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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Eden news

No luxury spa guest experience is complete without a warm welcome and a luxurious robe.
Edeniste is a new fragrance brand infusing scientifically proven molecules into an active fine fragrance
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet has launched a new training programme to educate spa professionals
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the
UK hotel and spa group Barons Eden has launched a new £4m (US$5m, €4.6m) Spa
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
Center Parcs UK and its six holiday villages have been put up for sale by
French marine skincare brand Phytomer has expanded its organic Cyfolia range with two new products;
Dior has launched a brand new wellness retreat at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Aromatherapy Associates is preparing to unveil a brand new 11-piece skincare collection accompanied by three
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
Nature-forward skincare and spa brand Kerstin Florian has chosen the aromatic scent of neroli blossom
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Premier spa industry event ForumHOTel&Spa will be hosted in person at the Hotel Four Seasons
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
One of the world’s tallest hotels made almost exclusively from wood, has officially opened at
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
A huge "film city" and visitor attraction project in Nigeria has reached a major milestone,
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
As we age, our necklines become more visible due to the progressive loss of tone.
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
Interview
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
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
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
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 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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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.
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: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

Eden news

No luxury spa guest experience is complete without a warm welcome and a luxurious robe.
Edeniste is a new fragrance brand infusing scientifically proven molecules into an active fine fragrance
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet has launched a new training programme to educate spa professionals
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the
UK hotel and spa group Barons Eden has launched a new £4m (US$5m, €4.6m) Spa
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
Center Parcs UK and its six holiday villages have been put up for sale by
French marine skincare brand Phytomer has expanded its organic Cyfolia range with two new products;
Dior has launched a brand new wellness retreat at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Aromatherapy Associates is preparing to unveil a brand new 11-piece skincare collection accompanied by three
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
Nature-forward skincare and spa brand Kerstin Florian has chosen the aromatic scent of neroli blossom
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Premier spa industry event ForumHOTel&Spa will be hosted in person at the Hotel Four Seasons
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
One of the world’s tallest hotels made almost exclusively from wood, has officially opened at
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
A huge "film city" and visitor attraction project in Nigeria has reached a major milestone,
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
As we age, our necklines become more visible due to the progressive loss of tone.
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
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 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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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.
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: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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