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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID-19 news

Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Peloton has announced that it will exit all owned manufacturing operations, cease making its own
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
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
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
The Jorvik Group has been named a ‘leading light’ for its digital strategy, which helped
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 11th volume of its Consumer Snapshot
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As climate change, air pollution and COVID-19 impact millions worldwide, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Fitness tech firm Egym has acquired French corporate fitness and wellbeing business Gymlilb for what
Core Health & Fitness has acquired Digital fitness content provider, Wexer Holding, for an undisclosed
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
A new cancer prehabilitation programme is achieving groundbreaking results by bringing the health and fitness
The cost of mains water is already a significant overhead to sports centres, and soon,
The turmoil and skyrocketing prices in the electricity and gas markets are well publicised, but
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Rob Barker has stepped down from his roles at Precor and Peloton with immediate effect.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
English rail industry body Rail Delivery Group has launched a rewards platform to support commuters
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is incubating the launch of a new global
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
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
Everyone's talking about
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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

COVID-19 news

Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Peloton has announced that it will exit all owned manufacturing operations, cease making its own
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
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
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
The Jorvik Group has been named a ‘leading light’ for its digital strategy, which helped
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 11th volume of its Consumer Snapshot
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As climate change, air pollution and COVID-19 impact millions worldwide, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Fitness tech firm Egym has acquired French corporate fitness and wellbeing business Gymlilb for what
Core Health & Fitness has acquired Digital fitness content provider, Wexer Holding, for an undisclosed
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
A new cancer prehabilitation programme is achieving groundbreaking results by bringing the health and fitness
The cost of mains water is already a significant overhead to sports centres, and soon,
The turmoil and skyrocketing prices in the electricity and gas markets are well publicised, but
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Rob Barker has stepped down from his roles at Precor and Peloton with immediate effect.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
English rail industry body Rail Delivery Group has launched a rewards platform to support commuters
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is incubating the launch of a new global
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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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