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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Budget news

The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
With the price of just about everything going up, we all need to look again
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
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
Your most expensive purchase is gym equipment, so if you aren’t getting real value out
The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Scruffy Dog Creative Group and Simtec Systems have partnered to launch a new immersive trackless
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the
Scandinative, a brand new Nordic spa-themed wellness concept will land in Alexandria, Washington DC, in
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
“Valentine's Day should be a success both in terms of guest experience and securing success
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
An increasing number of gym and studio owners are realising that the days of them
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Spa, beauty and salon businesses in the personal care sector in England will all receive
UK Health clubs, gyms, hotels, pubs and other leisure businesses will all receive a 50
Spa business development company The Spa Collaborative (TSC) has launched a service called The Spa
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
12,300
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Research
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: 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: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Budget news

The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
With the price of just about everything going up, we all need to look again
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
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
Your most expensive purchase is gym equipment, so if you aren’t getting real value out
The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Scruffy Dog Creative Group and Simtec Systems have partnered to launch a new immersive trackless
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the
Scandinative, a brand new Nordic spa-themed wellness concept will land in Alexandria, Washington DC, in
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
“Valentine's Day should be a success both in terms of guest experience and securing success
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
An increasing number of gym and studio owners are realising that the days of them
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Spa, beauty and salon businesses in the personal care sector in England will all receive
UK Health clubs, gyms, hotels, pubs and other leisure businesses will all receive a 50
Spa business development company The Spa Collaborative (TSC) has launched a service called The Spa
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
26 - 50 of 12,300
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: 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: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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