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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Stretch news

The Shirodhara Massage Bed is Esthetica ’s multipurpose massage table solution, designed for both oil
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Luxury beachfront hotel The Nici in Bournemouth, UK, is planning to unveil the coastal town's
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
WellnessSpace Brands, recently rebranded from HydroMassage, has opened pre-orders for its CryoLounge+ chair – a
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Known for shaking up the spa industry with its fashionable yet practical therapist wear, Noel
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
High-end French hotel The Ritz Paris has reopened the doors to its spa following a
The first Holmes Place Boutique Studio, which provides group classes in a small, intimate format,
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Pound, known for its drumbeat-driven cardio sessions – has revealed a new iteration of its
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, has opened the doors
Parkour Generations has joined forces with Gymbox to bring parkour into the UK’s mainstream fitness
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Global spa brand ESPA has produced exclusive wellness programming, named Meaningful Wellness Journeys, for select
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
British spa and bodycare brand Elemental Herbology has recently launched a permanent residency at The
Italian destination spa and resort Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany has begun a
Gurney’s Montauk Resort in Long Island, US, has relaunched its Seawater Spa following a US$20m
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have been selected as the architect for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall
Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its
Deborah Szekely, philanthropist, social activist, teacher and entrepreneur, has been inducted into the Wellness Hall
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
Hospitality group Banyan Tree Group has launched a new wellbeing brand named Banyan Tree Veya
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
British spa and skincare brand Moss of the Isles has partnered with luxury five-star London
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Auberge Resorts Collection has opened a brand new oceanfront resort and spa destination in Kanai,
Thalgo has formulated a new five-step spa treatment and retail range in collaboration with Ayurvedic
Boxx has launched a new generation punch bag and smart punch trackers that work with
Luxury health club operator, Third Space, has opened the doors to its latest club in
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
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
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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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
Specifier
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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
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

Stretch news

The Shirodhara Massage Bed is Esthetica ’s multipurpose massage table solution, designed for both oil
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Luxury beachfront hotel The Nici in Bournemouth, UK, is planning to unveil the coastal town's
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
WellnessSpace Brands, recently rebranded from HydroMassage, has opened pre-orders for its CryoLounge+ chair – a
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Known for shaking up the spa industry with its fashionable yet practical therapist wear, Noel
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
High-end French hotel The Ritz Paris has reopened the doors to its spa following a
The first Holmes Place Boutique Studio, which provides group classes in a small, intimate format,
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Pound, known for its drumbeat-driven cardio sessions – has revealed a new iteration of its
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, has opened the doors
Parkour Generations has joined forces with Gymbox to bring parkour into the UK’s mainstream fitness
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Global spa brand ESPA has produced exclusive wellness programming, named Meaningful Wellness Journeys, for select
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
British spa and bodycare brand Elemental Herbology has recently launched a permanent residency at The
Italian destination spa and resort Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany has begun a
Gurney’s Montauk Resort in Long Island, US, has relaunched its Seawater Spa following a US$20m
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have been selected as the architect for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall
Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its
Deborah Szekely, philanthropist, social activist, teacher and entrepreneur, has been inducted into the Wellness Hall
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
Hospitality group Banyan Tree Group has launched a new wellbeing brand named Banyan Tree Veya
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
British spa and skincare brand Moss of the Isles has partnered with luxury five-star London
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Auberge Resorts Collection has opened a brand new oceanfront resort and spa destination in Kanai,
Thalgo has formulated a new five-step spa treatment and retail range in collaboration with Ayurvedic
Boxx has launched a new generation punch bag and smart punch trackers that work with
Luxury health club operator, Third Space, has opened the doors to its latest club in
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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