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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

initiative news

US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Wellness industry figure and CEO of Salt Chamber, Leo Tonkin, has launched a podcast to
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
UK family-centric hotel collection Luxury Family Hotels has developed its existing partnership with Scottish organic
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
British skincare brand Elemis and Xampla, creator of natural materials brand Morro, have announced a
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has launched
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
‌A survey which takes a deep dive into global wellness travellers’ motivations and needs has
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

initiative news

US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Wellness industry figure and CEO of Salt Chamber, Leo Tonkin, has launched a podcast to
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
UK family-centric hotel collection Luxury Family Hotels has developed its existing partnership with Scottish organic
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
British skincare brand Elemis and Xampla, creator of natural materials brand Morro, have announced a
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has launched
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
‌A survey which takes a deep dive into global wellness travellers’ motivations and needs has
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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