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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

President news

Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Elevate
Elevate
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Spa industry veteran Zoe Wall has been promoted to vice president of Siro and wellness
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Northern Ireland’s award-winning spa Galgorm has announced a partnership with British skin wellness and spa
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
ISPA has unveiled a trio of extraordinary 2024 ISPA Conference Power Session keynotes featuring leadership
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Codage Paris has launched the Magistrale collection, composed of La Crème & La Crème Nuit,
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Luxury Texan retreat La Cantera Resort & Spa has appointed Anne Melby as the new
Bernard Mas, the founder of family-run French spa and skincare group Sothys International, has died
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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
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 
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Letters
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Insight
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
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Recovery
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
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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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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Company profiles
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Company profile: seca Ltd
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates

President news

Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Elevate
Elevate
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Spa industry veteran Zoe Wall has been promoted to vice president of Siro and wellness
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Northern Ireland’s award-winning spa Galgorm has announced a partnership with British skin wellness and spa
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
ISPA has unveiled a trio of extraordinary 2024 ISPA Conference Power Session keynotes featuring leadership
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Codage Paris has launched the Magistrale collection, composed of La Crème & La Crème Nuit,
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Luxury Texan retreat La Cantera Resort & Spa has appointed Anne Melby as the new
Bernard Mas, the founder of family-run French spa and skincare group Sothys International, has died
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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