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pandemic news

The Jorvik Group has launched a major global art project which will connect 14 cities
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has released the full findings of the 2021 ISPA US
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
Leisure-net has revealed plans to transform its active-net business event from an annual face-to-face gathering
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
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
KA Leisure has appointed industry veteran Malcolm McPhail as its interim chief executive. McPhail, who
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Ineos Hygienics will be on hand at the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix this
Post pandemic, technology continues to shape the way consumers access fitness. Apps and wearables are
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
A number of leading sports NGOs have joined with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has today announced a new location and dates for its
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
Center Parcs is set to develop its sixth UK holiday village in Southern England. The
The Healing Summit, the international conference dedicated to healing, wellbeing and initiating positive personal and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
As the world steers itself through the new COVID-19 landscape, people are placing a much
The Gym Group aims to raise £31m from investors to fund 40 new sites around
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has finally confirmed its plans for an initial public
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Sustainable textile brand Scrummi Spa has introduced a new protective apron for therapists working in
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a new Madame Tussauds in the heart of
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
A host of new experiences have been added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
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
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

pandemic news

The Jorvik Group has launched a major global art project which will connect 14 cities
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has released the full findings of the 2021 ISPA US
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
Leisure-net has revealed plans to transform its active-net business event from an annual face-to-face gathering
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
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
KA Leisure has appointed industry veteran Malcolm McPhail as its interim chief executive. McPhail, who
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Ineos Hygienics will be on hand at the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix this
Post pandemic, technology continues to shape the way consumers access fitness. Apps and wearables are
IAAPA has joined a range of US travel and tourism trade organisations in calling for
A number of leading sports NGOs have joined with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has today announced a new location and dates for its
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
Center Parcs is set to develop its sixth UK holiday village in Southern England. The
The Healing Summit, the international conference dedicated to healing, wellbeing and initiating positive personal and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
As the world steers itself through the new COVID-19 landscape, people are placing a much
The Gym Group aims to raise £31m from investors to fund 40 new sites around
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has finally confirmed its plans for an initial public
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Sustainable textile brand Scrummi Spa has introduced a new protective apron for therapists working in
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a new Madame Tussauds in the heart of
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
A host of new experiences have been added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
401 - 440 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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