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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

2016 news

Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Aromatherapy Associates and Fashionizer Spa have once again collaborated on branded staff uniforms. The new
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
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
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
One of the world’s tallest hotels made almost exclusively from wood, has officially opened at
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First Australia,
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) is the world’s most recognised manufacturer of premium spa and wellness
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Boutique operator, Blok, has secured £3.75m in pre-Series A bridge funding to drive the growth
Membership-management software company, Clubessential Holdings, announced the acquisition of Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, the
In 2016, Bolsover District Council’s Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne, Derbyshire benefited from a
Two Asian-inspired wellness sanctuaries by Banyan Tree will open on luxury private islands off the
Boutique boxing brand UBX is coming to the UK and Ireland following the signing of
After a five year project, the world’s first hotel and spa designed solely by late
As we emerge from the clutches of Covid and our freedom of movement is fully
Life Fitness has appointed Paul Stoneham as its new CEO, replacing Chris Clawson and effective
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
A leading ticketing company that can boast Wembley Stadium as its first-ever client, is celebrating
Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
Klafs, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, has announced
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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

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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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.
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: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

2016 news

Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Aromatherapy Associates and Fashionizer Spa have once again collaborated on branded staff uniforms. The new
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
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
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
One of the world’s tallest hotels made almost exclusively from wood, has officially opened at
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First Australia,
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) is the world’s most recognised manufacturer of premium spa and wellness
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Boutique operator, Blok, has secured £3.75m in pre-Series A bridge funding to drive the growth
Membership-management software company, Clubessential Holdings, announced the acquisition of Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, the
In 2016, Bolsover District Council’s Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne, Derbyshire benefited from a
Two Asian-inspired wellness sanctuaries by Banyan Tree will open on luxury private islands off the
Boutique boxing brand UBX is coming to the UK and Ireland following the signing of
After a five year project, the world’s first hotel and spa designed solely by late
As we emerge from the clutches of Covid and our freedom of movement is fully
Life Fitness has appointed Paul Stoneham as its new CEO, replacing Chris Clawson and effective
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
A leading ticketing company that can boast Wembley Stadium as its first-ever client, is celebrating
Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
Klafs, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, has announced
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
26 - 50 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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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.
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: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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