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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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A €20m (US$22.4m, £18m) loan from the French Development Agency (FDA) is to be used
Health club operator Total Fitness has completed a turnaround of its fortunes, reversing a "steady
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
Construction of the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American
The RuMa Hotel and Residences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has opened a results-driven integrated spa
There is no doubt that the boutique studio market is expanding rapidly. London is leading
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Centre Point – a Brutalist landmark in London that was originally designed by Swiss-born architect
Gympass is reinforcing its position as the market leader in UK corporate fitness sales by
Swim England has called for health professionals to be "more proactive" in prescribing swimming to
The Amerikalinjen Hotel – once the main office of one of Norway's earliest transatlantic cruise
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The UK government has come up with a £36m (US$47.2m, € 42m) fund to help
A person's physiological age is a much more accurate predictor of their survival than their
Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a
Boutique franchise operator Personal20 has opened a new studio in the Portuguese capital Lisbon. The
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured a three-year extension to its deal with premium
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The long-abandoned cathedral-like Metropolitan Building – a relict from the Jazz Age – has been
Celebrating its first-year anniversary, and following the release of its first survey on Wellness Vacations,
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
Multinational technology and healthcare company Royal Philips has moved to expand its SmartSleep suite solutions
The picturesque Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami – home to the largest swimming pool
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
More than 20 coastal projects around England are to benefit from a share of almost
A unique hotel that once functioned as the main congregating place for various high society
Exhibition and gallery designer NorthernLight has redesigned the kids’ gallery for Ciência Viva – an
Emirati real estate developer Viva City Developments has announced that it will supervise the creation
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has introduced its boutique brand Kimpton to the UK market with
A hard-hitting new study claims that living a sedentary lifestyle is more detrimental to health
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
The Indian Hotels Company (IHC) will open and operate a Vivanta-branded luxury hotel at Heathrow
The Royal Society has announced “Places of Science”, a new funding scheme for small museums
The newest Bulgari Hotel has opened in Shanghai, featuring a 2,000sq m spa created with
The Green Spa Network has launched its first action initiative, the GSN Tree Planting Initiative,
At this year’s IAAPA Asia Attractions Expo, Sally is exhibiting three new exciting IP experiences.
The restoration of Iraq's cultural heritage has been given a huge boost following a US$50.4m
Sunderland Athletic Football Club (SAFC), which has suffered a spectacular fall from grace with two
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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
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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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News report
There’s another 10-15 years of growth potential in the UK market at the current rate
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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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
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We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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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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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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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
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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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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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
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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
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Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
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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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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
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
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
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Viva news

A €20m (US$22.4m, £18m) loan from the French Development Agency (FDA) is to be used
Health club operator Total Fitness has completed a turnaround of its fortunes, reversing a "steady
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
Construction of the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American
The RuMa Hotel and Residences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has opened a results-driven integrated spa
There is no doubt that the boutique studio market is expanding rapidly. London is leading
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Centre Point – a Brutalist landmark in London that was originally designed by Swiss-born architect
Gympass is reinforcing its position as the market leader in UK corporate fitness sales by
Swim England has called for health professionals to be "more proactive" in prescribing swimming to
The Amerikalinjen Hotel – once the main office of one of Norway's earliest transatlantic cruise
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The UK government has come up with a £36m (US$47.2m, € 42m) fund to help
A person's physiological age is a much more accurate predictor of their survival than their
Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a
Boutique franchise operator Personal20 has opened a new studio in the Portuguese capital Lisbon. The
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured a three-year extension to its deal with premium
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The long-abandoned cathedral-like Metropolitan Building – a relict from the Jazz Age – has been
Celebrating its first-year anniversary, and following the release of its first survey on Wellness Vacations,
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
Multinational technology and healthcare company Royal Philips has moved to expand its SmartSleep suite solutions
The picturesque Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami – home to the largest swimming pool
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
More than 20 coastal projects around England are to benefit from a share of almost
A unique hotel that once functioned as the main congregating place for various high society
Exhibition and gallery designer NorthernLight has redesigned the kids’ gallery for Ciência Viva – an
Emirati real estate developer Viva City Developments has announced that it will supervise the creation
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has introduced its boutique brand Kimpton to the UK market with
A hard-hitting new study claims that living a sedentary lifestyle is more detrimental to health
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
The Indian Hotels Company (IHC) will open and operate a Vivanta-branded luxury hotel at Heathrow
The Royal Society has announced “Places of Science”, a new funding scheme for small museums
The newest Bulgari Hotel has opened in Shanghai, featuring a 2,000sq m spa created with
The Green Spa Network has launched its first action initiative, the GSN Tree Planting Initiative,
At this year’s IAAPA Asia Attractions Expo, Sally is exhibiting three new exciting IP experiences.
The restoration of Iraq's cultural heritage has been given a huge boost following a US$50.4m
Sunderland Athletic Football Club (SAFC), which has suffered a spectacular fall from grace with two
81 - 120 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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