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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

pandemic news

After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Baking is the focus of a new one-day course designed to help people learn about
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
Industry tech business Mindbody has launched Mindbody Capital, an offering designed to provide wellness businesses
Scandinative, a brand new Nordic spa-themed wellness concept will land in Alexandria, Washington DC, in
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
A comparison of numbers for the German market gives an insight into the fitness industry’s
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
The International Spa Association (ISPA) is bringing its popular virtual Town Hall Series to
Consumers’ growing interest in exercise, health and wellness have been highlighted by changes to the
British skincare and spa brand Espa has unveiled a suite of new treatments to showcase
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Hospitality group Banyan Tree Group has launched a new wellbeing brand named Banyan Tree Veya
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
Basic-Fit has revealed plans to enter the German fitness market during 2022. The European fitness
Synergy – The Retreat Show has announced the world’s very first eco-conscious trade event dedicated
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Gympass has signed a partnership deal with Les Mills to make the fitness platform's 1,500
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
20 March 2022 will mark Global Massage Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day (MMMHH Day),
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
Canyon Ranch Lenox Resort in Massachusetts has unveiled a freshly renovated spa designed to inspire
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
Skincare, spa and wellbeing brand Made for Life Organics has introduced a new range of
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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News report
Basic-Fit is setting its sights on aggressive expansion, with plans to get to 3,000 – 3,500 clubs in its existing markets by 2030
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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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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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Recovery
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
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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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

pandemic news

After a three-year hiatus, FIBO’s return on 7-10 April 2022 heralded a strong restart for
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Baking is the focus of a new one-day course designed to help people learn about
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
Industry tech business Mindbody has launched Mindbody Capital, an offering designed to provide wellness businesses
Scandinative, a brand new Nordic spa-themed wellness concept will land in Alexandria, Washington DC, in
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
A comparison of numbers for the German market gives an insight into the fitness industry’s
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The ninth European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) has kicked off at the Koelnmesse in
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
The International Spa Association (ISPA) is bringing its popular virtual Town Hall Series to
Consumers’ growing interest in exercise, health and wellness have been highlighted by changes to the
British skincare and spa brand Espa has unveiled a suite of new treatments to showcase
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Hospitality group Banyan Tree Group has launched a new wellbeing brand named Banyan Tree Veya
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
Basic-Fit has revealed plans to enter the German fitness market during 2022. The European fitness
Synergy – The Retreat Show has announced the world’s very first eco-conscious trade event dedicated
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Gympass has signed a partnership deal with Les Mills to make the fitness platform's 1,500
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
20 March 2022 will mark Global Massage Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day (MMMHH Day),
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
Canyon Ranch Lenox Resort in Massachusetts has unveiled a freshly renovated spa designed to inspire
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
Skincare, spa and wellbeing brand Made for Life Organics has introduced a new range of
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
251 - 275 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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