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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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A new guidebook is being launched in Liverpool schools to help children improve their health,
Childwall Sports College in Liverpool has opened a new sports centre aimed at attracting not
The FIA and YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) have joined forces to offer free training
Engaging the consumer, one of the health and fitness industry’s biggest challenges, will be the
The Club and Spa at Marriott International’s County Hall Hotel in London has signed up
Celia Gatward has been appointed national business development manager by énergie Fitness Clubs, with a
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Fusion sports performance trainers Nathan Carter and Kelvin Turner recently led a team of 12
Tim Evans has been appointed a Hire Fitness franchisee for Surrey and south west London.
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed Matthew Skeats as the new general manager of its
Life Fitness has made two appointments within its core sales division, with Ben Jobson joining
Fitness training company fitness fx has recruited well-known presenters Rebecca Small, Michael Steel, Balazs Fuzessy
Cybex International UK has expanded its sales team with three new appointments. Lisa Greenfield joins
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
As the number of schools participating in the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Adopt a School
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up with 24 Hour Fitness CEO Mark Mastrov
Konami Sports & Life has opened a new concept health club in Sapporo, Japan, which
The Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, SkillsActive is inviting employers, voluntary and
The Danish fitness industry has recently welcomed the establishment of the first trade body for
The largest operator of health clubs across Scandinavia, SATS, is believed to be up for
A four-year drive to reduce obesity in the town of Colac in Victoria, Australia, has
Alois Fauster has just opened his seventh Fit Inn gym since the launch of the
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of its new StayFit@Hyatt 24/7 gyms at
The Migros Group has recently opened its 15th Fitnesspark club in Schwyz, near Luzern, Switzerland.
The winners of New Zealand’s annual Fitness Life Awards have been announced at a ceremony
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has begun the £1.2m revamp of All Seasons Leisure Centre in
Contract management company DC Leisure has been appointed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to develop
Health club franchise business énergie Fitness Clubs has acquired the global distribution rights to the
According to media reports, former Asda chair Archie Norman is among the bidders for health
A new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) claims that physical exercise has little
Sports minister Richard Caborn has written to the Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL)
Holmes Place is set to open its fifth Privilege health club next month in Bank,
The London Fitness Network has launched a new campaign to encourage Londoners to get fit.
Glasgow City Council plans to form a new Social Enterprise to manage museums, libraries, leisure
The secretary of state for culture, media and sport, Tessa Jowell, visited a Manchester YMCA
On 13 December 2006 the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) will be holding the first ever
Halo Leisure is set invest £280,000 in doubling the size of the gym at Leominster
Sandwell Leisure Trust has completed a £70,000 investment in the strength training facility at the
Freedom Leisure is encouraging people in Sussex to collectively lose a ton in weight during
Sheepmount Stadium in Carlisle, which completed a £3.6m redevelopment last summer, was officially opened by
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) has appointed a manager for the new £6.4m indoor
Resolution Property and Vinyl Factory have formed a consortium called Marshall Street Regeneration to restore
12,300
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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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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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Latest news

A new guidebook is being launched in Liverpool schools to help children improve their health,
Childwall Sports College in Liverpool has opened a new sports centre aimed at attracting not
The FIA and YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) have joined forces to offer free training
Engaging the consumer, one of the health and fitness industry’s biggest challenges, will be the
The Club and Spa at Marriott International’s County Hall Hotel in London has signed up
Celia Gatward has been appointed national business development manager by énergie Fitness Clubs, with a
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Fusion sports performance trainers Nathan Carter and Kelvin Turner recently led a team of 12
Tim Evans has been appointed a Hire Fitness franchisee for Surrey and south west London.
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed Matthew Skeats as the new general manager of its
Life Fitness has made two appointments within its core sales division, with Ben Jobson joining
Fitness training company fitness fx has recruited well-known presenters Rebecca Small, Michael Steel, Balazs Fuzessy
Cybex International UK has expanded its sales team with three new appointments. Lisa Greenfield joins
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
As the number of schools participating in the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Adopt a School
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up with 24 Hour Fitness CEO Mark Mastrov
Konami Sports & Life has opened a new concept health club in Sapporo, Japan, which
The Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, SkillsActive is inviting employers, voluntary and
The Danish fitness industry has recently welcomed the establishment of the first trade body for
The largest operator of health clubs across Scandinavia, SATS, is believed to be up for
A four-year drive to reduce obesity in the town of Colac in Victoria, Australia, has
Alois Fauster has just opened his seventh Fit Inn gym since the launch of the
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of its new StayFit@Hyatt 24/7 gyms at
The Migros Group has recently opened its 15th Fitnesspark club in Schwyz, near Luzern, Switzerland.
The winners of New Zealand’s annual Fitness Life Awards have been announced at a ceremony
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has begun the £1.2m revamp of All Seasons Leisure Centre in
Contract management company DC Leisure has been appointed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to develop
Health club franchise business énergie Fitness Clubs has acquired the global distribution rights to the
According to media reports, former Asda chair Archie Norman is among the bidders for health
A new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) claims that physical exercise has little
Sports minister Richard Caborn has written to the Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL)
Holmes Place is set to open its fifth Privilege health club next month in Bank,
The London Fitness Network has launched a new campaign to encourage Londoners to get fit.
Glasgow City Council plans to form a new Social Enterprise to manage museums, libraries, leisure
The secretary of state for culture, media and sport, Tessa Jowell, visited a Manchester YMCA
On 13 December 2006 the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) will be holding the first ever
Halo Leisure is set invest £280,000 in doubling the size of the gym at Leominster
Sandwell Leisure Trust has completed a £70,000 investment in the strength training facility at the
Freedom Leisure is encouraging people in Sussex to collectively lose a ton in weight during
Sheepmount Stadium in Carlisle, which completed a £3.6m redevelopment last summer, was officially opened by
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) has appointed a manager for the new £6.4m indoor
Resolution Property and Vinyl Factory have formed a consortium called Marshall Street Regeneration to restore
9916 - 9940 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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