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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Active Life news

A study assessing the impact of physical inactivity on national economies has suggested that if
Who does your brand belong to? There used to be only one answer to this
Winstanley Architects & Planners and LandDesign have created a masterplan for a 821ac (332ha) resort
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
Physical Company, a specialist equipment supplier based in the UK, has celebrated its thirtieth anniversary.
Two new synthetic grass football pitches have opened in Lincoln as part of a £1.8m
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
FunXtion delivers a complete, wrap-around exercise experience. Utilising the very latest in digital technology, FunXtion
A Deloitte report has suggested that getting involved in corporate wellness programmes could offer health
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
Independent country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, has partnered with Reward Gateway to launch
A new initiative has been launched to encourage more GP practices in the UK take
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
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
Ukactive has kicked-off a project called This Mum Moves, aimed at supporting women to be
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Luxury cruise company Blue World Voyages – said to own world's only "active lifestyle" ocean
There is growing evidence that older people are taking up exercise in order to improve
Leisure operators Fusion Lifestyle and Active Life have committed to investing £11.5m in improving facilities
AquaPhysical has launched a new aqua fitness class aimed at children. Called FloatFit Grow, the
Britain’s most successful female Olympian believes that more sports clubs are needed to encourage people
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 69 residences located
Sport For Confidence is to deliver a series of physical activity sessions to carers, following
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Exeter City Council has published a new corporate strategy and 'emerging vision' for 2040, with
PhD Nutrition has announced a new partnership with David Lloyd Leisure, that will see the
Investment firm KKR has acquired California-based fitness chain The Bay Club for an undisclosed sum.
A new study has claimed that resistance training improves exercise motivation and positively contributes to
Latest figures from Sport Wales show that a "stubborn" gap still exists in sports participation
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
Global fitness company Les Mills has teamed up with awards and qualifications body Sports Leaders
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Leaders from across the physical activity industry have gathered for the first ever Active Uprising
MoveGB is the UK’s largest every activity membership, with over 300,000 users and more than
Former health secretary and current Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the headline
Active Northumberland has appointed Mark Tweedie – former chief executive of Active Tameside – as
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will look to find and celebrate the most inspiring
The Hive Leisure Centre in Ely, Cambridgeshire is set to open to the public on
ACTVENTURE, the multi-million-dollar leisure and lifestyle mega-destination underway on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, is
Health club operators will benefit from the type of insights used by supermarkets to plan
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
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: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Active Life news

A study assessing the impact of physical inactivity on national economies has suggested that if
Who does your brand belong to? There used to be only one answer to this
Winstanley Architects & Planners and LandDesign have created a masterplan for a 821ac (332ha) resort
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
Physical Company, a specialist equipment supplier based in the UK, has celebrated its thirtieth anniversary.
Two new synthetic grass football pitches have opened in Lincoln as part of a £1.8m
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
FunXtion delivers a complete, wrap-around exercise experience. Utilising the very latest in digital technology, FunXtion
A Deloitte report has suggested that getting involved in corporate wellness programmes could offer health
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
Independent country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, has partnered with Reward Gateway to launch
A new initiative has been launched to encourage more GP practices in the UK take
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
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
Ukactive has kicked-off a project called This Mum Moves, aimed at supporting women to be
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Luxury cruise company Blue World Voyages – said to own world's only "active lifestyle" ocean
There is growing evidence that older people are taking up exercise in order to improve
Leisure operators Fusion Lifestyle and Active Life have committed to investing £11.5m in improving facilities
AquaPhysical has launched a new aqua fitness class aimed at children. Called FloatFit Grow, the
Britain’s most successful female Olympian believes that more sports clubs are needed to encourage people
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 69 residences located
Sport For Confidence is to deliver a series of physical activity sessions to carers, following
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Exeter City Council has published a new corporate strategy and 'emerging vision' for 2040, with
PhD Nutrition has announced a new partnership with David Lloyd Leisure, that will see the
Investment firm KKR has acquired California-based fitness chain The Bay Club for an undisclosed sum.
A new study has claimed that resistance training improves exercise motivation and positively contributes to
Latest figures from Sport Wales show that a "stubborn" gap still exists in sports participation
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
Global fitness company Les Mills has teamed up with awards and qualifications body Sports Leaders
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Leaders from across the physical activity industry have gathered for the first ever Active Uprising
MoveGB is the UK’s largest every activity membership, with over 300,000 users and more than
Former health secretary and current Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the headline
Active Northumberland has appointed Mark Tweedie – former chief executive of Active Tameside – as
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will look to find and celebrate the most inspiring
The Hive Leisure Centre in Ely, Cambridgeshire is set to open to the public on
ACTVENTURE, the multi-million-dollar leisure and lifestyle mega-destination underway on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, is
Health club operators will benefit from the type of insights used by supermarkets to plan
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
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: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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