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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

economy news

Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Fitness First’s annual Red Monday campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023,
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
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
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Hospitality giant Accor has unveiled a new white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Wisdom Works Group (WWG) has launched a study into leadership across the global wellness economy,
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
London's Science Museum has opened a new gallery which seeks to change young people's perceptions
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
A global pandemic, a war in Ukraine and the repercussions of climate change are just
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Merlin Entertainments Group has revealed plans for a new Legoland theme park near Charleroi Airport
Spa and hotel textiles and flip-flop supplier, BC SoftWear, has launched a flip-flop recycling initiative
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Alchemy Wellness Resorts is a new hospitality and wellness management company spearheaded by Tammy Pahel
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has kicked off the sixth season of its wellness podcast
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Core Health & Fitness, a portfolio company of US-based private equity firm Gainline Capital Partners
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Bernard Donoghue, director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), has been awarded an
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
Museum of London in the UK will move to its new home in Smithfield in
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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.
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
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

economy news

Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Fitness First’s annual Red Monday campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023,
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
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
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
Hospitality giant Accor has unveiled a new white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Wisdom Works Group (WWG) has launched a study into leadership across the global wellness economy,
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
London's Science Museum has opened a new gallery which seeks to change young people's perceptions
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
A global pandemic, a war in Ukraine and the repercussions of climate change are just
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Merlin Entertainments Group has revealed plans for a new Legoland theme park near Charleroi Airport
Spa and hotel textiles and flip-flop supplier, BC SoftWear, has launched a flip-flop recycling initiative
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Alchemy Wellness Resorts is a new hospitality and wellness management company spearheaded by Tammy Pahel
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has kicked off the sixth season of its wellness podcast
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Core Health & Fitness, a portfolio company of US-based private equity firm Gainline Capital Partners
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Bernard Donoghue, director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), has been awarded an
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
Museum of London in the UK will move to its new home in Smithfield in
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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.
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
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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