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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Pandemic news

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
Building work has begun on a new year-round, indoor water park at Swedish theme park
Experience UK has completed a merger with ALES UK – the industry body for manufacturers
Hundreds of heritage attractions and organisations in England will share a £103m government rescue fund
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
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
A discussion panel about future wellness trends saw spa and wellness industry experts offer their
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
With the launch of 22 SERIES, a pioneering, new cardio line powered by iFit® –
The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres classed
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
The 16th World Leisure Hybrid Congress, taking place in April 2021, has been given the
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced Krysta Mendes Silva as the winner of its
John Kao, MD and best-selling author on innovation and enterprise transformation, believes the wellness market
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has named mental wellness as a new US$121bn (€101.6bn, £91.8bn)
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
Banyan Tree Group has begun welcoming guests to a new 72-key beachfront resort and spa
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Thermal bath and hotel operator, Toskanaworld GmbH, is hosting a wellness event focused on celebrating
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one
Spa provider, The Product House (TPH), is announcing a new initiative to offer free access
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) in Northern Ireland has won a landmark VAT case, which
French wellness provider, Camylle, has introduced a new disinfection device called Aquasalys, which generates 100
Elemis has appointed its co-founder and president of Elemis USA, Noella Gabriel, to global president,
GSN Planet (GSN) has recently unveiled a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the global
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Luxury Greek destination, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, has launched an exclusive seclusion programme designed
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
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
Due to the pandemic, many human connections and experiences have been lost and organic marine
The pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of
12,300
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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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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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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Interview
Looking at Orangetheory 10–20 years down the road, international markets will be three to five times the size of the US. At that point, we’ll be talking 10,000 units globally
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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
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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
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
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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
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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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: Everyone Active
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ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Supplier Showcase
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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.
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Cryotherapy
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Pandemic news

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
Building work has begun on a new year-round, indoor water park at Swedish theme park
Experience UK has completed a merger with ALES UK – the industry body for manufacturers
Hundreds of heritage attractions and organisations in England will share a £103m government rescue fund
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
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
A discussion panel about future wellness trends saw spa and wellness industry experts offer their
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
With the launch of 22 SERIES, a pioneering, new cardio line powered by iFit® –
The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres classed
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
The 16th World Leisure Hybrid Congress, taking place in April 2021, has been given the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced Krysta Mendes Silva as the winner of its
John Kao, MD and best-selling author on innovation and enterprise transformation, believes the wellness market
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has named mental wellness as a new US$121bn (€101.6bn, £91.8bn)
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
Banyan Tree Group has begun welcoming guests to a new 72-key beachfront resort and spa
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Thermal bath and hotel operator, Toskanaworld GmbH, is hosting a wellness event focused on celebrating
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one
Spa provider, The Product House (TPH), is announcing a new initiative to offer free access
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) in Northern Ireland has won a landmark VAT case, which
French wellness provider, Camylle, has introduced a new disinfection device called Aquasalys, which generates 100
Elemis has appointed its co-founder and president of Elemis USA, Noella Gabriel, to global president,
GSN Planet (GSN) has recently unveiled a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the global
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Luxury Greek destination, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, has launched an exclusive seclusion programme designed
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
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
Due to the pandemic, many human connections and experiences have been lost and organic marine
The pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of
681 - 720 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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