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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID news

As spas prepare to reopen around the world, the issue of COVID-19 transmission is top
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Franchised fitness giant Gold's Gym has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it struggles
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) is conducting an industry survey to gather information to lobby
In a new webinar, Keith Burnet, CEO of global markets at Les Mills, has given
Gympass has launched Gympass Plus - including an on-demand platform powered by Wexer - for
The ISPA Foundation has released the 10th volume of its Consumer Snapshot Initiative, which examines
Nearly a hundred members of parliament (MP) have written a letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak,
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 physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
Leisure trust GLL has partnered with foodservice company Brakes to offer a home delivery service
Grassroots sports clubs and organisations in England have received a total of £8m worth of
Massage and wellness equipment supplier Living Earth Crafts (LEC) is donating its prone massage beds
Spa and wellness icon, Sue Harmsworth has given a masterclass as part of the GWS
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gym management software provider Glofox has launched a new digital platform, enabling gyms and health
Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson is offering free, two-week trials to her popular Tracy Anderson
In the era of coronavirus and lockdown, people all around the world are turning to
Hotels in Israel with ground floor rooms have been given permission to reopen for business
The city of Prague signalled it will allow gyms to reopen after the government of
High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if
With the world on lockdown, businesses around the world are using webinars to remain connected
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Andrew Frontini, principal and design director of Perkins and Will in Toronto, and his colleague
Anne Biging and Elisabeth Ixmeier, co-founders of Healing Hotels of the World, have partnered with
Luxury spa collection website, The Luxury Spa Edit, has joined forces with spa hotels across
The European fitness industry is slowly beginning to prepare itself for the journey back to
There is no escaping the fact that we are operating in extraordinary times. Our physical
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
ISPA has created a COVID-19 Reopening Toolkit to control spa reopening planning, once businesses are
As gyms and health clubs around the world begin to consider their plans for reopening
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has launched Gympass Plus to offer its 2,200
England's physical activity levels were on the rise in the run-up to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Paul Trendell, co-founder and CEO of boutique operator Victus Soul, has slammed the way banks
Industry non-profit organisation Beauty Changes Lives has announced it will launch a second round of
Despite being closed around the world, spas are still finding ways to share a positive
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
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
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
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

COVID news

As spas prepare to reopen around the world, the issue of COVID-19 transmission is top
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Franchised fitness giant Gold's Gym has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it struggles
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) is conducting an industry survey to gather information to lobby
In a new webinar, Keith Burnet, CEO of global markets at Les Mills, has given
Gympass has launched Gympass Plus - including an on-demand platform powered by Wexer - for
The ISPA Foundation has released the 10th volume of its Consumer Snapshot Initiative, which examines
Nearly a hundred members of parliament (MP) have written a letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak,
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 physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
Leisure trust GLL has partnered with foodservice company Brakes to offer a home delivery service
Grassroots sports clubs and organisations in England have received a total of £8m worth of
Massage and wellness equipment supplier Living Earth Crafts (LEC) is donating its prone massage beds
Spa and wellness icon, Sue Harmsworth has given a masterclass as part of the GWS
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gym management software provider Glofox has launched a new digital platform, enabling gyms and health
Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson is offering free, two-week trials to her popular Tracy Anderson
In the era of coronavirus and lockdown, people all around the world are turning to
Hotels in Israel with ground floor rooms have been given permission to reopen for business
The city of Prague signalled it will allow gyms to reopen after the government of
High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if
With the world on lockdown, businesses around the world are using webinars to remain connected
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Andrew Frontini, principal and design director of Perkins and Will in Toronto, and his colleague
Anne Biging and Elisabeth Ixmeier, co-founders of Healing Hotels of the World, have partnered with
Luxury spa collection website, The Luxury Spa Edit, has joined forces with spa hotels across
The European fitness industry is slowly beginning to prepare itself for the journey back to
There is no escaping the fact that we are operating in extraordinary times. Our physical
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
ISPA has created a COVID-19 Reopening Toolkit to control spa reopening planning, once businesses are
As gyms and health clubs around the world begin to consider their plans for reopening
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has launched Gympass Plus to offer its 2,200
England's physical activity levels were on the rise in the run-up to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Paul Trendell, co-founder and CEO of boutique operator Victus Soul, has slammed the way banks
Industry non-profit organisation Beauty Changes Lives has announced it will launch a second round of
Despite being closed around the world, spas are still finding ways to share a positive
801 - 840 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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