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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

retirement news

Entrepreneur Chris Lane has come out of retirement, buying and rebranding a former Virgin Active
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has appointed Steve Brown as its new CEO, with the
Marty Sklar – the legendary Disney Imagineer and IAAPA Hall of Famer who played a
Six Flags has enjoyed a successful second quarter, with the operator recording record revenues for
Six Flags has announced the retirement of its president and CEO John Duffey just 17
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The US$305m (€278.2m, £235.1m) Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is celebrating its grand
Canyon Ranch founders Melvin and Enid Zuckerman, along with Jerrold Cohen are retiring from the
The chief executive of the organisation that runs some of Sheffield’s key leisure, wellbeing and
Attracting key decision makers from every sector of the wellness industry, the 11th annual Global
Inside sources at Disney have hinted that Bob Iger’s stint at the head of the
US-based health and wellness technology company GlobalFit has named Anthony J. Frick as its new
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
Two-thirds (65.6 per cent) of adults aged between 50 and 70 years old – known
Former Leicester Tigers and England international rugby player Leon Lloyd will address active-net 2017 delegates
Plans are in the works to develop a multi-million pound aquarium project in Southampton, combining
Gillian Thomas, CEO of the under-development US$307m (€283.5m, £214.1m) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of
There are changes at the top for Places for People Leisure (PfPL), with two mainstays
Society is moving from retirement living to wellness communities, according to Ingo Schweder, CEO of
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Leon Lloyd, the former Leicester Tigers rugby player, has joined athlete transition foundation Switch The
Middle-aged Brits are being encouraged to reassess their lifestyles with the aid of an online
Public Health England (PHE) has today (7 March) launched a major new campaign which aims
Jack Lindquist, a legend within the attractions industry and Disneyland’s first president, has died aged
Country music legend Kenny Rogers has floated the idea of developing his own theme park,
Sports governing bodies will have to demonstrate projects that have a “meaningful, measurable impact” on
The hotel in Torquay made famous by John Cleese’s classic comedy Fawlty Towers is due
LiveWire and Culture Warrington have appointed Emma Hutchinson as new joint managing director, following last
Alton Towers is to cut around ten per cent of its work force following a
Life Fitness has expanded its presence into the fast-growing active ageing fitness market through parent
Six time Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has invested in Pure Gym and
The National Gallery of London has announced Dr Gabriele Finaldi as its new director, following
A Grade II-listed building that was historically home to a giant mill in the English
The Walt Disney Company has posted its third quarter results for 2014, with revenue in
North County Leisure’s (NCL) deputy chief executive and director of operations Darren Lamb has been
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee has joined forces with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
A growing body of research is serving to underline the importance of an active childhood
A former Energie site in Rotherham has been given a £1.2m refurbishment and become the
Tim Lamb, chief executive of the Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA), has announced his intention
World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist Beth Tweddle has retired from elite sport to set
Venture capital firm, Pacific Investment House (APIH), has successfully completed its round one funding for
Freedom Leisure has announced that its Managing Director, Jeff Hart, will retire on 30th September,
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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: 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: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
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
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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

retirement news

Entrepreneur Chris Lane has come out of retirement, buying and rebranding a former Virgin Active
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has appointed Steve Brown as its new CEO, with the
Marty Sklar – the legendary Disney Imagineer and IAAPA Hall of Famer who played a
Six Flags has enjoyed a successful second quarter, with the operator recording record revenues for
Six Flags has announced the retirement of its president and CEO John Duffey just 17
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The US$305m (€278.2m, £235.1m) Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is celebrating its grand
Canyon Ranch founders Melvin and Enid Zuckerman, along with Jerrold Cohen are retiring from the
The chief executive of the organisation that runs some of Sheffield’s key leisure, wellbeing and
Attracting key decision makers from every sector of the wellness industry, the 11th annual Global
Inside sources at Disney have hinted that Bob Iger’s stint at the head of the
US-based health and wellness technology company GlobalFit has named Anthony J. Frick as its new
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
Two-thirds (65.6 per cent) of adults aged between 50 and 70 years old – known
Former Leicester Tigers and England international rugby player Leon Lloyd will address active-net 2017 delegates
Plans are in the works to develop a multi-million pound aquarium project in Southampton, combining
Gillian Thomas, CEO of the under-development US$307m (€283.5m, £214.1m) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of
There are changes at the top for Places for People Leisure (PfPL), with two mainstays
Society is moving from retirement living to wellness communities, according to Ingo Schweder, CEO of
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Leon Lloyd, the former Leicester Tigers rugby player, has joined athlete transition foundation Switch The
Middle-aged Brits are being encouraged to reassess their lifestyles with the aid of an online
Public Health England (PHE) has today (7 March) launched a major new campaign which aims
Jack Lindquist, a legend within the attractions industry and Disneyland’s first president, has died aged
Country music legend Kenny Rogers has floated the idea of developing his own theme park,
Sports governing bodies will have to demonstrate projects that have a “meaningful, measurable impact” on
The hotel in Torquay made famous by John Cleese’s classic comedy Fawlty Towers is due
LiveWire and Culture Warrington have appointed Emma Hutchinson as new joint managing director, following last
Alton Towers is to cut around ten per cent of its work force following a
Life Fitness has expanded its presence into the fast-growing active ageing fitness market through parent
Six time Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has invested in Pure Gym and
The National Gallery of London has announced Dr Gabriele Finaldi as its new director, following
A Grade II-listed building that was historically home to a giant mill in the English
The Walt Disney Company has posted its third quarter results for 2014, with revenue in
North County Leisure’s (NCL) deputy chief executive and director of operations Darren Lamb has been
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee has joined forces with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
A growing body of research is serving to underline the importance of an active childhood
A former Energie site in Rotherham has been given a £1.2m refurbishment and become the
Tim Lamb, chief executive of the Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA), has announced his intention
World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist Beth Tweddle has retired from elite sport to set
Venture capital firm, Pacific Investment House (APIH), has successfully completed its round one funding for
Freedom Leisure has announced that its Managing Director, Jeff Hart, will retire on 30th September,
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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: 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: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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