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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

racing news

Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Operating at the extreme edge of performance, a race team requires every element and working
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Generation Z (Gen Z) has been cited as the next big generation of consumers that
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is gearing up to open a brand new property in
Celebrated as one of America’s most popular spa destinations, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
Swiss skincare and spa brand Valmont has launched the Luminosity line powered by plants and
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
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
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness equipment
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
Ineos Hygienics will be on hand at the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix this
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Visitor attractions designer Extreme Engineering has secured a US patent for a coaster design which
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Italian destination spa Preidlhof in South Tyrol is welcoming back guests with new retreats, signature
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another
April marks the launch of Earth Month, an initiative close to spa skincare specialist Comfort
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
Six Senses’ highly anticipated retreat in Israel’s Southern Negev Desert is set to open on
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled an additional £700m funding boost for sports and culture, as
A museum charting the history of transport and motor vehicles is set to anchor a
Design specialist BRC Imagination Arts (BRC) has been selected to design and produce the World
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
A third (32 per cent) of US health club members remain unable to attend their
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of its
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
New research from industry body, ukactive, has found gyms are almost risk-free environments for COVID-19,
UK consumer confidence has improved significantly since the beginning of the lockdown, with a fifth
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
Fitness expert and television host, Jessie Pavelka has collaborated with Fisikal, experts in digital management
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
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
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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.
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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
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.
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

racing news

Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Operating at the extreme edge of performance, a race team requires every element and working
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Generation Z (Gen Z) has been cited as the next big generation of consumers that
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is gearing up to open a brand new property in
Celebrated as one of America’s most popular spa destinations, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
Swiss skincare and spa brand Valmont has launched the Luminosity line powered by plants and
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
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
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness equipment
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
Ineos Hygienics will be on hand at the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix this
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Visitor attractions designer Extreme Engineering has secured a US patent for a coaster design which
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Italian destination spa Preidlhof in South Tyrol is welcoming back guests with new retreats, signature
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another
April marks the launch of Earth Month, an initiative close to spa skincare specialist Comfort
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
Six Senses’ highly anticipated retreat in Israel’s Southern Negev Desert is set to open on
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled an additional £700m funding boost for sports and culture, as
A museum charting the history of transport and motor vehicles is set to anchor a
Design specialist BRC Imagination Arts (BRC) has been selected to design and produce the World
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
A third (32 per cent) of US health club members remain unable to attend their
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of its
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
New research from industry body, ukactive, has found gyms are almost risk-free environments for COVID-19,
UK consumer confidence has improved significantly since the beginning of the lockdown, with a fifth
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
Fitness expert and television host, Jessie Pavelka has collaborated with Fisikal, experts in digital management
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
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
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
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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