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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

strategy news

Athena Cosmetics, parent company to beauty brand RevitaLash Cosmetics, has announced a strategic partnership with
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Natura Bissé’s travelling spa experience, Pure Air Bubble, has been refreshed after it debuted 15
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Precor has signed a global distribution deal with Stages Cycling, manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles,
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed industry veteran Niamh O’Connell as its first vice
Boutique fitness operator, Blok, has launched a new studio concept which mixes curated fitness classes
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
International spa and wellness professionals have flocked to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend the 31st
Wellbeing industry leaders are collectively reporting that they aren’t as internally well-resourced as they could
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment – from any manufacturer.
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is gearing up to host its second annual Wellness Real
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has appointed Abi Selby – founder of online consumer spa
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Swiss longevity clinic Clinique La Prairie (CLP) and luxury London hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh
Pioneering skincare and wellbeing brand myBlend was relaunched in 2022 under the direction of Dr
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Employers within the fitness and physical activity sector could do more when it comes to
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
Swiss health and wellness brand Clinique La Prairie has opened a Longevity Hub at The
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Achieving success takes tenacity. The right partners and processes are vital. What do successful gyms
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
12,300
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Say no to anything that isn’t critically important to executing your business strategy and be aware that rapid growth is overrated
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
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
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
Opinion
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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.
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

strategy news

Athena Cosmetics, parent company to beauty brand RevitaLash Cosmetics, has announced a strategic partnership with
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Natura Bissé’s travelling spa experience, Pure Air Bubble, has been refreshed after it debuted 15
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Precor has signed a global distribution deal with Stages Cycling, manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles,
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed industry veteran Niamh O’Connell as its first vice
Boutique fitness operator, Blok, has launched a new studio concept which mixes curated fitness classes
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Agilysys Spa is a next-era cloud-native spa solution featuring capabilities that equip spa operators to
International spa and wellness professionals have flocked to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend the 31st
Wellbeing industry leaders are collectively reporting that they aren’t as internally well-resourced as they could
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment – from any manufacturer.
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is gearing up to host its second annual Wellness Real
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has appointed Abi Selby – founder of online consumer spa
Brawn – the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Swiss longevity clinic Clinique La Prairie (CLP) and luxury London hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh
Pioneering skincare and wellbeing brand myBlend was relaunched in 2022 under the direction of Dr
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Employers within the fitness and physical activity sector could do more when it comes to
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
Swiss health and wellness brand Clinique La Prairie has opened a Longevity Hub at The
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Achieving success takes tenacity. The right partners and processes are vital. What do successful gyms
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive
81 - 120 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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.
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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