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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

wearables news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top eight wellness trends for 2019 at a
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel
Myzone, delivers a wearable and digital technology solution for the fitness industry. With the intent
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
Developer Moda has signed a pioneering partnership with wellness company Hero, which will look to
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
IHRSA, one of the biggest health and fitness shows worldwide, draws the industry’s top minds–those
Ukactive has named the 11 fitness tech disruptors that have made it to the industry
Health and fitness club professionals and operators are being invited to take part in ClubIntel’s
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Asian spa and wellness sector faces four critical challenges, according to a new report.
Low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit has teamed up with TomTom in a deal that will
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
Dutch GPS and navigation specialist TomTom was among the technology companies entering the fitness and
Wearable tech specialist Misfit cleared the awards table at CES with its first ever touchscreen
Tech firm FORTË has launched a subscription-based streaming platform, offering live and on-demand boutique fitness
Universal Orlando Resort’s new water park, Volcano Bay, will provide guests with its new Tapu
The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can track their
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
Picsolve, the image capture specialist behind photography experiences at Thorpe Park’s ‘Derren Brown’s Ghost Train’,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Health club members expect wearable technology and Netflix-style workout services to “transform” their traditional gym
Wearable tech firm Fitbit has launched its latest fitness wristbands – Charge 2 and Flex
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, skincare brand L’Oreal debuted its
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
The burgeoning wearable tech market is expected to triple in value over the next 10
Disney is planning the next steps in its MyMagic+ campaign as it eyes the fast-growing
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Fitness First will inject £86m (US$130m, €110m) into the global health club chain this year,
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
Wearable fitness devices are projected to dip in popularity in the short term, but bounce
12,300
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Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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.
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: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

wearables news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top eight wellness trends for 2019 at a
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel
Myzone, delivers a wearable and digital technology solution for the fitness industry. With the intent
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
Developer Moda has signed a pioneering partnership with wellness company Hero, which will look to
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
IHRSA, one of the biggest health and fitness shows worldwide, draws the industry’s top minds–those
Ukactive has named the 11 fitness tech disruptors that have made it to the industry
Health and fitness club professionals and operators are being invited to take part in ClubIntel’s
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Asian spa and wellness sector faces four critical challenges, according to a new report.
Low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit has teamed up with TomTom in a deal that will
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
Dutch GPS and navigation specialist TomTom was among the technology companies entering the fitness and
Wearable tech specialist Misfit cleared the awards table at CES with its first ever touchscreen
Tech firm FORTË has launched a subscription-based streaming platform, offering live and on-demand boutique fitness
Universal Orlando Resort’s new water park, Volcano Bay, will provide guests with its new Tapu
The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can track their
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
Picsolve, the image capture specialist behind photography experiences at Thorpe Park’s ‘Derren Brown’s Ghost Train’,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Health club members expect wearable technology and Netflix-style workout services to “transform” their traditional gym
Wearable tech firm Fitbit has launched its latest fitness wristbands – Charge 2 and Flex
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, skincare brand L’Oreal debuted its
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
The burgeoning wearable tech market is expected to triple in value over the next 10
Disney is planning the next steps in its MyMagic+ campaign as it eyes the fast-growing
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Fitness First will inject £86m (US$130m, €110m) into the global health club chain this year,
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
Wearable fitness devices are projected to dip in popularity in the short term, but bounce
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
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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.
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: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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