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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Swimming news

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Although Legionnaires' disease isn’t common, it can be serious. The disease is a severe form
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Spas from nine regions across the UK, from Scotland to the West Country, have won
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Holistic wellness sanctuary Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has announced the launch of its latest
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Soneva will open a new US$40 million (£32.1 million, €37.4 million) resort in the Maldives’
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil a brand new Asaya wellness spa in 2024 at
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
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced the opening of its first
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has launched
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
Raffles Hotels and Resorts will open its flagship London property on 29 September, complete with
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Two of Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs are being brought back to life this month, when they
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa
Taichi Kuma, son of the celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has designed a striking new
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Serco Leisure is taking over the management of a health club previously operated by David
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
UK hotel and spa group Barons Eden has launched a new £4m (US$5m, €4.6m) Spa
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Premium London hotel The Carlton Tower Jumeirah has unveiled a new partnership with Seed to
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland has announced a long-term partnership with Dior Beauty to
A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the historic spa city of Bath is being
Qatari wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, is supporting guests on their journey during
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
12,300
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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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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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

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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Swimming news

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Although Legionnaires' disease isn’t common, it can be serious. The disease is a severe form
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Spas from nine regions across the UK, from Scotland to the West Country, have won
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Holistic wellness sanctuary Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has announced the launch of its latest
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Soneva will open a new US$40 million (£32.1 million, €37.4 million) resort in the Maldives’
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil a brand new Asaya wellness spa in 2024 at
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
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced the opening of its first
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has launched
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
Raffles Hotels and Resorts will open its flagship London property on 29 September, complete with
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Two of Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs are being brought back to life this month, when they
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa
Taichi Kuma, son of the celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has designed a striking new
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Serco Leisure is taking over the management of a health club previously operated by David
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
UK hotel and spa group Barons Eden has launched a new £4m (US$5m, €4.6m) Spa
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Premium London hotel The Carlton Tower Jumeirah has unveiled a new partnership with Seed to
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland has announced a long-term partnership with Dior Beauty to
A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the historic spa city of Bath is being
Qatari wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, is supporting guests on their journey during
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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

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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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