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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

covid-19 news

Luxury Thai wellness resort Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand has announced it will reopen its
Mark Tweedie has been named as the new CEO of Community Leisure UK (CLUK), the
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
The spa and wellness industry is set to witness a renewed interest in self-care, according
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, skincare brand Made for Life Organics has signed a
A new industry support association, Fitness United, launches today (1 June) to bring suppliers and
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has reopened some of its sites in Texas and
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
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
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
Following the Coronavirus pandemic, spa operators are facing new challenges and having to prepare rigorous
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Having seen COVID-19 disrupt the very functioning of cities worldwide, what would we do differently
Gympass has launched a new digital platform as a response to the increase in demand
Austrian medical health and wellness operator, Lanserhof, has launched a programme for people who’ve had
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
In some of the latest wellness-focused webinars, spa operators were privy to medical advice from
Spa and wellness design company, Blu Spas, has launched a review service – called Blu
Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, today announced the immediate availability of its customer-branded live-streaming solution.
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
Halotherapy equipment supplier Himalayan Source has announced it’s diversified to offer private salt therapy treatments
Industry figure and group director of spa and wellness for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Jeremy
All over the world, spas and beauty salons are progressively going back to work. Barbara
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox, Sir Nicholas Serota and former BBC and ITV chief Lord Grade are
Gyms in England could be open in July if lobbying by the fitness industry comes
Austria-based medical spa operator, Lanserhof, has unveiled a therapy programme designed for people who’ve been
The European Union has begun setting out measures to help member nations revive their tourism
A survey by Savanta ComRes, in partnership with Sport England, has studied the impact of
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on
UK Coaching is offering free mental health training to sports coaches, to coincide with the
Sports clubs and community activity groups hit by the COVID-19 lockdown will be able to
Design studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has created a wardrobe purifier to remove micro-organisms, bacteria, and
Fitness United launches to support sector through COVID-19 crisis A group of leading suppliers to
A new safety guide, aimed at exercise professionals returning to work at fitness facilities after
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has joined a working group within the Vatican's COVID-19 Commission.
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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
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Sponsored
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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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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
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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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
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
Opinion
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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,
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

Luxury Thai wellness resort Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand has announced it will reopen its
Mark Tweedie has been named as the new CEO of Community Leisure UK (CLUK), the
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
The spa and wellness industry is set to witness a renewed interest in self-care, according
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, skincare brand Made for Life Organics has signed a
A new industry support association, Fitness United, launches today (1 June) to bring suppliers and
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has reopened some of its sites in Texas and
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
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
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
Following the Coronavirus pandemic, spa operators are facing new challenges and having to prepare rigorous
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Having seen COVID-19 disrupt the very functioning of cities worldwide, what would we do differently
Gympass has launched a new digital platform as a response to the increase in demand
Austrian medical health and wellness operator, Lanserhof, has launched a programme for people who’ve had
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
In some of the latest wellness-focused webinars, spa operators were privy to medical advice from
Spa and wellness design company, Blu Spas, has launched a review service – called Blu
Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, today announced the immediate availability of its customer-branded live-streaming solution.
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
Halotherapy equipment supplier Himalayan Source has announced it’s diversified to offer private salt therapy treatments
Industry figure and group director of spa and wellness for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Jeremy
All over the world, spas and beauty salons are progressively going back to work. Barbara
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox, Sir Nicholas Serota and former BBC and ITV chief Lord Grade are
Gyms in England could be open in July if lobbying by the fitness industry comes
Austria-based medical spa operator, Lanserhof, has unveiled a therapy programme designed for people who’ve been
The European Union has begun setting out measures to help member nations revive their tourism
A survey by Savanta ComRes, in partnership with Sport England, has studied the impact of
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on
UK Coaching is offering free mental health training to sports coaches, to coincide with the
Sports clubs and community activity groups hit by the COVID-19 lockdown will be able to
Design studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has created a wardrobe purifier to remove micro-organisms, bacteria, and
Fitness United launches to support sector through COVID-19 crisis A group of leading suppliers to
A new safety guide, aimed at exercise professionals returning to work at fitness facilities after
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has joined a working group within the Vatican's COVID-19 Commission.
601 - 640 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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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