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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

survey news

The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Celebrating 25 years of leading the fitness and wellness industry in one-to-one meeting events, Sibec
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
The 2023 Workforce State of Mind Survey is now live and available for all professionals
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
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
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
A new survey has been launched to review shifts in wages and employment in the
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600
The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, has announced that
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, will take place
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Doing the recommended amount of exercise during weekends is just as beneficial as spreading physical
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 11th volume of its Consumer Snapshot
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Innovatise’s myFitApp has been chosen as the Mind Body Boost project App provider. The Mind
More than 100 industry delegates met in person at the annual active-net event at Eastwood
Singing, listening to or playing music can improve mental wellbeing and quality of life, according
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
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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

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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

survey news

The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Celebrating 25 years of leading the fitness and wellness industry in one-to-one meeting events, Sibec
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
The 2023 Workforce State of Mind Survey is now live and available for all professionals
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
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
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
A new survey has been launched to review shifts in wages and employment in the
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600
The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, has announced that
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Questex’s Sibec Europe-UK, Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the fitness industry, will take place
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Doing the recommended amount of exercise during weekends is just as beneficial as spreading physical
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 11th volume of its Consumer Snapshot
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Innovatise’s myFitApp has been chosen as the Mind Body Boost project App provider. The Mind
More than 100 industry delegates met in person at the annual active-net event at Eastwood
Singing, listening to or playing music can improve mental wellbeing and quality of life, according
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
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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