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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Smoking news

An NHS body has told obese patients to lose weight or face delays in having
People with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, with men who have the
Three-quarters of people in Hertfordshire need to significantly improve their health, according to an online
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading policymakers to focus
The negative impact of low physical fitness on middle age men is nearly as severe
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least
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
Stress and increasing isolation will change the face of the spa and wellness industry, says
Dutch architecture studio Concrete have helped design their own restaurant brand inspired by Asian street
A series of practical policy interventions to tackle physical inactivity could prevent nearly 12,000 deaths
There has been an evolution in workplace wellness, says Michael Monsod, director of operations –
As little as 30 minutes of exercise per week has the potential to significantly reduce
A leading architect in the conscious cities movement – which is exploring how architecture and
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A BMX and skate park has opened within an old Victorian bathing house beneath the
Middle-aged Brits are being encouraged to reassess their lifestyles with the aid of an online
Public Health England (PHE) has today (7 March) launched a major new campaign which aims
Fitness First has made waves across the internet with a new campaign promoting its BioScore
Public Health England (PHE) has highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in mid
Sporting Memories – the charitable foundation which uses sport and social activities to tackle dementia,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Young people living in poverty are being priced out of sport participation, with the cost
The morning session of day two of the Global Wellness Summit 2015, began with a
Spending all day sitting down may not just be bad for your backside: it could
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the best
With sitting frequently dubbed ‘the new smoking,’ a team of scientists have sought to tackle
A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week
Men who take muscle-building pills and powders are more likely to develop testicular cancer, according
Aside from helping to combat ageing, reduce risk of life-threatening conditions and improve brain function,
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Health experts are urging obese women to adopt healthier lifestyles, following research suggesting they have
Lawmakers in Vietnam are looking to turn Hanoi's major tourist sites and workplaces in the
Efforts to overcome physical inactivity need to driven by positive changes that embed activity into
Susie Ellis, president & CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, has shared exclusively with Spa
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
A new study that followed nearly 70,000 women for two decades has found that three
ukactive has won the Trade Body Campaign of the Year award for its Turning the
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

Smoking news

An NHS body has told obese patients to lose weight or face delays in having
People with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, with men who have the
Three-quarters of people in Hertfordshire need to significantly improve their health, according to an online
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading policymakers to focus
The negative impact of low physical fitness on middle age men is nearly as severe
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least
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
Stress and increasing isolation will change the face of the spa and wellness industry, says
Dutch architecture studio Concrete have helped design their own restaurant brand inspired by Asian street
A series of practical policy interventions to tackle physical inactivity could prevent nearly 12,000 deaths
There has been an evolution in workplace wellness, says Michael Monsod, director of operations –
As little as 30 minutes of exercise per week has the potential to significantly reduce
A leading architect in the conscious cities movement – which is exploring how architecture and
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A BMX and skate park has opened within an old Victorian bathing house beneath the
Middle-aged Brits are being encouraged to reassess their lifestyles with the aid of an online
Public Health England (PHE) has today (7 March) launched a major new campaign which aims
Fitness First has made waves across the internet with a new campaign promoting its BioScore
Public Health England (PHE) has highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in mid
Sporting Memories – the charitable foundation which uses sport and social activities to tackle dementia,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Young people living in poverty are being priced out of sport participation, with the cost
The morning session of day two of the Global Wellness Summit 2015, began with a
Spending all day sitting down may not just be bad for your backside: it could
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the best
With sitting frequently dubbed ‘the new smoking,’ a team of scientists have sought to tackle
A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week
Men who take muscle-building pills and powders are more likely to develop testicular cancer, according
Aside from helping to combat ageing, reduce risk of life-threatening conditions and improve brain function,
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Health experts are urging obese women to adopt healthier lifestyles, following research suggesting they have
Lawmakers in Vietnam are looking to turn Hanoi's major tourist sites and workplaces in the
Efforts to overcome physical inactivity need to driven by positive changes that embed activity into
Susie Ellis, president & CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, has shared exclusively with Spa
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
A new study that followed nearly 70,000 women for two decades has found that three
ukactive has won the Trade Body Campaign of the Year award for its Turning the
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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