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Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
With an increasing number of luxury hotels and resorts offering day and resort passes to
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Insight
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
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
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Life lessons
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
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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
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
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ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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report news

Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
With an increasing number of luxury hotels and resorts offering day and resort passes to
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a
26 - 50 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
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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