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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

local news

In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
US developer Olympus Real Estate Group has breathed new life into California's historic Murrieta Hot
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH has announced plans to expand its portfolio of premium Cheval Blanc
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Rural Scottish retreat Murrayshall Country Estate has received the green light for its £30 million
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
A chic new art-inspired spa will open in January 2024 on the French Riviera at
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Although Legionnaires' disease isn’t common, it can be serious. The disease is a severe form
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Mexican beachfront resort Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, has unveiled its revamped award-winning spa, complete with
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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
Editor's letter
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
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
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
Featured supplier news
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

local news

In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
US developer Olympus Real Estate Group has breathed new life into California's historic Murrieta Hot
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH has announced plans to expand its portfolio of premium Cheval Blanc
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Rural Scottish retreat Murrayshall Country Estate has received the green light for its £30 million
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
A chic new art-inspired spa will open in January 2024 on the French Riviera at
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Although Legionnaires' disease isn’t common, it can be serious. The disease is a severe form
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Mexican beachfront resort Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, has unveiled its revamped award-winning spa, complete with
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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