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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Viva news

Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
ukactive has called on the UK government to draft a new National Physical Activity Plan
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
Physical activity body, ukactive, has revealed plans to create a new sector standard for active
Designs have been revealed for the world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility, to be located
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
GSN Planet (GSN) has recently unveiled a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the global
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's proposals to support the economy through the next six months of the
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
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
Today (10 August) is the last day for companies to enter the follow-up survey to
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet will open a museum celebrating the company history next month
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is one of the foremost bodies when it comes
A total of £195m of National Lottery funding has been made available to help the
The UK's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) will meet this week to hear
All of the national parks in Congo and Rwanda featuring primates have closed their doors
Local residents and businesses have come to the aid of a zoo which said it
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has sent an open letter to the world's
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
The Natural History Museum (NHM) has announced a new strategy outlining the role it will
Krefeld Zoo in Germany is to reopen today following the devastating fire in its Great
Fear The Walking Dead Survival, an immersive walk-through experience, based on the hit AMC television
Clare Anderson, the founder of brands Lava Shells and kokolokahi, has launched a product house
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
New York-based real estate investors Bridgeton have converted a former button and ribbon factory in
The launch of the Eco Resort Network has been announced for 2020, with an event
Australian health club operator Viva Leisure has acquired eight Healthworks Fitness Centres in the state
The Victoria Theatre, the oldest in the Australian state of New South Wales, is to
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
Female-only fitness franchise Vivafit has opened its fifth studio in India – a 110sq m
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Gympass has reinforced its leading position in the corporate fitness market, topping 2,000 fitness facilities
A €20m (US$22.4m, £18m) loan from the French Development Agency (FDA) is to be used
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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: 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: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Viva news

Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
ukactive has called on the UK government to draft a new National Physical Activity Plan
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
Physical activity body, ukactive, has revealed plans to create a new sector standard for active
Designs have been revealed for the world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility, to be located
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
GSN Planet (GSN) has recently unveiled a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the global
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's proposals to support the economy through the next six months of the
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
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
Today (10 August) is the last day for companies to enter the follow-up survey to
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet will open a museum celebrating the company history next month
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is one of the foremost bodies when it comes
A total of £195m of National Lottery funding has been made available to help the
The UK's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) will meet this week to hear
All of the national parks in Congo and Rwanda featuring primates have closed their doors
Local residents and businesses have come to the aid of a zoo which said it
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has sent an open letter to the world's
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
The Natural History Museum (NHM) has announced a new strategy outlining the role it will
Krefeld Zoo in Germany is to reopen today following the devastating fire in its Great
Fear The Walking Dead Survival, an immersive walk-through experience, based on the hit AMC television
Clare Anderson, the founder of brands Lava Shells and kokolokahi, has launched a product house
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
New York-based real estate investors Bridgeton have converted a former button and ribbon factory in
The launch of the Eco Resort Network has been announced for 2020, with an event
Australian health club operator Viva Leisure has acquired eight Healthworks Fitness Centres in the state
The Victoria Theatre, the oldest in the Australian state of New South Wales, is to
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
Female-only fitness franchise Vivafit has opened its fifth studio in India – a 110sq m
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Gympass has reinforced its leading position in the corporate fitness market, topping 2,000 fitness facilities
A €20m (US$22.4m, £18m) loan from the French Development Agency (FDA) is to be used
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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: 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: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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