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Overseas news

New boutique studio Victus Soul is targeting growth within the UK and overseas as it
Visitor numbers to UK attractions grew by 8.7 per cent in 2018, according to the
Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners (TSG) has acquired CorePower Yoga from L Catterton for
IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO Leonard Otto has said there are no plans to sell
Lenor Japan will open its first beauty salon, EN, this spring in the Odéon district
St Michaels Resort, an award-winning leisure destination in Cornwall, has completed a £10m expansion programme,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Not-for-profit leisure operator Circadian Trust has named Phil Boobier as its new chair. Boobier, a
Avondale House and Forest Park in Wicklow, Ireland, is to undergo an €8m (US$9.2m, £7m)
A new theme park has opened in Sanya, Hainan Island, China, with the special distinction
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
The UK is benefitting from a sharp rise in overseas visitors during Christmas – which is
Chinese tourism hotbed Hainan is set to welcome a new Hello Kitty -themed amusement park
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The government has signalled its intention to agree on an Industrial Strategy for the UK
The total number of high-end hotels in the UK has increased by 140 in the
Some of the brightest and best minds operating in the attractions industry today will come
CIDESCO, the international standard setter for the spa industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Tourism body VisitBritain says its generated more than £1bn for Britain last – equivalent to
China’s wealthy travellers are increasingly opting for customised tours when they travel abroad – a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A number of heritage projects in the Middle East and Africa have been given millions
Lagotronics Projects is set to launch a new Farm Fair dark ride in Asia next
Strong growth from a mix of overseas visitor markets made 2017 a "record year" for
Historic properties and attractions across England experienced significant growth in visitor numbers in 2017. VisitEngland’s
Jim Reid-Anderson, chair, president and CEO of Six Flags, has said there is "no restriction"
Overseas fans visiting Russia for the FIFA 2018 World Cup spent an estimated €1.3bn (US$1.5bn,
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has broken its attendance record, with more than 7.35
Boutique fitness franchise YourZone45 has secured investment and executive support from fitness industry specialists Mhairi
Work has begun on relocating Championship football club Aston Villa's training ground, in order to
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
A collection of 41 organisations across China have come together in efforts to better protect
French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a National Lottery, created to fund heritage and art
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
Unesco has sent out a message on Earth Day 2018, calling for an end to
A new attraction has opened up high on the Rock of Gibraltar, with Star Wars
Following a recent entry fee hike for New York’s Met museum, it has been suggested
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
VisitBritain has agreed commercial deals with destination management companies for the first time, in order
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo, Japan, is about to launch a new polar bear exhibit,
After bringing global IP The Walking Dead to its popular Fright Night events last October,
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls has said that he wants visitors to “bring adventure to millions”,
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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 
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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 magazine
HCM People
Founder, Remedy Place
The Remedy Roller restores movement and blood flow to the muscles, fascia and joints. At $11,000 it’s expensive, but will make a huge impact
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

Overseas news

New boutique studio Victus Soul is targeting growth within the UK and overseas as it
Visitor numbers to UK attractions grew by 8.7 per cent in 2018, according to the
Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners (TSG) has acquired CorePower Yoga from L Catterton for
IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO Leonard Otto has said there are no plans to sell
Lenor Japan will open its first beauty salon, EN, this spring in the Odéon district
St Michaels Resort, an award-winning leisure destination in Cornwall, has completed a £10m expansion programme,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Not-for-profit leisure operator Circadian Trust has named Phil Boobier as its new chair. Boobier, a
Avondale House and Forest Park in Wicklow, Ireland, is to undergo an €8m (US$9.2m, £7m)
A new theme park has opened in Sanya, Hainan Island, China, with the special distinction
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
The UK is benefitting from a sharp rise in overseas visitors during Christmas – which is
Chinese tourism hotbed Hainan is set to welcome a new Hello Kitty -themed amusement park
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The government has signalled its intention to agree on an Industrial Strategy for the UK
The total number of high-end hotels in the UK has increased by 140 in the
Some of the brightest and best minds operating in the attractions industry today will come
CIDESCO, the international standard setter for the spa industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Tourism body VisitBritain says its generated more than £1bn for Britain last – equivalent to
China’s wealthy travellers are increasingly opting for customised tours when they travel abroad – a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A number of heritage projects in the Middle East and Africa have been given millions
Lagotronics Projects is set to launch a new Farm Fair dark ride in Asia next
Strong growth from a mix of overseas visitor markets made 2017 a "record year" for
Historic properties and attractions across England experienced significant growth in visitor numbers in 2017. VisitEngland’s
Jim Reid-Anderson, chair, president and CEO of Six Flags, has said there is "no restriction"
Overseas fans visiting Russia for the FIFA 2018 World Cup spent an estimated €1.3bn (US$1.5bn,
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has broken its attendance record, with more than 7.35
Boutique fitness franchise YourZone45 has secured investment and executive support from fitness industry specialists Mhairi
Work has begun on relocating Championship football club Aston Villa's training ground, in order to
The Gym Group is to buy 13 sites from easyGym in a deal worth £20.6m,
A collection of 41 organisations across China have come together in efforts to better protect
French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a National Lottery, created to fund heritage and art
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
Unesco has sent out a message on Earth Day 2018, calling for an end to
A new attraction has opened up high on the Rock of Gibraltar, with Star Wars
Following a recent entry fee hike for New York’s Met museum, it has been suggested
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
VisitBritain has agreed commercial deals with destination management companies for the first time, in order
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo, Japan, is about to launch a new polar bear exhibit,
After bringing global IP The Walking Dead to its popular Fright Night events last October,
A new study looking at the effects of “Lates” events in the UK and overseas
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls has said that he wants visitors to “bring adventure to millions”,
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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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