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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Coronavirus news

Close-contact services, including facials, can recommence in England as of Saturday 15 August, following a
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
ISPA has announced the election of a new chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer to its board
If you're a personal trainer working in the UK, you can now get online PT
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Health clubs, swimming pools, leisure centres and other indoor sports facilities have reopened to the
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
Virtuagym has launched Stronger Together, an all-in-one, hybrid membership solution. The new service offers operators
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
Physical activity levels in England have continued to fall from those recorded at the initial
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Thousands of gyms, restaurants and retail outlets in the UK will be going out of
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
As the industry continues to connect and share insight through webinars, Lisa Starr hops onto
An industry-wide campaign will provide fitness operators with the practical resources needed to ensure a
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is offering resort-hire packages at its island destinations in Mozambique,
EuropeActive has launched an online practical learning programme to guide operators in the re-opening and
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
The Beau Sejour leisure centre on the island of Guernsey has become the first public
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
ukactive has questioned the government's decision to make all employers start paying towards the wages
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
Industry figures Maggy Dunphy, Diane Trieste and Liz Verbruggen have collaborated to create an industry
Following the Coronavirus pandemic, spa operators are facing new challenges and having to prepare rigorous
Austrian medical health and wellness operator, Lanserhof, has launched a programme for people who’ve had
In some of the latest wellness-focused webinars, spa operators were privy to medical advice from
Halotherapy equipment supplier Himalayan Source has announced it’s diversified to offer private salt therapy treatments
• New training program Immunity Boost to strengthen the immune system • Mobile training slot
Industry figure and group director of spa and wellness for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Jeremy
Austria-based medical spa operator, Lanserhof, has unveiled a therapy programme designed for people who’ve been
12,300
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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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
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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
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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
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
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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
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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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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.
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: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Coronavirus news

Close-contact services, including facials, can recommence in England as of Saturday 15 August, following a
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
ISPA has announced the election of a new chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer to its board
If you're a personal trainer working in the UK, you can now get online PT
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Health clubs, swimming pools, leisure centres and other indoor sports facilities have reopened to the
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
Virtuagym has launched Stronger Together, an all-in-one, hybrid membership solution. The new service offers operators
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
Physical activity levels in England have continued to fall from those recorded at the initial
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Thousands of gyms, restaurants and retail outlets in the UK will be going out of
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
As the industry continues to connect and share insight through webinars, Lisa Starr hops onto
An industry-wide campaign will provide fitness operators with the practical resources needed to ensure a
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is offering resort-hire packages at its island destinations in Mozambique,
EuropeActive has launched an online practical learning programme to guide operators in the re-opening and
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
The Beau Sejour leisure centre on the island of Guernsey has become the first public
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
ukactive has questioned the government's decision to make all employers start paying towards the wages
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
Industry figures Maggy Dunphy, Diane Trieste and Liz Verbruggen have collaborated to create an industry
Following the Coronavirus pandemic, spa operators are facing new challenges and having to prepare rigorous
Austrian medical health and wellness operator, Lanserhof, has launched a programme for people who’ve had
In some of the latest wellness-focused webinars, spa operators were privy to medical advice from
Halotherapy equipment supplier Himalayan Source has announced it’s diversified to offer private salt therapy treatments
• New training program Immunity Boost to strengthen the immune system • Mobile training slot
Industry figure and group director of spa and wellness for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Jeremy
Austria-based medical spa operator, Lanserhof, has unveiled a therapy programme designed for people who’ve been
61 - 85 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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.
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: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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