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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Gym news

Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Fitness On Demand (FOD) has teamed up with Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Elevate, the premier event in the physical activity, fitness, sports therapy and performance sector, is
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
A new urban wellness retreat has opened in downtown Portland, Oregon, at the recently opened
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
12,300
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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

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
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
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 already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
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Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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

Gym news

Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Fitness On Demand (FOD) has teamed up with Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Elevate, the premier event in the physical activity, fitness, sports therapy and performance sector, is
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
A new urban wellness retreat has opened in downtown Portland, Oregon, at the recently opened
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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 already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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