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UNITING THE WORLD OF FITNESS

latest HCM news

HCM magazine

Indoor cycling

Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate

Fitronics – Revolutionise engagement

Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service

Get Elevated

The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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

Healthy partnerships

What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
people

Ross Stewart Campbell

CEO, BeyondActiv
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world

Steve Schwartz

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

Boomtime for pilates

Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
people

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
Editor's letter

Cardio crisis

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
interview

Ty Menzies

Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy

Keep up the cardio

With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio

Clear trading

The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports

Set for growth

Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

False readings

New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question

Strong growth

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

BLK BOX – Shared ethos

The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
celebs

Perfect Gym – strong foundations

No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth

InBody – Attract & retain

Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention

Epassi – Well at work

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
More from HCM
Job opportunities
Civic Partnership Manager
Everyone Active Bristol, United Kingdom
Swim Teacher Everyone Active Bristol
Cleaning Assistant Everyone Active Gainsborough
Recreation Assistant
Everyone Active Romford
More fitness jobs
Featured supplier: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Featured supplier: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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.
Featured operator: Everyone Active wins contract for management of eight major sport and cultural facilities
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure Management (SLM) trading under the brand name Everyone Active.
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Get HCM
Sign up for the free digital edition of HCM magazine and the free weekly HCM ezine
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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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
visitor attraction
Location: visitor attraction
Company: Belvoir Castle
concession opportunity
Location: concession opportunity
Company: Forestry England
more properties and tenders
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
06-07 Jun 2024
Sataman Viilu , Jyväskylä, Finland
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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,
more diary dates
Job opportunities
Civic Partnership Manager
Everyone Active Bristol, United Kingdom
Swim Teacher Everyone Active Bristol
Cleaning Assistant Everyone Active Gainsborough
Recreation Assistant
Everyone Active Romford
More fitness jobs
Featured supplier: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Featured supplier: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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.
Featured operator: Everyone Active wins contract for management of eight major sport and cultural facilities
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure Management (SLM) trading under the brand name Everyone Active.
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
visitor attraction
Location: visitor attraction
Company: Belvoir Castle
concession opportunity
Location: concession opportunity
Company: Forestry England
more properties and tenders
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
06-07 Jun 2024
Sataman Viilu , Jyväskylä, Finland
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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,
more diary dates

latest HCM news

HCM magazine

Indoor cycling

Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate

Fitronics – Revolutionise engagement

Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service

Get Elevated

The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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

Healthy partnerships

What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
people

Ross Stewart Campbell

CEO, BeyondActiv
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world

Steve Schwartz

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

Boomtime for pilates

Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
people

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
Editor's letter

Cardio crisis

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
interview

Ty Menzies

Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy

Keep up the cardio

With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio

Clear trading

The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports

Set for growth

Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

False readings

New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question

Strong growth

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

BLK BOX – Shared ethos

The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
celebs

Perfect Gym – strong foundations

No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth

InBody – Attract & retain

Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention

Epassi – Well at work

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
More from HCM
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