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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Equipment news

The North Wales Indoor Athletics Centre at Deeside College has been officially opened by former
Access to gyms for wheelchair users is still unsatisfactory according to recent research from the
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is to open its new spa to guests in March. The
English culture secretary Tessa Jowell said yesterday that London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic
Health and fitness operators are pulling out the stops to help victims of the Tsunami
Star Trac and Mad Dogg Athletics, creators of Spinning®, are to unveil three new Spinner®
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
GS Hotels & Resorts is to roll out its Wren’s health and spa brand in
Concord Sports Centre is to join forces with four schools this month (January) following the
Lifestyle Family Fitness, one of the largest privately held co-ed fitness chains in Florida, has
As part of 2012 Day – 20 December – London 2012’s logo was projected onto
Irish health and fitness club chain Jackie Skelly Fitness is to invest 3m euros (£2m)
Celebrity trainer Kevin Barclay-Webb is expanding his Fitness Lounge concept overseas following its UK debut.
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
The San Babila Sport Club has opened in Milan. Owned by Alessandro Tavallini, the club
A fitness equipment supplier has become one of the first companies in Turkey to enter
The Marriot Hotel in Amman, Jordan, has refurbished its 80sq m health and fitness club
Fitness equipment supplier Star Trac has strengthened its distribution in Europe with the acquisition of
A new survey of UK arts attractions across the UK has found that the majority
The Sawgrass Marriott Resort in America will be opening a 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) spa
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Corporate health club management company Neal Training is to develop its executive club concept after
Charitable organisation Coventry Sports Foundation has upgraded its health club facilities at Centre AT7, The
Air Machine has just introduced C-Line, a new range of CV equipment. The collection consists
CV fitness products group Star Trac has aquired Flex Fitness Inc., the California-based strength equipment
Philip Knight, one of the founders of sportswear company Nike, is resigning as its president
Style Fitness, one of the largest fitness retailers in the UK, is to become Johnson
Training company Boxercise is to launch a new range of boxing kit for 2005. The
Marston Hotels has opened a new spa and leisure club as part of a £3.5m
Pulse Fitness has reported a particularly successful month in Ireland. The company has secured a
Carrefour Health and Fitness has appointed Mark Allden as manager of its seventh site, located
Tri-Golf has been launched this autumn to introduce primary school pupils to the game of
Caroline Hayward is to join fitness equipment and training provider Keiser, as head of the
A revolutionary new design of dumbbell has been launched by E.XF Fitness Equipment. Called the
Two heavyweights in the health club industry have launched an investment vehicle to capitalise on
Three health club industry figures have launched an investment vehicle to capitalise on new opportunities
The RAF has installed the Fitlinxx gym management system at its Innsworth and Wittering stations
Hilton International will open its first Hilton Worldwide Resort in Evian, France, in 2006. The
Gold’s Gym, one of the world’s largest health club chains, is launching its franchise system
Gold’s Gym, one of the world’s largest health club chains, is launching its franchise system
Compact Fitness is a new London based company set up to import and distribute a
Technogym has extended its Excite™ range of equipment with the launch at LIW of the
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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 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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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
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
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
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: 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: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Equipment news

The North Wales Indoor Athletics Centre at Deeside College has been officially opened by former
Access to gyms for wheelchair users is still unsatisfactory according to recent research from the
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is to open its new spa to guests in March. The
English culture secretary Tessa Jowell said yesterday that London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic
Health and fitness operators are pulling out the stops to help victims of the Tsunami
Star Trac and Mad Dogg Athletics, creators of Spinning®, are to unveil three new Spinner®
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
GS Hotels & Resorts is to roll out its Wren’s health and spa brand in
Concord Sports Centre is to join forces with four schools this month (January) following the
Lifestyle Family Fitness, one of the largest privately held co-ed fitness chains in Florida, has
As part of 2012 Day – 20 December – London 2012’s logo was projected onto
Irish health and fitness club chain Jackie Skelly Fitness is to invest 3m euros (£2m)
Celebrity trainer Kevin Barclay-Webb is expanding his Fitness Lounge concept overseas following its UK debut.
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
The San Babila Sport Club has opened in Milan. Owned by Alessandro Tavallini, the club
A fitness equipment supplier has become one of the first companies in Turkey to enter
The Marriot Hotel in Amman, Jordan, has refurbished its 80sq m health and fitness club
Fitness equipment supplier Star Trac has strengthened its distribution in Europe with the acquisition of
A new survey of UK arts attractions across the UK has found that the majority
The Sawgrass Marriott Resort in America will be opening a 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) spa
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Corporate health club management company Neal Training is to develop its executive club concept after
Charitable organisation Coventry Sports Foundation has upgraded its health club facilities at Centre AT7, The
Air Machine has just introduced C-Line, a new range of CV equipment. The collection consists
CV fitness products group Star Trac has aquired Flex Fitness Inc., the California-based strength equipment
Philip Knight, one of the founders of sportswear company Nike, is resigning as its president
Style Fitness, one of the largest fitness retailers in the UK, is to become Johnson
Training company Boxercise is to launch a new range of boxing kit for 2005. The
Marston Hotels has opened a new spa and leisure club as part of a £3.5m
Pulse Fitness has reported a particularly successful month in Ireland. The company has secured a
Carrefour Health and Fitness has appointed Mark Allden as manager of its seventh site, located
Tri-Golf has been launched this autumn to introduce primary school pupils to the game of
Caroline Hayward is to join fitness equipment and training provider Keiser, as head of the
A revolutionary new design of dumbbell has been launched by E.XF Fitness Equipment. Called the
Two heavyweights in the health club industry have launched an investment vehicle to capitalise on
Three health club industry figures have launched an investment vehicle to capitalise on new opportunities
The RAF has installed the Fitlinxx gym management system at its Innsworth and Wittering stations
Hilton International will open its first Hilton Worldwide Resort in Evian, France, in 2006. The
Gold’s Gym, one of the world’s largest health club chains, is launching its franchise system
Gold’s Gym, one of the world’s largest health club chains, is launching its franchise system
Compact Fitness is a new London based company set up to import and distribute a
Technogym has extended its Excite™ range of equipment with the launch at LIW of the
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
4501 - 4525 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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 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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
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: 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: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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