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Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
A thought-provoking, US national probability study, The WELLSurvey™, has revealed that the majority of Americans
The way fat stores are metabolised during exercise is different in males and females, according
Sound wellness company Swell has launched AI-generated music solutions for spas and hotels, scientifically proven
A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report
Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable
Following the success of its first site in Whitefield, Total Fitness is launching a purpose-built
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
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
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
12,300
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Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
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Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
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
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
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
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
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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
HCM magazine
Interview
In Belgium, one in 10 people is diabetic or pre-diabetic, so we decided to address this group with interventions for World Diabetes Day
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
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Research
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
Wellness
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
Wellness
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Talking point
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
Research
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
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
When you bring the mental, emotional and physical together as one and find balance, it can connect you to the magical
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I'm pleased to say we’re having our best year ever in 2024. Everyone’s smiling
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Developing tomorrow’s champions: BLK BOX and Cardiff Met’s Archers Performance Centre
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the brand-new Cardiff Metropolitan University's Archers Performance Centre.
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: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
 press release: The Fitness Group enters the Middle East market as part of international expansion drive
The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider, is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business continues to expand internationally.
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active wins Sheffield contract for management of 13 major sport and leisure facilities
Sports and Leisure Management’s Everyone Active has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of 1st January 2025.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
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Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
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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

study news

Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
A thought-provoking, US national probability study, The WELLSurvey™, has revealed that the majority of Americans
The way fat stores are metabolised during exercise is different in males and females, according
Sound wellness company Swell has launched AI-generated music solutions for spas and hotels, scientifically proven
A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report
Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable
Following the success of its first site in Whitefield, Total Fitness is launching a purpose-built
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
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
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Since EGYM launched at Vivacity, the team has onboarded more than 1,200 members, with a retention rate of 85%
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience
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
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
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
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
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
When you bring the mental, emotional and physical together as one and find balance, it can connect you to the magical
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I'm pleased to say we’re having our best year ever in 2024. Everyone’s smiling
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Developing tomorrow’s champions: BLK BOX and Cardiff Met’s Archers Performance Centre
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the brand-new Cardiff Metropolitan University's Archers Performance Centre.
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: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
 press release: The Fitness Group enters the Middle East market as part of international expansion drive
The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider, is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business continues to expand internationally.
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active wins Sheffield contract for management of 13 major sport and leisure facilities
Sports and Leisure Management’s Everyone Active has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of 1st January 2025.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
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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