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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID-19 news

Spanish skincare and spa brand, Natura Bissé, is joining together with its UK and Irish
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
IAAPA has cancelled this year's Attractions Expo in Orlando and pivoted to a digital event,
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Before the pandemic, spas were beginning to experiment with wellbeing-boosting arts-based activities – anything from
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has hired a personal trainer to help him get fit
Industry event, the World Spa and Wellness Convention, has been delayed due to COVID-19, according
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more
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
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine have found Kundalini yoga is effective in relieving
The Czech Republic is being injected with a package worth CZK 1bn (€38.3mn, £34.5mn, US$45.3)
New research from industry body, ukactive, has found gyms are almost risk-free environments for COVID-19,
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As the government announced its new obesity strategy to limit the impact of a potential
Health and fitness and leisure businesses in the UK will find out in September if
IHRSA announced this evening (19 August) that Joe Moore is standing down as president and
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
Spa operator Champneys is set to open its first property in the North of England
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
Close-contact services, including facials, can recommence in England as of Saturday 15 August, following a
According to Resense COO, Emma Darby, domestic markets have always been a crucial target audience,
Spa software company, Zenoti, is partnering with RUSH Hair and Beauty Salons to provide advanced
A government investment of £1.75bn – to pay 50 per cent of rents across the
The organising committee of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have shelved plans to create an
Dr Nicola Finley, doctor and integrative medicine practitioner at Canyon Ranch, Tucson, spoke with GWI’s
Health clubs and gyms in Catalonia have reopened their doors once for a second time,
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
English Premiership rugby club Wasps has installed a heat camera at its Broadstreet training facility
Today (10 August) is the last day for companies to enter the follow-up survey to
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Glen Ivy Hot Springs in California has reopened with a new private outdoor wellness ‘staycation’
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
The industry is missing a trick in failing to engage with people who are new to exercise. We’re lacking when it comes to onboarding
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
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
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
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
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
Recovery
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

COVID-19 news

Spanish skincare and spa brand, Natura Bissé, is joining together with its UK and Irish
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
IAAPA has cancelled this year's Attractions Expo in Orlando and pivoted to a digital event,
In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Before the pandemic, spas were beginning to experiment with wellbeing-boosting arts-based activities – anything from
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has hired a personal trainer to help him get fit
Industry event, the World Spa and Wellness Convention, has been delayed due to COVID-19, according
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more
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
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine have found Kundalini yoga is effective in relieving
The Czech Republic is being injected with a package worth CZK 1bn (€38.3mn, £34.5mn, US$45.3)
New research from industry body, ukactive, has found gyms are almost risk-free environments for COVID-19,
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As the government announced its new obesity strategy to limit the impact of a potential
Health and fitness and leisure businesses in the UK will find out in September if
IHRSA announced this evening (19 August) that Joe Moore is standing down as president and
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
Spa operator Champneys is set to open its first property in the North of England
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
Close-contact services, including facials, can recommence in England as of Saturday 15 August, following a
According to Resense COO, Emma Darby, domestic markets have always been a crucial target audience,
Spa software company, Zenoti, is partnering with RUSH Hair and Beauty Salons to provide advanced
A government investment of £1.75bn – to pay 50 per cent of rents across the
The organising committee of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have shelved plans to create an
Dr Nicola Finley, doctor and integrative medicine practitioner at Canyon Ranch, Tucson, spoke with GWI’s
Health clubs and gyms in Catalonia have reopened their doors once for a second time,
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
English Premiership rugby club Wasps has installed a heat camera at its Broadstreet training facility
Today (10 August) is the last day for companies to enter the follow-up survey to
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Glen Ivy Hot Springs in California has reopened with a new private outdoor wellness ‘staycation’
451 - 475 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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