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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
SKILLCOURT is an intelligent laser-based training and diagnostic tool to promote both motor and cognitive
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK, has opened a life-sized replica of a healthcare
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
Luxury Texan retreat La Cantera Resort & Spa has appointed Anne Melby as the new
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
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Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
A new Miraval Resorts & Spas wellness destination has opened in San Diego, California, within
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
At a time when some London boutiques are under pressure financially, boutique indoor cycling operator,
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
A new immersive, interactive art experience – described as a place where 'anything is possible'
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Panatta is headed to Dubai later this year to attend
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International's portfolio of 31 hotel brands, has opened
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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.
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HCM magazine
Interview
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
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
HCM magazine
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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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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
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
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
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
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
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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?
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Building news

Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The spa industry has typically focused on training its teams in two areas; product knowledge/sales
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
SKILLCOURT is an intelligent laser-based training and diagnostic tool to promote both motor and cognitive
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK, has opened a life-sized replica of a healthcare
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
Luxury Texan retreat La Cantera Resort & Spa has appointed Anne Melby as the new
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
Plans to create a visitor attraction at Trossachs Pier in the Scottish highlands have been
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
A new Miraval Resorts & Spas wellness destination has opened in San Diego, California, within
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital
A newly opened visitor centre at White Crane Lake in Yingtan, China, has been designed
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
At a time when some London boutiques are under pressure financially, boutique indoor cycling operator,
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
A new immersive, interactive art experience – described as a place where 'anything is possible'
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Panatta is headed to Dubai later this year to attend
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International's portfolio of 31 hotel brands, has opened
66 - 90 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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?
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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