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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

conference news

US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Vladi Kovanic has been recognised for her services to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
Industry figure Tammy Pahel has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with its
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
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 International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
Spa Life Ireland – the country’s leading event for senior spa professionals – is dedicated
The Good Spa Guide has unveiled the results of its 14th annual awards this evening
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
Halotherapy supplier Salt Chamber has unveiled a flexible new salt therapy wellness experience called The
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
The International Spa Association (ISPA) unveiled its five key US spa industry financial indicators from
International spa and wellness professionals have flocked to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend the 31st
On 8 May, members of the spa community headed to the 2023 ISPA Conference and
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
After revealing an exciting speaker line-up and conference programme, the Medical Wellness Congress industry event
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
Members of the global spa and wellness community are being invited to gather at the
Just as spring dawns across the UK this April, a brand new botanical spa will
The third annual CryoCON Convention will take place in Dallas, Texas, from 5-6 March. Sponsored
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
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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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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
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
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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: 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: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

conference news

US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Vladi Kovanic has been recognised for her services to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
Industry figure Tammy Pahel has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with its
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
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 International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
Spa Life Ireland – the country’s leading event for senior spa professionals – is dedicated
The Good Spa Guide has unveiled the results of its 14th annual awards this evening
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
Halotherapy supplier Salt Chamber has unveiled a flexible new salt therapy wellness experience called The
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
The International Spa Association (ISPA) unveiled its five key US spa industry financial indicators from
International spa and wellness professionals have flocked to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend the 31st
On 8 May, members of the spa community headed to the 2023 ISPA Conference and
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
After revealing an exciting speaker line-up and conference programme, the Medical Wellness Congress industry event
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
Members of the global spa and wellness community are being invited to gather at the
Just as spring dawns across the UK this April, a brand new botanical spa will
The third annual CryoCON Convention will take place in Dallas, Texas, from 5-6 March. Sponsored
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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: 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: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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