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medical news

Sports minister Richard Caborn has come under fire for suggesting that sports people should not
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) which owns and cares for five properties in the historic
John Penny has taken on the role of general manager at the Reebok Sports Club
Harvey Nichols department store in Knightsbridge, London, UK, is to launch a 73sq m (785sq
A Bristol-based health club called The Fit Firm is to introduce an ‘exercise on prescription’
Burger King Holdings will reportedly halt advertising to children and showing fast-food adverts in between
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A focus on healthy sleep and detox solutions are expected to be the major spa
MedSpas of America (MDSP) has appointed John Buckingham, co-founder and CEO of the medical spa
Details of the 2007 Monaco Spa Event have been revealed. Taking place on 20-22 January
Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the public to take more responsibility for fitness and
The board of directors of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced
The reconstructed of a 1st or 2nd century Roman soldier is set to form the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
A new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) claims that physical exercise has little
The Science Museum in London is opening a new exhibition in its Antenna Gallery on
The HBOS Museum on the Mound in Edinburgh has reopened following an extensive two-year revamp.
The first regional Register of Exercise Professionals' (REPs) conventions in November have secured some top-line
Long-standing FIA board directors Andy Jackson, FitPro’s business development director, and Fred Turok, chair of
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is set to launch a new membership sales promotion to
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is asking the industry to research into the necessity
New research has suggested that children could risk becoming asthmatic and wheezy if they regularly
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has objected to Thames Water’s application for a drought order
A 12-year-old boy died after riding the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ride at Walt Disney
The Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) is set to introduce new benefits for
The Lancet medical journal has published an article condemning the organisers of the World Cup
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
Eighteen people were reportedly injured in an accident on the Wild Thing rollercoaster ride at
The Lance Armstrong Foundation is set to fund research at the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre
A new stretching technique has been introduced in the UK which promises to improve flexibility,
The five-star Santé Winelands Hotel and Wellness Centre in South Africa has opened Cadeaux, a
A 49-year-old German woman who fell ill after riding the Mission: Space attraction at Walt
The Welsh branch of the British Medical Association, BMA Cymru Wales, has launched a campaign
LB Healthcare, a sports therapy centre in Hampshire, is to be the first healthcare practise
A new study into the nation’s attitudes towards health and fitness has shown that the
The Cloisters Spa at the Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney, Ireland, has opened to the
Smoking has now been banned in all public places in Scotland – including bars, restaurants
A partnership between developers and a medical centre in New York, US, has resulted in
The International Institute for Anti-Aging (IIAA) – based in Canada – has appointed the first
As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards within the fitness industry and protecting
12,300
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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
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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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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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 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
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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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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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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medical news

Sports minister Richard Caborn has come under fire for suggesting that sports people should not
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) which owns and cares for five properties in the historic
John Penny has taken on the role of general manager at the Reebok Sports Club
Harvey Nichols department store in Knightsbridge, London, UK, is to launch a 73sq m (785sq
A Bristol-based health club called The Fit Firm is to introduce an ‘exercise on prescription’
Burger King Holdings will reportedly halt advertising to children and showing fast-food adverts in between
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A focus on healthy sleep and detox solutions are expected to be the major spa
MedSpas of America (MDSP) has appointed John Buckingham, co-founder and CEO of the medical spa
Details of the 2007 Monaco Spa Event have been revealed. Taking place on 20-22 January
Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the public to take more responsibility for fitness and
The board of directors of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced
The reconstructed of a 1st or 2nd century Roman soldier is set to form the
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
A new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) claims that physical exercise has little
The Science Museum in London is opening a new exhibition in its Antenna Gallery on
The HBOS Museum on the Mound in Edinburgh has reopened following an extensive two-year revamp.
The first regional Register of Exercise Professionals' (REPs) conventions in November have secured some top-line
Long-standing FIA board directors Andy Jackson, FitPro’s business development director, and Fred Turok, chair of
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is set to launch a new membership sales promotion to
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is asking the industry to research into the necessity
New research has suggested that children could risk becoming asthmatic and wheezy if they regularly
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has objected to Thames Water’s application for a drought order
A 12-year-old boy died after riding the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ride at Walt Disney
The Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) is set to introduce new benefits for
The Lancet medical journal has published an article condemning the organisers of the World Cup
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
Eighteen people were reportedly injured in an accident on the Wild Thing rollercoaster ride at
The Lance Armstrong Foundation is set to fund research at the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre
A new stretching technique has been introduced in the UK which promises to improve flexibility,
The five-star Santé Winelands Hotel and Wellness Centre in South Africa has opened Cadeaux, a
A 49-year-old German woman who fell ill after riding the Mission: Space attraction at Walt
The Welsh branch of the British Medical Association, BMA Cymru Wales, has launched a campaign
LB Healthcare, a sports therapy centre in Hampshire, is to be the first healthcare practise
A new study into the nation’s attitudes towards health and fitness has shown that the
The Cloisters Spa at the Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney, Ireland, has opened to the
Smoking has now been banned in all public places in Scotland – including bars, restaurants
A partnership between developers and a medical centre in New York, US, has resulted in
The International Institute for Anti-Aging (IIAA) – based in Canada – has appointed the first
As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards within the fitness industry and protecting
1761 - 1800 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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 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
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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