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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID-19 news

As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one
Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Tributes have been flowing in from the wellness and fitness sector after the passing of
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Halotherapy Solutions has announced a new luxury halotherapy enclosure, named HaloCave. The cave is a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Accor’s global VP of wellbeing, Emlyn Brown, believes COVID-19 has provided a platform for hotel
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
GSN Planet (GSN) has recently unveiled a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the global
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
Luxury Irish spa resort, The Johnstown Estate, in County Meath, has invested €3.5m (US$4.13m, £3.18m)
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
The pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
Technogym's Let’s Move For a Better World campaign is back this year, with a new
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
Buyer event company, We Work Well, has announced it will run a webinar centred on
“The future has always been tech-based, but COVID-19 will drive this trend from a nice-to-have
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
UK tourism and heritage minister, Nigel Huddleston, delivered the keynote speech during this year's Annual
The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform, Intelivideo, has appointed former Gold's Gym CEO, Adam Zeitsiff,
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the outlook
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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.
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
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
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
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
Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Research
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

COVID-19 news

As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one
Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Tributes have been flowing in from the wellness and fitness sector after the passing of
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Halotherapy Solutions has announced a new luxury halotherapy enclosure, named HaloCave. The cave is a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Accor’s global VP of wellbeing, Emlyn Brown, believes COVID-19 has provided a platform for hotel
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
GSN Planet (GSN) has recently unveiled a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the global
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
Luxury Irish spa resort, The Johnstown Estate, in County Meath, has invested €3.5m (US$4.13m, £3.18m)
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
The pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
Technogym's Let’s Move For a Better World campaign is back this year, with a new
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
Buyer event company, We Work Well, has announced it will run a webinar centred on
“The future has always been tech-based, but COVID-19 will drive this trend from a nice-to-have
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
UK tourism and heritage minister, Nigel Huddleston, delivered the keynote speech during this year's Annual
The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform, Intelivideo, has appointed former Gold's Gym CEO, Adam Zeitsiff,
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the outlook
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
376 - 400 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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