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This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Amra Skincare has positioned itself at the forefront of dermatological science and introduced its Micro-Cellular
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
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
The Gharieni Group has expanded its family of brands with Metawell : a new brand
In the spa world, first impressions set the tone for the entire experience and music
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Salt Chamber has announced a collaboration with Exhale at its new flagship location at Virgin
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
The Lana, the Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East will open on 1
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
The 16th edition of the annual spa industry event ForumHOTel&SPA is fast approaching and is
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
12,300
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
You’ll see Lotte’s influence in many of today’s classes and I want to make sure her name doesn’t die
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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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
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
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Salt therapy products
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Cryotherapy
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

ISA news

This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
Amra Skincare has positioned itself at the forefront of dermatological science and introduced its Micro-Cellular
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
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
The Gharieni Group has expanded its family of brands with Metawell : a new brand
In the spa world, first impressions set the tone for the entire experience and music
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Salt Chamber has announced a collaboration with Exhale at its new flagship location at Virgin
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
The Lana, the Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East will open on 1
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
The 16th edition of the annual spa industry event ForumHOTel&SPA is fast approaching and is
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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