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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

lockdowns news

Fitness operator Crunch Fitness says it's continued its recovery from lockdowns, with membership levels across
Mindbody has published the 2021 edition of its annual State of the Spa and Salon
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
Children at UK schools which have adopted Active Recovery Curriculums feel fitter and stronger than
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
Spa business development company The Spa Collaborative (TSC) has launched a service called The Spa
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Marriott International's global head of spa Kenneth Ryan has revealed the company is preparing two
Minor Hotels is realising its first location in collaboration with established India-based beauty and wellness
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Post pandemic, technology continues to shape the way consumers access fitness. Apps and wearables are
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
The Gym Group aims to raise £31m from investors to fund 40 new sites around
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
US-based halotherapy equipment supplier Halotherapy Solutions has introduced a new HaloIR ADA (American Disabilities Act)
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Visitors to St Albans Cathedral in the UK will be able to spot a very
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
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HCM promotional features
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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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Interview
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
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
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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: 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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

lockdowns news

Fitness operator Crunch Fitness says it's continued its recovery from lockdowns, with membership levels across
Mindbody has published the 2021 edition of its annual State of the Spa and Salon
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
Children at UK schools which have adopted Active Recovery Curriculums feel fitter and stronger than
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
Spa business development company The Spa Collaborative (TSC) has launched a service called The Spa
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Marriott International's global head of spa Kenneth Ryan has revealed the company is preparing two
Minor Hotels is realising its first location in collaboration with established India-based beauty and wellness
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Post pandemic, technology continues to shape the way consumers access fitness. Apps and wearables are
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
The Gym Group aims to raise £31m from investors to fund 40 new sites around
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
US-based halotherapy equipment supplier Halotherapy Solutions has introduced a new HaloIR ADA (American Disabilities Act)
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
Disneyland Paris has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Disney’s Hotel New York –
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Visitors to St Albans Cathedral in the UK will be able to spot a very
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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: 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: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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