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UNITING THE WORLD OF FITNESS

latest HCM news

HCM magazine

interview

Ty Menzies

We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’

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
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
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

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

Get Elevated

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

Healthy partnerships

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

Boomtime for pilates

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

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
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

Fitronics – Revolutionise engagement

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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
interview

Mário Barbosa

I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year

Basic franchise

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

Keiser – Complete ride experience

The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members

D2F – take a fresh look

D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale

Sondre Gravir

Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson

Epassi – Well at work

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Job opportunities
Duty Manager Everyone Active Middlesbrough
Duty Manager Golf and Athletics
Active Luton Stockwood Park, Luton, United Kingdom
Lifeguard/Recreation Assistant
Everyone Active Basildon
More fitness jobs
Featured supplier: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
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: 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.
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
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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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Commercial opportunity
Location: Commercial opportunity
Company: London Borough of Bexley
concession opportunity
Location: concession opportunity
Company: Forestry England
more properties and tenders
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
29 Sep - 01 Oct 2024
Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, Ireland
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
more diary dates
Job opportunities
Duty Manager Everyone Active Middlesbrough
Duty Manager Golf and Athletics
Active Luton Stockwood Park, Luton, United Kingdom
Lifeguard/Recreation Assistant
Everyone Active Basildon
More fitness jobs
Featured supplier: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
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: 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.
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Commercial opportunity
Location: Commercial opportunity
Company: London Borough of Bexley
concession opportunity
Location: concession opportunity
Company: Forestry England
more properties and tenders
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
29 Sep - 01 Oct 2024
Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, Ireland
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
more diary dates

latest HCM news

HCM magazine

interview

Ty Menzies

We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’

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
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
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

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

Get Elevated

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

Healthy partnerships

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

Boomtime for pilates

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

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
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

Fitronics – Revolutionise engagement

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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
interview

Mário Barbosa

I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year

Basic franchise

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

Keiser – Complete ride experience

The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members

D2F – take a fresh look

D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale

Sondre Gravir

Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson

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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