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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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The £300m YES! entertainment and sports complex in South Yorkshire is one step closer to
London-based health club Gymbox is set to open its second site this October in Covent
Charitable trust Bromley Mytime, in partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, has invested £115,000
Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP) is set to open a new club in July, on the
Academy Leisure Group is selling its UK operational assets in a disposal package that features
Developers Billy Bob Barnett and Bill Beuck are in discussions with the City of Irving
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Shire Hotels has announced the opening of a £1m spa at the recently refurbished Solent
Multitrax Group has announced plans to expand into the health club market, with the launch
DC Leisure has launched two new Kinetika gyms in Somerset at the Parish Wharf Leisure
The charity Transition Extreme has announced that work has started on a £2.7m extreme sports
Énergie Fitness clubs has launched a new ladies-only franchise in the UK – Énergie Fitness
Énergie Fitness clubs has launched a new ladies-only franchise in the UK – Énergie Fitness
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
Burnley City Council has opened a £4.2m sports centre at St Theodore’s Catholic Sports College
A new luxury health club and spa has opened in Holmer, Hereford. Designed and owned
Lancashire-based Pendle Leisure Trust has revealed plans for a £2.5m extension to the Pendle Wavelengths
A training school called The City Academy in Brighton to provide training courses for recent
A massive fire gutted the Esporta Riverside Club in Chiswick, west London, at 2.45am on
Disneyland Paris in France will launch its newest attraction, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, this weekend
Marcus Hotels plans to open its new Platinum ‘condo’ hotel and spa in Las Vegas
Construction has begun on a £12.5m waterworld complex – which will boast three pools, flumes,
The Academy Leisure Group has opened its latest health and fitness club in Knaresborough, North
Village Hotels & Leisure Clubs opened two new properties in Bournemouth and Hull, the latter
Entertainment company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is to build a Hollywood-style theme park in the South Korean
The former passenger terminal at Montreal’s Mirabel Airport in Canada is set to be turned
Developer Argent and the Piccadilly Partnership – an alliance between the Manchester City Council, the
World Class Fitness Polska’s latest club is halfway to achieving its target membership of 1,000,
An environmentally-aware health club has opened in the heart of the Amazon. The 60,000sq ft
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is revamping the gyms at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
Parkwood Leisure has announced that it is to develop its first private health and fitness
Impulse Leisure is set to complete its revamped Corringham Leisure Centre in Thurrock, Essex, following
A £1m fitness development has opened at Soccer Sensations in Craven Park, Hull. Fitness Sensations
ADDleisure, the AIM-listed company formed to develop products and services in the health and leisure
A £1m investment at the Bedworth Leisure Centre in Warwickshire has funded a purpose-built base
The independently-operated LIFE Health and Fitness Club in Swansea has exceeded its target membership of
Warner Bros. Movie World Experience the magic and excitement of a world where everyone’s a
The £6.5m Palatine Leisure Centre in Blackpool, which has been six years in the planning,
Village Hotel and Leisure Club Cheadle, in Cheshire, has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment, including
British rower and four-times Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent formally launched Soho Gyms’ flagship
The new Azia Resort and Spa is set for a March opening in Paphos, Cyprus.
Due to the continual success of the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Adopt a School (AAS)
12,300
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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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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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
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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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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.
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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.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Directory
Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
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Spa software
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Lockers
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
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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
Diary dates
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

studio news

The £300m YES! entertainment and sports complex in South Yorkshire is one step closer to
London-based health club Gymbox is set to open its second site this October in Covent
Charitable trust Bromley Mytime, in partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, has invested £115,000
Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP) is set to open a new club in July, on the
Academy Leisure Group is selling its UK operational assets in a disposal package that features
Developers Billy Bob Barnett and Bill Beuck are in discussions with the City of Irving
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Shire Hotels has announced the opening of a £1m spa at the recently refurbished Solent
Multitrax Group has announced plans to expand into the health club market, with the launch
DC Leisure has launched two new Kinetika gyms in Somerset at the Parish Wharf Leisure
The charity Transition Extreme has announced that work has started on a £2.7m extreme sports
Énergie Fitness clubs has launched a new ladies-only franchise in the UK – Énergie Fitness
Énergie Fitness clubs has launched a new ladies-only franchise in the UK – Énergie Fitness
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
Burnley City Council has opened a £4.2m sports centre at St Theodore’s Catholic Sports College
A new luxury health club and spa has opened in Holmer, Hereford. Designed and owned
Lancashire-based Pendle Leisure Trust has revealed plans for a £2.5m extension to the Pendle Wavelengths
A training school called The City Academy in Brighton to provide training courses for recent
A massive fire gutted the Esporta Riverside Club in Chiswick, west London, at 2.45am on
Disneyland Paris in France will launch its newest attraction, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, this weekend
Marcus Hotels plans to open its new Platinum ‘condo’ hotel and spa in Las Vegas
Construction has begun on a £12.5m waterworld complex – which will boast three pools, flumes,
The Academy Leisure Group has opened its latest health and fitness club in Knaresborough, North
Village Hotels & Leisure Clubs opened two new properties in Bournemouth and Hull, the latter
Entertainment company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is to build a Hollywood-style theme park in the South Korean
The former passenger terminal at Montreal’s Mirabel Airport in Canada is set to be turned
Developer Argent and the Piccadilly Partnership – an alliance between the Manchester City Council, the
World Class Fitness Polska’s latest club is halfway to achieving its target membership of 1,000,
An environmentally-aware health club has opened in the heart of the Amazon. The 60,000sq ft
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is revamping the gyms at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
Parkwood Leisure has announced that it is to develop its first private health and fitness
Impulse Leisure is set to complete its revamped Corringham Leisure Centre in Thurrock, Essex, following
A £1m fitness development has opened at Soccer Sensations in Craven Park, Hull. Fitness Sensations
ADDleisure, the AIM-listed company formed to develop products and services in the health and leisure
A £1m investment at the Bedworth Leisure Centre in Warwickshire has funded a purpose-built base
The independently-operated LIFE Health and Fitness Club in Swansea has exceeded its target membership of
Warner Bros. Movie World Experience the magic and excitement of a world where everyone’s a
The £6.5m Palatine Leisure Centre in Blackpool, which has been six years in the planning,
Village Hotel and Leisure Club Cheadle, in Cheshire, has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment, including
British rower and four-times Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent formally launched Soho Gyms’ flagship
The new Azia Resort and Spa is set for a March opening in Paphos, Cyprus.
Due to the continual success of the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Adopt a School (AAS)
6511 - 6535 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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