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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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A chic new art-inspired spa will open in January 2024 on the French Riviera at
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Jeremy McCarthy explores what it takes to create
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Transformative workout and wellbeing practice, Sanctum, is launching in London in January as part of
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
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Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Pulse Fitness is delighted to announce the return of Liam Lister to its team of
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
From the original pioneers of spa management, comes a new platform set to redefine the
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Hilton’s 2023 Trends Report reveals travellers are focusing on more engaging experiences and enhanced wellness
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
HCM magazine
News report
Analysts have been excited by The Gym Group’s plans to open 50 sites with an ROI of 30 per cent, up from the current 20 per cent
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Specifier
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
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Life lessons
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
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
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Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

Digital news

A chic new art-inspired spa will open in January 2024 on the French Riviera at
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Jeremy McCarthy explores what it takes to create
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Transformative workout and wellbeing practice, Sanctum, is launching in London in January as part of
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Elevate
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Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Pulse Fitness is delighted to announce the return of Liam Lister to its team of
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
From the original pioneers of spa management, comes a new platform set to redefine the
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Hilton’s 2023 Trends Report reveals travellers are focusing on more engaging experiences and enhanced wellness
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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