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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

gym news

The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
The 147-room InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane in London, UK, is scheduled to reopen later
The 146-room Metropole Monte Carlo – situated in the heart of the city – launched
George Tuer has unveiled plans to transform the family-owned Whitekirk Golf & Country Club in
Leisure trust Fusion has signed a 25-year lease with Lambeth Council to operate Brockwell Lido
Somerset-based leisure trust, Crewkerne Leisure Management, has opened the new £1.2m Active Lifestyle Centre at
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
Plans for a new £25m sports and leisure centre for a former steelworks site in
Health and racquets club chain Esporta is set to open its new £12m club in
Leisure management company Leisure Connection is to introduce personal trainers at its Harpers-branded gyms. Leisure
Independent health club Fitness 2000 in Great Yarmouth has received a £16,000 grant from the
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, and the London Development Agency (LDA) have published a
The Spanish gym market has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 9 per cent
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The first two centres of new health club chain Emotion Fitness have opened in Hungary,
Former Bannatyne Falkirk fitness manager Ian McKinnell has joined Bannatyne’s Edinburgh club as general manager.
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
More than 1,000 children were welcomed to sports venues across Edinburgh to participate in this
Life Fitness has launched three new core training products, the Back Extension, Leg Raise and
A new gym has opened at Alderman Smith School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The school –
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A new, 175sq m (2,150sq ft) health and fitness facility has just opened at Saltley
Fund manager MFS and developer Ray Group have teamed up to launch a AUS$6m (£2.4m,
Private-equity group Legal and General Ventures (LGV) is reportedly selling The Club Company (TCC) for
The international sports association IHRSA, in cooperation with Deloitte and sponsored by Technogym, has published
Choice Hotels Europe has recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment of in-house fitness facilities. Choice –
Runnymede Borough Council in Surrey is investing £2.3m on upgrading and refurbishing its leisure portfolio.
Following its acquisition of Next Generation Clubs (NGC) last month, property firm London & Regional
The £113m Coventry Ricoh Arena – which opened for business last summer – has launched
Manchester-based Trafford Community Leisure Trust (TCLT) has launched two new Zest minus childrens’ gyms at
The Lodore Fall Hotel & Spa in Borrowdale near Keswick in the Lake District, UK,
Chewton Glen hotel, spa and country club in New Milton, Hampshire, UK, is offering a
A £5m spa and health club called Artspa will open at Lower Mill Estate in
Mercedes-Benz World, a 155 acre (63 hectare) visitor attraction at the Brooklands racing circuit in
Marriott International plans to develop a further 40–50 Courtyard branded hotels in the UK and
ARK Leisure Management opened its flagship club, Thirtysevendegrees, at the More London development near Tower
Holmes Place Health Clubs is expanding in Spain and Portugal with the launch of a
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council announced that Rivendell Leisure – which is wholly owned by the
Torzo has released a self-servicing version of their flagship Grappler product. Grappler is a gym
In response to the recent Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility Green Paper,
London-based health club Gymbox is set to open its second site this October in Covent
Fitness First has appointed John Gamble as its new UK managing director. Gamble, former managing
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has opened its £140m Fota Island Golf Resort & Spa in
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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
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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
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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
Sponsored
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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HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
We’re planning to connect our system with strength equipment, so we can also report on improvements
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: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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
Diary dates
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
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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

gym news

The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
The 147-room InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane in London, UK, is scheduled to reopen later
The 146-room Metropole Monte Carlo – situated in the heart of the city – launched
George Tuer has unveiled plans to transform the family-owned Whitekirk Golf & Country Club in
Leisure trust Fusion has signed a 25-year lease with Lambeth Council to operate Brockwell Lido
Somerset-based leisure trust, Crewkerne Leisure Management, has opened the new £1.2m Active Lifestyle Centre at
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
Plans for a new £25m sports and leisure centre for a former steelworks site in
Health and racquets club chain Esporta is set to open its new £12m club in
Leisure management company Leisure Connection is to introduce personal trainers at its Harpers-branded gyms. Leisure
Independent health club Fitness 2000 in Great Yarmouth has received a £16,000 grant from the
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, and the London Development Agency (LDA) have published a
The Spanish gym market has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 9 per cent
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The first two centres of new health club chain Emotion Fitness have opened in Hungary,
Former Bannatyne Falkirk fitness manager Ian McKinnell has joined Bannatyne’s Edinburgh club as general manager.
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
More than 1,000 children were welcomed to sports venues across Edinburgh to participate in this
Life Fitness has launched three new core training products, the Back Extension, Leg Raise and
A new gym has opened at Alderman Smith School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The school –
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A new, 175sq m (2,150sq ft) health and fitness facility has just opened at Saltley
Fund manager MFS and developer Ray Group have teamed up to launch a AUS$6m (£2.4m,
Private-equity group Legal and General Ventures (LGV) is reportedly selling The Club Company (TCC) for
The international sports association IHRSA, in cooperation with Deloitte and sponsored by Technogym, has published
Choice Hotels Europe has recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment of in-house fitness facilities. Choice –
Runnymede Borough Council in Surrey is investing £2.3m on upgrading and refurbishing its leisure portfolio.
Following its acquisition of Next Generation Clubs (NGC) last month, property firm London & Regional
The £113m Coventry Ricoh Arena – which opened for business last summer – has launched
Manchester-based Trafford Community Leisure Trust (TCLT) has launched two new Zest minus childrens’ gyms at
The Lodore Fall Hotel & Spa in Borrowdale near Keswick in the Lake District, UK,
Chewton Glen hotel, spa and country club in New Milton, Hampshire, UK, is offering a
A £5m spa and health club called Artspa will open at Lower Mill Estate in
Mercedes-Benz World, a 155 acre (63 hectare) visitor attraction at the Brooklands racing circuit in
Marriott International plans to develop a further 40–50 Courtyard branded hotels in the UK and
ARK Leisure Management opened its flagship club, Thirtysevendegrees, at the More London development near Tower
Holmes Place Health Clubs is expanding in Spain and Portugal with the launch of a
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council announced that Rivendell Leisure – which is wholly owned by the
Torzo has released a self-servicing version of their flagship Grappler product. Grappler is a gym
In response to the recent Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility Green Paper,
London-based health club Gymbox is set to open its second site this October in Covent
Fitness First has appointed John Gamble as its new UK managing director. Gamble, former managing
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has opened its £140m Fota Island Golf Resort & Spa in
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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
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
We’re planning to connect our system with strength equipment, so we can also report on improvements
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: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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