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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Fitness Industry news

Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
A new wellness brand is targeting the superyacht market with bespoke health and fitness solutions.
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
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
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Fitness industry leaders, including UK Active CEO Huw Edwards, will take to the stage at
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Celebrating 25 years of leading the fitness and wellness industry in one-to-one meeting events, Sibec
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
FitnessKPI, the Spanish AI business intelligence company, and Magicline, the most widely used gym software
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
Spa and wellness veteran Teresa Flyger has left her position as director of global brand
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
With the price of just about everything going up, we all need to look again
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US-based
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Over the last 15 years, Pulse has worked on over 2,000 UK projects supporting the
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Rainer Schaller, founder and CEO of RSG group and his partner and two children are
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Myzone has partnered with digital health and fitness company, OliveX Fitness Metaverse, exploring new ways
Myzone is exploring Web3 and metaverse possibilities through a partnership with digital fitness company OliveX.
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, takes place next week
12,300
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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: 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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

Fitness Industry news

Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
A new wellness brand is targeting the superyacht market with bespoke health and fitness solutions.
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
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
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Frank O’Rourke, Precor’s newly-appointed senior vice president of global sales, talks to HCM about his
Fitness industry leaders, including UK Active CEO Huw Edwards, will take to the stage at
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Celebrating 25 years of leading the fitness and wellness industry in one-to-one meeting events, Sibec
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
FitnessKPI, the Spanish AI business intelligence company, and Magicline, the most widely used gym software
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
Spa and wellness veteran Teresa Flyger has left her position as director of global brand
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
With the price of just about everything going up, we all need to look again
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US-based
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Over the last 15 years, Pulse has worked on over 2,000 UK projects supporting the
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Rainer Schaller, founder and CEO of RSG group and his partner and two children are
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Myzone has partnered with digital health and fitness company, OliveX Fitness Metaverse, exploring new ways
Myzone is exploring Web3 and metaverse possibilities through a partnership with digital fitness company OliveX.
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, takes place next week
41 - 80 of 12,300
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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: 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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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