthening its team with the appointment of Karen Shotbolt as its new
1691 - 1715 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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