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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID-19 pandemic news

Hundreds of heritage attractions and organisations in England will share a £103m government rescue fund
The 16th World Leisure Hybrid Congress, taking place in April 2021, has been given the
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
Technogym's Let’s Move For a Better World campaign is back this year, with a new
The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform, Intelivideo, has appointed former Gold's Gym CEO, Adam Zeitsiff,
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
European fitness operators will face increased consolidation, accelerated digitalisation and the new reality of creating
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in spa,
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in fitness
Town Sports International – which operates a raft of brands, including the New York Sports
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Health and fitness and leisure businesses in the UK will find out in September if
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
English Premiership rugby club Wasps has installed a heat camera at its Broadstreet training facility
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Franchise operator Club Pilates has shown that there is growing confidence in the US fitness
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Hawaiian community organisation, Pulama Lanai, is gifting wellness retreats to health care professionals at luxury
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Leisure operator, Places Leisure, has revealed the results of a survey which sought to gauge
The fitness industry's pivot to digital has defined the sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming the
Sport England has begun a search for "innovative solutions" which could reduce inequalities in society
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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HCM People
CEO, BeyondActiv
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
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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
Research
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
Everyone's talking about
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
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
Featured supplier news
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In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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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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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COVID-19 pandemic news

Hundreds of heritage attractions and organisations in England will share a £103m government rescue fund
The 16th World Leisure Hybrid Congress, taking place in April 2021, has been given the
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
Technogym's Let’s Move For a Better World campaign is back this year, with a new
The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform, Intelivideo, has appointed former Gold's Gym CEO, Adam Zeitsiff,
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
European fitness operators will face increased consolidation, accelerated digitalisation and the new reality of creating
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in spa,
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in fitness
Town Sports International – which operates a raft of brands, including the New York Sports
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Health and fitness and leisure businesses in the UK will find out in September if
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
English Premiership rugby club Wasps has installed a heat camera at its Broadstreet training facility
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Franchise operator Club Pilates has shown that there is growing confidence in the US fitness
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Hawaiian community organisation, Pulama Lanai, is gifting wellness retreats to health care professionals at luxury
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Leisure operator, Places Leisure, has revealed the results of a survey which sought to gauge
The fitness industry's pivot to digital has defined the sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming the
Sport England has begun a search for "innovative solutions" which could reduce inequalities in society
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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