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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

pandemic news

The International Spa Association (ISPA) has revealed its annual five key spa industry financial indicators
The Spa Life UK Convention 2021 promises to be a celebration of excellence and innovation,
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
In the Global Wellness Institute ’s (GWI) latest Q&A, spa and wellness icon Sue Harmsworth
A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing mass-participation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
Compagnie des Alpes has appointed Delphine Pons as general manager of its Parc Astérix theme
A new themed attraction, based on the popular I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
German skincare and spa brand Babor has unveiled two home spa collections inspired by nature
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
Luc Mayrand, who has spent the past 23 years as a Disney Imagineer, has been
In breaking news, HCM understands that David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Due to the pandemic, working from home and huge amounts of screen time have become
Fitness and health are priority areas of expenditure for consumers in six key nations around
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
Ravinia Festival, which organises the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States, is preparing
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
A new report by McKinsey & Company reveals insights into shifting consumer attitudes and behaviour
Holistic medical wellness resort The Farm at San Benito has launched new retreats at its
In August 2021, an authentic Middle Eastern retreat named Zoya Wellbeing & Health Resort Zoya
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
GM of Miraval Austin, Anthony Duggan, has been appointed area vice president of Miraval Group
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has named 12 winners of the 2021 ISPA Innovate Awards.
Industry figure and founder of Spa Balance Consulting Sonal Uberoi has penned a new book,
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
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Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
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Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

pandemic news

The International Spa Association (ISPA) has revealed its annual five key spa industry financial indicators
The Spa Life UK Convention 2021 promises to be a celebration of excellence and innovation,
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
In the Global Wellness Institute ’s (GWI) latest Q&A, spa and wellness icon Sue Harmsworth
A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing mass-participation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
Compagnie des Alpes has appointed Delphine Pons as general manager of its Parc Astérix theme
A new themed attraction, based on the popular I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
German skincare and spa brand Babor has unveiled two home spa collections inspired by nature
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
Luc Mayrand, who has spent the past 23 years as a Disney Imagineer, has been
In breaking news, HCM understands that David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Due to the pandemic, working from home and huge amounts of screen time have become
Fitness and health are priority areas of expenditure for consumers in six key nations around
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
Ravinia Festival, which organises the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States, is preparing
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
A new report by McKinsey & Company reveals insights into shifting consumer attitudes and behaviour
Holistic medical wellness resort The Farm at San Benito has launched new retreats at its
In August 2021, an authentic Middle Eastern retreat named Zoya Wellbeing & Health Resort Zoya
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
GM of Miraval Austin, Anthony Duggan, has been appointed area vice president of Miraval Group
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has named 12 winners of the 2021 ISPA Innovate Awards.
Industry figure and founder of Spa Balance Consulting Sonal Uberoi has penned a new book,
481 - 520 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: 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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