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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

reopen news

US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
California’s historic Murrieta Hot Springs has been purchased for US$50m (€51m, £44.4m) by Olympus Real
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
High-end French hotel The Ritz Paris has reopened the doors to its spa following a
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is continuing its strategic global growth plan and will open its
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
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
Italian destination spa and resort Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany has begun a
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Capitalizing on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, UK has reopened following a £68.25m refurbishment which took five
Dr Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, the resort and spa claimed to first bring
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
The ‘health seeker’ is a term being used a lot within fitness right now, as
Milan-based wellness thermal spa operator QC Terme Spas & Resorts is on track to open
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Nuffield Health has reopened the historic Barbican health club in London, as part of ambitious
Mindbody has published the 2021 edition of its annual State of the Spa and Salon
A return to 'normality' following the easing of lockdown restrictions has enabled European fitness giant
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service that enables people to
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
New Zealand is set to welcome a brand new sustainable wellness tourism project on 23
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
As spas reopen after more than a year of fluctuating restrictions, spa operators face a
Spa and salon software provider Zenoti has announced it's completed the acquisition of SuperSalon software.
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Specifier
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

reopen news

US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
California’s historic Murrieta Hot Springs has been purchased for US$50m (€51m, £44.4m) by Olympus Real
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
High-end French hotel The Ritz Paris has reopened the doors to its spa following a
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
A Tangled -themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is continuing its strategic global growth plan and will open its
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
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
Italian destination spa and resort Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany has begun a
Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact
Capitalizing on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, UK has reopened following a £68.25m refurbishment which took five
Dr Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, the resort and spa claimed to first bring
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
The ‘health seeker’ is a term being used a lot within fitness right now, as
Milan-based wellness thermal spa operator QC Terme Spas & Resorts is on track to open
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Nuffield Health has reopened the historic Barbican health club in London, as part of ambitious
Mindbody has published the 2021 edition of its annual State of the Spa and Salon
A return to 'normality' following the easing of lockdown restrictions has enabled European fitness giant
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service that enables people to
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
New Zealand is set to welcome a brand new sustainable wellness tourism project on 23
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
As spas reopen after more than a year of fluctuating restrictions, spa operators face a
Spa and salon software provider Zenoti has announced it's completed the acquisition of SuperSalon software.
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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