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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Dubai news

GoSleep, the Finnish company behind commercial sleep pods, says it only takes a 15-minute power
Phil Heath, one of the most influential bodybuilders in the world (former Mr Olympia from
Panatta, a fitness and bodybuilding brand that has been in business for more than six
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Hospitality consulting and intelligence firm HVS* has appointed Peter Anderson as a managing director and
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Luxury hospitality brand Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has made its Japanese debut with a new
Italian spa and wellness equipment supplier Lemi has branched into the UK and announced the
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
GOCO Hospitality, global wellness consulting, development and management company, has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Nicholas
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is branching further into urban spaces after announcing
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
Nepal has been selected as the location for the second outpost of the Farm at
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
The first-ever Real Madrid-themed experience is set to open in Dubai next year. A partnership
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Ambitious plans have been revealed for a Moon-themed luxury resort in Dubai, UAE. Costing an
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed that Shai Efrati, MD, a respected research scientist
Luxury hotel group Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Teresa O’Farrell as global head
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open its first resort in the Maldives
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Professional skincare and spa brand Swissline has partnered with the new spa at Anantara World
New fitness franchise, Circuit Society, has signed its first London location in Bayswater. The 3,000sq
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Kerzner’s new global wellness director Zoe Wall gives
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
A new integrative retreat named Zoya Health and Wellbeing has opened in a protected nature
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Gharieni Group – a company that manufactures spa,
French luxury brand L'Occitane en Provence has strengthened its partnership with hotel giant Accor with
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
American film and TV producer Paramount Pictures has opened the doors to its brand new
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
Industry veteran Zoe Wall has begun a new role as global wellness director for resort
Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to make its North American debut in the heart
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Motiongate Dubai in the UAE is launching two new rides this month (January 2022). The
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
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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
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 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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: 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.
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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Dubai news

GoSleep, the Finnish company behind commercial sleep pods, says it only takes a 15-minute power
Phil Heath, one of the most influential bodybuilders in the world (former Mr Olympia from
Panatta, a fitness and bodybuilding brand that has been in business for more than six
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Hospitality consulting and intelligence firm HVS* has appointed Peter Anderson as a managing director and
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Luxury hospitality brand Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has made its Japanese debut with a new
Italian spa and wellness equipment supplier Lemi has branched into the UK and announced the
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
GOCO Hospitality, global wellness consulting, development and management company, has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Nicholas
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is branching further into urban spaces after announcing
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
Nepal has been selected as the location for the second outpost of the Farm at
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
The first-ever Real Madrid-themed experience is set to open in Dubai next year. A partnership
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Ambitious plans have been revealed for a Moon-themed luxury resort in Dubai, UAE. Costing an
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed that Shai Efrati, MD, a respected research scientist
Luxury hotel group Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Teresa O’Farrell as global head
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open its first resort in the Maldives
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Professional skincare and spa brand Swissline has partnered with the new spa at Anantara World
New fitness franchise, Circuit Society, has signed its first London location in Bayswater. The 3,000sq
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Kerzner’s new global wellness director Zoe Wall gives
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
A new integrative retreat named Zoya Health and Wellbeing has opened in a protected nature
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Gharieni Group – a company that manufactures spa,
French luxury brand L'Occitane en Provence has strengthened its partnership with hotel giant Accor with
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
American film and TV producer Paramount Pictures has opened the doors to its brand new
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
Industry veteran Zoe Wall has begun a new role as global wellness director for resort
Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to make its North American debut in the heart
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Motiongate Dubai in the UAE is launching two new rides this month (January 2022). The
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
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 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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: 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.
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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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