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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

walking news

Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
A new medical study from Tel Aviv University, Israel, has found that the risk of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Museum of London in the UK capital is to hold two free weekend festivals
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler Co has developed a new multi-sensory bathing product
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
Integrative medicine expert, professor Marc Cohen has been appointed as the medical director of Australian
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Team members from the UK branch of spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone are preparing
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
Post-operative heart surgery patients could begin their road to fitness recovery much earlier than previously
Established Indian destination spa and retreat Vana has been taken over by global hotel group
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Buxton Crescent, one of the UK’s first spa hotels, has launched a three-night retreat blending
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Global hospitality brand Hard Rock has revealed plans for a new location in Marbella, Spain,
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Looking for ways to increase your revenue and offer your clients a premium service? Red
The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Drowning in a sea of post-lockdown client demand? Looking to yield revenue opportunities without impacting
A new study claims that being physically active for 30 minutes a day, five days
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
The Clynelish Distillery has opened the doors to a new visitor experience near Brora, in
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Myzone has announced it's partnering with Wigan Warriors as the rugby club’s official heart rate
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
Australian hot springs operator Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) has announced plans to open a new
12,300
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
News report
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
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
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
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: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
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: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

walking news

Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
A new medical study from Tel Aviv University, Israel, has found that the risk of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Museum of London in the UK capital is to hold two free weekend festivals
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler Co has developed a new multi-sensory bathing product
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
Integrative medicine expert, professor Marc Cohen has been appointed as the medical director of Australian
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Team members from the UK branch of spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone are preparing
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
Post-operative heart surgery patients could begin their road to fitness recovery much earlier than previously
Established Indian destination spa and retreat Vana has been taken over by global hotel group
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Buxton Crescent, one of the UK’s first spa hotels, has launched a three-night retreat blending
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Global hospitality brand Hard Rock has revealed plans for a new location in Marbella, Spain,
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Looking for ways to increase your revenue and offer your clients a premium service? Red
The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Drowning in a sea of post-lockdown client demand? Looking to yield revenue opportunities without impacting
A new study claims that being physically active for 30 minutes a day, five days
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
The Clynelish Distillery has opened the doors to a new visitor experience near Brora, in
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Myzone has announced it's partnering with Wigan Warriors as the rugby club’s official heart rate
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
Australian hot springs operator Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) has announced plans to open a new
26 - 50 of 12,300
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
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
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
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: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
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: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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