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Pandemic news

Studio Gad, an Israel-based architecture and design firm has created an eye-catching hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
24 Hour Fitness will emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy this week after the gym chain
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
“It’s tempting to think that 2020 changed everything in the spa and wellness industry,” said
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
A third (32 per cent) of US health club members remain unable to attend their
At a time when healthcare workers and carers are under unimaginable stress, a cultural wellness
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
FIBO has announced its 2021 show will be postponed due to increasing concerns in Germany
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier Zenoti has secured US$160m (€131.6m, £119.2m) in funding from
Some of the UK’s largest arts and heritage organisations have been given a lifeline in
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
There is no reopening date in sight for Hong Kong Disneyland, after it was forced
Technogym has opened the latest of its consumer-facing retail store concepts in Los Angeles, US.
The new Ticiland indoor park in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland, which briefly launched earlier
Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to
How Will Fitness Evolve In 2021? Uscreen is the premier video monetization platform on a
Promoting physical activity as a preventative healthcare measure has been listed as a key priority
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
The UK government has published its impact report for the three-tier COVID-19 alert system, which
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, has said exercise and physical activity
Snap Fitness franchisee, Kunal Patel, is kitting out all staff – from personal trainers to
Playfinder has launched Bookteq, a booking system aimed at increasing revenue for operators of independent
This year's UK government Spending Review, announced in Parliament by chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
ISPA and global beauty and spa therapy educational organisation, CIDESCO, are collaborating to tackle the
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the world’s
Grayshott Spa, an icon of the UK wellness industry, has succumbed to the pandemic, announcing
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
UK Parliament will debate COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and leisure centres on Monday 23 November,
Leisure management company 3d Leisure is introducing two new services across its corporate division, in
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM promotional features
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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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
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
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
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Spa software
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Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
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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

Pandemic news

Studio Gad, an Israel-based architecture and design firm has created an eye-catching hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
24 Hour Fitness will emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy this week after the gym chain
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
“It’s tempting to think that 2020 changed everything in the spa and wellness industry,” said
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
A third (32 per cent) of US health club members remain unable to attend their
At a time when healthcare workers and carers are under unimaginable stress, a cultural wellness
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
FIBO has announced its 2021 show will be postponed due to increasing concerns in Germany
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier Zenoti has secured US$160m (€131.6m, £119.2m) in funding from
Some of the UK’s largest arts and heritage organisations have been given a lifeline in
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
There is no reopening date in sight for Hong Kong Disneyland, after it was forced
Technogym has opened the latest of its consumer-facing retail store concepts in Los Angeles, US.
The new Ticiland indoor park in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland, which briefly launched earlier
Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to
How Will Fitness Evolve In 2021? Uscreen is the premier video monetization platform on a
Promoting physical activity as a preventative healthcare measure has been listed as a key priority
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
The UK government has published its impact report for the three-tier COVID-19 alert system, which
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, has said exercise and physical activity
Snap Fitness franchisee, Kunal Patel, is kitting out all staff – from personal trainers to
Playfinder has launched Bookteq, a booking system aimed at increasing revenue for operators of independent
This year's UK government Spending Review, announced in Parliament by chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
ISPA and global beauty and spa therapy educational organisation, CIDESCO, are collaborating to tackle the
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the world’s
Grayshott Spa, an icon of the UK wellness industry, has succumbed to the pandemic, announcing
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
UK Parliament will debate COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and leisure centres on Monday 23 November,
Leisure management company 3d Leisure is introducing two new services across its corporate division, in
641 - 680 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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