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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

COVID news

Despite being closed around the world, spas are still finding ways to share a positive
Comedian Rosie Jones found that just one of the three gyms she tried to train
ukactive Kids and sports equipment giant Nike have launched a service designed to help children
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
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
The US Army has put its new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) programme on hold,
Good news for the US health club sector, as clubs are put at the front
Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators
Health Club Management understands that some fitness clubs in Utah in the US are starting
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
French hotel operator, Accor, which owns spa and wellness brands such as Raffles and Banyan
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has launched the first in a series of weekly Q&A
Budget operator The Gym Group has raised around £41m through a share issue, in order
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
The Tourism Society scheduled an emergency meeting on 15 April to discuss breaking news relating
OPINION TOURISM IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD By Ken Robinson CBE, tourism expert. Coronavirus is devastating
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are transforming the UK's exercise
Ross Kirton, head of leisure agency at Colliers International, says landlords with portfolios containing gyms
The National Geographic Museum in Washington DC, US, has developed its first ever virtual tour
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Social distancing measures for runners and cyclists need to be greater than for people walking,
With no cure for the coronavirus, there is much debate in the wellness industry about
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
Duncan Bannatyne, CEO of Bannatyne Group, which runs spas, health clubs and hotels, says the
The attractions industry has lost one of its personalities with the passing of Lord Bath,
The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to enable it
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
1Rebel, the London-based boutique studio operator, has announced a new initiative to help support its
Precor has developed a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members engaged
One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe
Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals curb anxiety
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Staff at the Getty Museum have come up with a novel way to engage with
Since being established in 2003, COOKFOX Architects have gained a reputation for being proponents of
Helen Bonser-Wilton, CEO of Portsmouth's Mary Rose Museum, says the attraction, along with the rest
A total of £195m of National Lottery funding has been made available to help the
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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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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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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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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
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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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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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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
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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
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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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Cryotherapy
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Diary dates
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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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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
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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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
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
Diary dates

COVID news

Despite being closed around the world, spas are still finding ways to share a positive
Comedian Rosie Jones found that just one of the three gyms she tried to train
ukactive Kids and sports equipment giant Nike have launched a service designed to help children
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
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
The US Army has put its new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) programme on hold,
Good news for the US health club sector, as clubs are put at the front
Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators
Health Club Management understands that some fitness clubs in Utah in the US are starting
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
French hotel operator, Accor, which owns spa and wellness brands such as Raffles and Banyan
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has launched the first in a series of weekly Q&A
Budget operator The Gym Group has raised around £41m through a share issue, in order
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
The Tourism Society scheduled an emergency meeting on 15 April to discuss breaking news relating
OPINION TOURISM IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD By Ken Robinson CBE, tourism expert. Coronavirus is devastating
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are transforming the UK's exercise
Ross Kirton, head of leisure agency at Colliers International, says landlords with portfolios containing gyms
The National Geographic Museum in Washington DC, US, has developed its first ever virtual tour
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Social distancing measures for runners and cyclists need to be greater than for people walking,
With no cure for the coronavirus, there is much debate in the wellness industry about
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
Duncan Bannatyne, CEO of Bannatyne Group, which runs spas, health clubs and hotels, says the
The attractions industry has lost one of its personalities with the passing of Lord Bath,
The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to enable it
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
1Rebel, the London-based boutique studio operator, has announced a new initiative to help support its
Precor has developed a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members engaged
One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe
Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals curb anxiety
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Staff at the Getty Museum have come up with a novel way to engage with
Since being established in 2003, COOKFOX Architects have gained a reputation for being proponents of
Helen Bonser-Wilton, CEO of Portsmouth's Mary Rose Museum, says the attraction, along with the rest
A total of £195m of National Lottery funding has been made available to help the
841 - 880 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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