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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

ruling news

Health clubs and gyms in Catalonia have reopened their doors once for a second time,
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
A proposed £75m (US$91.3m, €82.7m) waterpark and spa near Bournemouth will be the biggest in
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Following five years of delays and challenges from local councils, the city of Paris has
The government of New South Wales, Australia, has insisted that a planned move of the
Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen FC has secured the legal go-ahead for its plans to
A county judge in Kansas, US, has dismissed a number of criminal charges, including murder,
Recently announced plans to turn the Malaysian state of Johor into an economic powerhouse to
The chief minister for Johor has unveiled his manifesto for the Malaysian state, promising to
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Florida’s government has approved changes to its tourism laws, green-lighting changes to its bed tax
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
Long-touted plans for a Paramount theme park in Spain appear to have finally collapsed after
A historic shakeup of Italy’s museum directors has been thrown into disarray, after the courts
Two major proposed projects from the pen of British designer Thomas Heatherwick have suffered significant
Functional training equipment developer Fitness Anywhere LLC, known as TRX, has been awarded more than
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The American Alliance of Museums has spoken out against the decision by US President Donald
The Vancouver Park Board’s long-running debate on cetacean captivity has seemingly been brought to its
A troubled zoo in Cumbria, UK, where it was recently revealed had had close to
Vancouver Aquarium has outlined ambitious expansion plans for the next 12 years, which include the
The contentious redevelopment of Roland Garros, the home of French tennis, will go ahead after
Facebook has been ordered to pay compensation costs of US$500m (€462.7m, £394m) after a US
Barcelona is introducing new legislation to curb tourism numbers after its mayor said the Spanish
The Museum of the Second World War in Poland faces an uncertain future after the
Plans for the much-debated Guggenheim Museum in Helsinki have fallen through after city councillors rejected
Vancouver Aquarium has come under fire from animal welfare groups following the second death of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Philippe Starck’s
The City of Helsinki has prepared a new funding proposal for establishing a Guggenheim museum
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
California has brought a ruling into place banning the breeding of orcas and orca entertainment
Moreau Kusunoki’s landmark Guggenheim museum in Helsinki, Finland, is in danger of not coming to
Several athletes from as many as 60 nations may not be able to compete at
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced a bumper shortlist in its bid
The businessman touted as a top investor in a multi-billion dollar multi-theme park proposal has
A floating park designed by Thomas Heatherwick for New York’s Hudson River has overcome a
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) – the company which operates London’s Olympic Park –
The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that Warner Bros illegally pirated music at its theme
Bristol Rovers’ new Jordanian owners will not look into alternative stadium developments until the club’s
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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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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.
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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
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Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
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Flooring
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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,
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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

ruling news

Health clubs and gyms in Catalonia have reopened their doors once for a second time,
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
A proposed £75m (US$91.3m, €82.7m) waterpark and spa near Bournemouth will be the biggest in
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Following five years of delays and challenges from local councils, the city of Paris has
The government of New South Wales, Australia, has insisted that a planned move of the
Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen FC has secured the legal go-ahead for its plans to
A county judge in Kansas, US, has dismissed a number of criminal charges, including murder,
Recently announced plans to turn the Malaysian state of Johor into an economic powerhouse to
The chief minister for Johor has unveiled his manifesto for the Malaysian state, promising to
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Florida’s government has approved changes to its tourism laws, green-lighting changes to its bed tax
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
Long-touted plans for a Paramount theme park in Spain appear to have finally collapsed after
A historic shakeup of Italy’s museum directors has been thrown into disarray, after the courts
Two major proposed projects from the pen of British designer Thomas Heatherwick have suffered significant
Functional training equipment developer Fitness Anywhere LLC, known as TRX, has been awarded more than
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The American Alliance of Museums has spoken out against the decision by US President Donald
The Vancouver Park Board’s long-running debate on cetacean captivity has seemingly been brought to its
A troubled zoo in Cumbria, UK, where it was recently revealed had had close to
Vancouver Aquarium has outlined ambitious expansion plans for the next 12 years, which include the
The contentious redevelopment of Roland Garros, the home of French tennis, will go ahead after
Facebook has been ordered to pay compensation costs of US$500m (€462.7m, £394m) after a US
Barcelona is introducing new legislation to curb tourism numbers after its mayor said the Spanish
The Museum of the Second World War in Poland faces an uncertain future after the
Plans for the much-debated Guggenheim Museum in Helsinki have fallen through after city councillors rejected
Vancouver Aquarium has come under fire from animal welfare groups following the second death of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Philippe Starck’s
The City of Helsinki has prepared a new funding proposal for establishing a Guggenheim museum
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
California has brought a ruling into place banning the breeding of orcas and orca entertainment
Moreau Kusunoki’s landmark Guggenheim museum in Helsinki, Finland, is in danger of not coming to
Several athletes from as many as 60 nations may not be able to compete at
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced a bumper shortlist in its bid
The businessman touted as a top investor in a multi-billion dollar multi-theme park proposal has
A floating park designed by Thomas Heatherwick for New York’s Hudson River has overcome a
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) – the company which operates London’s Olympic Park –
The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that Warner Bros illegally pirated music at its theme
Bristol Rovers’ new Jordanian owners will not look into alternative stadium developments until the club’s
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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.
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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