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Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has announced Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate,
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report
Apple has previewed the upcoming watchOS 11, which has more health and fitness insights and
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Following the gym upgrade, Sport Ireland Fitness membership has hit capacity and the team is putting a wait-list in place
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
HCM magazine
Research
The message is quite simple: if you do a lot of ‘huff and puff’ exercise, then your risk of dying early or developing diseases in the future is reduced
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Insight
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Life lessons
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Insight
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Show preview
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Active IQ press release: Industry heavyweight David Stalker joins Active IQ as independent adviser
David Stalker, President of EuropeActive and a CIMSPA chartered fellow is joining Active IQ from July 2024.
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Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: London Youth Games concludes at Copper Box Arena
After an incredibly competitive season, the London Youth Games Finals Festival took place at the end of last month at GLL's Copper Box Arena in London.
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Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
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Cryotherapy
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
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Savills
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

mental health news

Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has announced Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate,
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report
Apple has previewed the upcoming watchOS 11, which has more health and fitness insights and
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe,
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Following the gym upgrade, Sport Ireland Fitness membership has hit capacity and the team is putting a wait-list in place
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gymkit UK
Working with many of the UK’s leading health club chains, hotels, and sports clubs Gymkit ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Active IQ press release: Industry heavyweight David Stalker joins Active IQ as independent adviser
David Stalker, President of EuropeActive and a CIMSPA chartered fellow is joining Active IQ from July 2024.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: London Youth Games concludes at Copper Box Arena
After an incredibly competitive season, the London Youth Games Finals Festival took place at the end of last month at GLL's Copper Box Arena in London.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
Property & Tenders
Cleveland Lakes, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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