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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

2022 news

Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
Wellness is non-negotiable for today’s workers, with 93 per cent of employees saying their wellbeing
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Soneva will open a new US$40 million (£32.1 million, €37.4 million) resort in the Maldives’
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Companies which successfully encourage their employees to become more physically active could see their healthcare
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Many turn to cardio to keep their blood pressure healthy, however, new research from the
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
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Specifier
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
Everyone's talking about
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Letters
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
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?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates

2022 news

Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
US-based health club, lifestyle and wellness operator, Life Time, has published its Q3 2023 results,
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
Wellness is non-negotiable for today’s workers, with 93 per cent of employees saying their wellbeing
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Blk Box, a leading strength equipment manufacturer known for creating and delivering world-class training facilities,
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Soneva will open a new US$40 million (£32.1 million, €37.4 million) resort in the Maldives’
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
Companies which successfully encourage their employees to become more physically active could see their healthcare
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real
Many turn to cardio to keep their blood pressure healthy, however, new research from the
81 - 120 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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
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?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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