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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Budget news

Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Scruffy Dog Creative Group and Simtec Systems have partnered to launch a new immersive trackless
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the
Scandinative, a brand new Nordic spa-themed wellness concept will land in Alexandria, Washington DC, in
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
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
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
“Valentine's Day should be a success both in terms of guest experience and securing success
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
An increasing number of gym and studio owners are realising that the days of them
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Spa, beauty and salon businesses in the personal care sector in England will all receive
UK Health clubs, gyms, hotels, pubs and other leisure businesses will all receive a 50
Spa business development company The Spa Collaborative (TSC) has launched a service called The Spa
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Skin health and spa brand Team Dr Joseph has unveiled the Zero Waste Natural Body
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
The UK's major visitor attractions recorded just 45.4 million visits during 2020 – a 70
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
David Lloyd will reopen 79 of its clubs in England for outdoor fitness on Monday
The Gym Group saw its revenues cut by nearly half during the pandemic, a direct
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
The Budget announcement has left the UK's physical activity sector with "unanswered questions" and vowing
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Budget news

Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Scruffy Dog Creative Group and Simtec Systems have partnered to launch a new immersive trackless
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the
Scandinative, a brand new Nordic spa-themed wellness concept will land in Alexandria, Washington DC, in
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
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
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
“Valentine's Day should be a success both in terms of guest experience and securing success
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
An increasing number of gym and studio owners are realising that the days of them
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Spa, beauty and salon businesses in the personal care sector in England will all receive
UK Health clubs, gyms, hotels, pubs and other leisure businesses will all receive a 50
Spa business development company The Spa Collaborative (TSC) has launched a service called The Spa
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Skin health and spa brand Team Dr Joseph has unveiled the Zero Waste Natural Body
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
The UK's major visitor attractions recorded just 45.4 million visits during 2020 – a 70
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
David Lloyd will reopen 79 of its clubs in England for outdoor fitness on Monday
The Gym Group saw its revenues cut by nearly half during the pandemic, a direct
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
The Budget announcement has left the UK's physical activity sector with "unanswered questions" and vowing
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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