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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

pandemic news

Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
UK MPs have spoken in favour of backing the creation of a Minister of Hospitality,
According to a recent survey conducted by The Irish Spa Association (ISA), the Irish spa
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced the appointment of Yvonne Ebdon as its new
Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
Therapeutic fasting and medi-wellness clinic Buchinger Wilhelmi in Germany is helping its guests to live
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Italian wellness supplier Starpool has overseen the installation of luxury wellness facilities at a boutique
The owner of Bristol Zoo, one of the world’s oldest zoos, has revealed plans to
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
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
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
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
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
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
“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
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
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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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 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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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HCM magazine
Insight
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
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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
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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
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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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Everyone's talking about
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
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Interview
Snap Fitness is looking for a new investor and with a goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028, has ambitious plans. The CEO of parent company Lift Brands speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Research
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
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
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Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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

Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
UK MPs have spoken in favour of backing the creation of a Minister of Hospitality,
According to a recent survey conducted by The Irish Spa Association (ISA), the Irish spa
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced the appointment of Yvonne Ebdon as its new
Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
Therapeutic fasting and medi-wellness clinic Buchinger Wilhelmi in Germany is helping its guests to live
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Italian wellness supplier Starpool has overseen the installation of luxury wellness facilities at a boutique
The owner of Bristol Zoo, one of the world’s oldest zoos, has revealed plans to
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
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
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
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
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
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
“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
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
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
641 - 680 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
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.
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: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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