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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

NHS news

A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
The UK's major visitor attractions recorded just 45.4 million visits during 2020 – a 70
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
The UK government is exploring whether incentivising people financially to take part in physical activity
Most outdoor attractions in England – including zoos and theme parks – will be allowed
Placing gyms and leisure centres at the front of the queue for reopening would be
With the current pandemic and the nation becoming more focused on their own health, InBody
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
Anytime Fitness UK has unveiled a ‘Panel of Health’, tasked with supporting its members during
Everyone Active is offering a month’s free trial of its digital Everyone On Demand service
The failure to tackle the UK's obesity crisis is down to successive governments being guilty
The Gym Group has brought in Rio Ferdinand and Wais Shaifta as non-executive directors, signalling
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Gyms are right near the bottom of the list in terms of places people have
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
Nuffield Health is launching a specialist, 12-week rehabilitation programme in Manchester to support Covid-19 patients
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
An aesthetics and wellness clinic has launched a new facial treatment dedicated to key workers
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
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
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
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
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
News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

NHS news

A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
The UK's major visitor attractions recorded just 45.4 million visits during 2020 – a 70
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
The UK government is exploring whether incentivising people financially to take part in physical activity
Most outdoor attractions in England – including zoos and theme parks – will be allowed
Placing gyms and leisure centres at the front of the queue for reopening would be
With the current pandemic and the nation becoming more focused on their own health, InBody
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
Anytime Fitness UK has unveiled a ‘Panel of Health’, tasked with supporting its members during
Everyone Active is offering a month’s free trial of its digital Everyone On Demand service
The failure to tackle the UK's obesity crisis is down to successive governments being guilty
The Gym Group has brought in Rio Ferdinand and Wais Shaifta as non-executive directors, signalling
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Gyms are right near the bottom of the list in terms of places people have
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
Nuffield Health is launching a specialist, 12-week rehabilitation programme in Manchester to support Covid-19 patients
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
An aesthetics and wellness clinic has launched a new facial treatment dedicated to key workers
66 - 90 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
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
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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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