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UNITING THE WORLD OF FITNESS

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Conversations about the future

Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure

Powering ahead

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

Consumer engagement

Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers

Neil Randall

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

Vivacity: Stronger with EGYM

Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
interview

James Balfour

The messaging we've got to get across now is about how it’s consistent, good practice that delivers compound results

Medical memberships

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
Editor's letter

Brace for impact

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
interview

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
Trust is the difference between logic and magic. Magic comes in those moments like the World Cup drop kick when you let go and go all in

Surrenne: four floors of wellness

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

Xplor: software support

Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience

Sex differences in fat metabolism

A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports

Preventing decline

New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
Editor's letter

Full integration

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

Sarah Luna

Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
people

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
interview

Pieterjan Nuitten

We’re aiming to reach 50-70 gyms by mid-2027, some in supermarkets

Inspiring enthusiasm

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson

Physical: On your feet

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

Ahead of the curve

Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
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General Manager Tennis Swansea 365 Swansea, United Kingdom
General Manager Coach Gyms Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Customer Service Advisor
Everyone Active Middlesborough, United Kingdom
Duty Manager (Dry) Everyone Active St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Senior Leisure Officer
East Devon District Council Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom
More fitness jobs
Featured supplier: 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.
Featured supplier: 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 operator: Parkwood Leisure invests more than £1m in fitness equipment as part of wide-scale facility upgrades
Parkwood Leisure has invested more than £1m over the past 12 months in new fitness equipment, as part of the operator’s plans to upgrade its leisure centres and improve its offering to members.
Featured operator: Parkwood Leisure celebrates four award wins and named Outstanding Organisation of the Year at the 2022 ukactive Awards
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as the leisure facilities operator picked up four awards.
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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Supplier showcase | Jon Williams
The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality
Supplier showcase | Matrix: Futureproofing
Matrix Fitness has partnered with Aberystwyth University to create a self-powered eco-gym in its new sports dome
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Commercial opportunity
Location: Commercial opportunity
Company: London Borough of Bexley
property for sale
Location: property for sale
Company: Savills
more properties and tenders
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
10-12 Sep 2024
St Moritz Hotel & Spa, Wadebridge, United Kingdom
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
29 Sep - 01 Oct 2024
Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, Ireland
30 Sep - 02 Oct 2024
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
08-11 Oct 2024
Chia Laguna Resort, Italy
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
more diary dates
Job opportunities
General Manager Tennis Swansea 365 Swansea, United Kingdom
General Manager Coach Gyms Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Customer Service Advisor
Everyone Active Middlesborough, United Kingdom
Duty Manager (Dry) Everyone Active St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Senior Leisure Officer
East Devon District Council Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom
More fitness jobs
Featured supplier: 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.
Featured supplier: 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 operator: Parkwood Leisure invests more than £1m in fitness equipment as part of wide-scale facility upgrades
Parkwood Leisure has invested more than £1m over the past 12 months in new fitness equipment, as part of the operator’s plans to upgrade its leisure centres and improve its offering to members.
Featured operator: Parkwood Leisure celebrates four award wins and named Outstanding Organisation of the Year at the 2022 ukactive Awards
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as the leisure facilities operator picked up four awards.
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Get HCM
Sign up for the free digital edition of HCM magazine and the free weekly HCM ezine
Sign up
Supplier showcase | Jon Williams
The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality
Supplier showcase | Matrix: Futureproofing
Matrix Fitness has partnered with Aberystwyth University to create a self-powered eco-gym in its new sports dome
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Commercial opportunity
Location: Commercial opportunity
Company: London Borough of Bexley
property for sale
Location: property for sale
Company: Savills
more properties and tenders
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
10-12 Sep 2024
St Moritz Hotel & Spa, Wadebridge, United Kingdom
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
29 Sep - 01 Oct 2024
Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, Ireland
30 Sep - 02 Oct 2024
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
08-11 Oct 2024
Chia Laguna Resort, Italy
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
more diary dates

latest HCM news

HCM magazine

Conversations about the future

Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure

Powering ahead

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

Consumer engagement

Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers

Neil Randall

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

Vivacity: Stronger with EGYM

Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
interview

James Balfour

The messaging we've got to get across now is about how it’s consistent, good practice that delivers compound results

Medical memberships

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
Editor's letter

Brace for impact

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
interview

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
Trust is the difference between logic and magic. Magic comes in those moments like the World Cup drop kick when you let go and go all in

Surrenne: four floors of wellness

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

Xplor: software support

Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience

Sex differences in fat metabolism

A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports

Preventing decline

New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
Editor's letter

Full integration

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

Sarah Luna

Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
people

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
interview

Pieterjan Nuitten

We’re aiming to reach 50-70 gyms by mid-2027, some in supermarkets

Inspiring enthusiasm

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson

Physical: On your feet

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

Ahead of the curve

Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
More from HCM
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