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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Strength training news

US-based luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is going to launch its first East
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
David Lloyd Clubs has launched a new family-focused programme in response to the trend of
Hammer Strength, the number one brand in performance strength training, is adding to its portfolio
A new study has suggested that strength training can result in people losing around a
Digital fitness coaching firm Asensei has released an API platform which allows developers of connected
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
Eleiko’s Öppen Collars have been designed to easily secure barbell weights, for improved performance and
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Eleiko, a leading manufacturer and supplier of strength equipment, is set to build a new
People with depression should be prescribed exercise and then monitored for the first 12 weeks
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
Strength training has purpose and appeals to members of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
Core Health & Fitness, an industry leader in commercial fitness products, has revealed a partnership
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
Life Fitness has launched a new line of strength equipment targeting the commercial market. The
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts, announces the launch
Research has suggested that some of the benefits of aerobic exercise may be reduced by
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, US, is the world’s first hotel to feature Tonal, an
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020
• New training program Immunity Boost to strengthen the immune system • Mobile training slot
OYO Fitness is looking to benefit from the rapid growth in people looking for at-home
Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
Boutique Fitness equipment manufacturer, EXF Fitness, has recently completed its fifth installation project for luxury
The Third Space has opened its sixth full-service club in Islington, London. Located at the
Auro, a London-based fitness tech start-up, has developed a motivational fitness app that delivers audible
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
David Lloyd Clubs has revealed plans to spin off its HIIT-based group exercise format Blaze
US-based boutique fitness operator Rumble has revealed the first two locations for its new studio
Nautilus, a strength training brand owned by Core Health & Fitness, has created an award
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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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HCM magazine
Opinion
The industry is missing a trick in failing to engage with people who are new to exercise. We’re lacking when it comes to onboarding
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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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
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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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Featured supplier news
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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.
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
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Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
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Featured press releases
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Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
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Salt therapy products
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
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Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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
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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
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Strength training news

US-based luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is going to launch its first East
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
Elevate
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
David Lloyd Clubs has launched a new family-focused programme in response to the trend of
Hammer Strength, the number one brand in performance strength training, is adding to its portfolio
A new study has suggested that strength training can result in people losing around a
Digital fitness coaching firm Asensei has released an API platform which allows developers of connected
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
Eleiko’s Öppen Collars have been designed to easily secure barbell weights, for improved performance and
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
Eleiko, a leading manufacturer and supplier of strength equipment, is set to build a new
People with depression should be prescribed exercise and then monitored for the first 12 weeks
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
Strength training has purpose and appeals to members of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
Core Health & Fitness, an industry leader in commercial fitness products, has revealed a partnership
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
Life Fitness has launched a new line of strength equipment targeting the commercial market. The
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts, announces the launch
Research has suggested that some of the benefits of aerobic exercise may be reduced by
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, US, is the world’s first hotel to feature Tonal, an
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020
• New training program Immunity Boost to strengthen the immune system • Mobile training slot
OYO Fitness is looking to benefit from the rapid growth in people looking for at-home
Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
Boutique Fitness equipment manufacturer, EXF Fitness, has recently completed its fifth installation project for luxury
The Third Space has opened its sixth full-service club in Islington, London. Located at the
Auro, a London-based fitness tech start-up, has developed a motivational fitness app that delivers audible
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
David Lloyd Clubs has revealed plans to spin off its HIIT-based group exercise format Blaze
US-based boutique fitness operator Rumble has revealed the first two locations for its new studio
Nautilus, a strength training brand owned by Core Health & Fitness, has created an award
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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