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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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A national survey has launched to chart the mental health of the fitness and physical
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Büro Ole Scheeren and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban have been appointed to create a
Global wellness real estate and technology company Delos is collaborating with TPP Capital Management Group
Ilana Moses, founder of the Florida Spa Association (FSA), has recently announced new alliances with
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
ISPA and global beauty and spa therapy educational organisation, CIDESCO, are collaborating to tackle the
Anytime Fitness, the UK’s leading 24/7 high-spec gym operator, has partnered with Gympass to give
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
Educational company, CAWS, has launched a new programme to help educate trainers on how to
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A new training initiative is aiming to 'retool the physical activity workforce' to help businesses
EuropeActive has released its latest information and insight paper, focusing on how digital solutions are
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Global fitness giant, Les Mills, has announced a date for a live webinar focusing on
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Industry consultant and self-claimed 'wellness passionista', Rianna Riego, believes the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement has
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
A free-to-access training platform has launched to help the sport and fitness workforce confidently return
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Dan Rees has been appointed to oversee the growth of training company Premier Global NASM's
As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
ukactive has questioned the UK government's apparent decision to class gyms and leisure centres among
VAT rebates and an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are among the list
High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is one of the foremost bodies when it comes
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Linen provider RKF Luxury Linen is aiding the global shortage of PPE during the coronavirus
Incorpore and MoveGB are pleased to announce they have entered into a landmark partnership, combining
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
12,300
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
Life lessons
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
Editor's letter
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
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Directory
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
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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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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
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workforce news

A national survey has launched to chart the mental health of the fitness and physical
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Büro Ole Scheeren and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban have been appointed to create a
Global wellness real estate and technology company Delos is collaborating with TPP Capital Management Group
Ilana Moses, founder of the Florida Spa Association (FSA), has recently announced new alliances with
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
ISPA and global beauty and spa therapy educational organisation, CIDESCO, are collaborating to tackle the
Anytime Fitness, the UK’s leading 24/7 high-spec gym operator, has partnered with Gympass to give
Banyan Tree Group has announced it’s rolling out three groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, in
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
Educational company, CAWS, has launched a new programme to help educate trainers on how to
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A new training initiative is aiming to 'retool the physical activity workforce' to help businesses
EuropeActive has released its latest information and insight paper, focusing on how digital solutions are
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Global fitness giant, Les Mills, has announced a date for a live webinar focusing on
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Industry consultant and self-claimed 'wellness passionista', Rianna Riego, believes the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement has
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
A free-to-access training platform has launched to help the sport and fitness workforce confidently return
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Dan Rees has been appointed to oversee the growth of training company Premier Global NASM's
As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
ukactive has questioned the UK government's apparent decision to class gyms and leisure centres among
VAT rebates and an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are among the list
High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is one of the foremost bodies when it comes
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Linen provider RKF Luxury Linen is aiding the global shortage of PPE during the coronavirus
Incorpore and MoveGB are pleased to announce they have entered into a landmark partnership, combining
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
81 - 120 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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.
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: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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."
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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