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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Belfast City Council news

Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
Fitness and physical activity operators in the UK have begun closing facilities and cancelling events,
The future nature of Belfast Zoo is uncertain after a motion was tabled by a
Two newly-built leisure centres are set to open their doors in Belfast next month as
Northern Ireland’s only burial ground with a Jewish section is to have a visitor centre
Construction work has started on the £15m Brook Leisure Centre in West Belfast – one
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Northern Ireland’s popular Titanic Belfast attraction has submitted plans to expand its facility, with the
Belfast’s Crumlin Road Courthouse is getting set to be transformed into a £25m luxury hotel.
Spa Experience has opened it’s ninth UK spa in Belfast, as part of the redevelopment
Construction company Heron Bros has been appointed as the contractor to design and build three
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has granted £5m (US$6.2m, €5.5m) to restore and redevelop Ireland’s
Belfast’s revamped Connswater Community Greenway will play host to the 2017 International Association of Ultrarunners
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gaming giant Rank Group has pitched plans for a new mixed-use leisure development – including
Planning approval has been granted for a new leisure complex within the Windsor Park stadium
Northern Irish football club Crusaders FC has drawn up proposals for a new 4,000-capacity sports
A partnership of local and central governments is using sport to deliver social change in
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
Belfast communities are being consulted this week regarding opportunities to improve local sport and leisure
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Titanic Belfast, a new £97m (EUR116.2m, US$154.8m) attraction in Northern Ireland, UK, has opened 100
Belfast's new £18m Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) is to open its doors for the first
The Belfast Waterfront arts and entertainment venue is to benefit from a GBP20m expansion as
Belfast Tourism Forum (BTF) has called on the government and tourism industry to work together
A gala performance of Arthur Miller's The Crucible has marked the unveiling of the new
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced the launch of its new integrated strategy to help
Belfast City Council (BCC) has launched a new initiative to encourage visitors to explore locations
A public cycle hire scheme could be introduced in Belfast after Northern Ireland transport minister
A new arts scheme - backed by Belfast City Council (BCC) - is set to
As part of efforts to increase cultural tourism to the region, Belfast City Council has
Northern Ireland's social development minister, Margaret Ritchie, has launched a new public consultation into potential
Northern Ireland tourism minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the "good progress" being made on the
A major new £18m arts complex is set to open its doors to the public
A new £800,000 multi-use games area (MUGA) has been officially opened by Northern Ireland social
Belfast City Council has won the 'Centre Move' award, an international award designed to best
The project to restore SS Nomadic, tender ship to RMS Titanic, has received a £500,000
A special ceremony has been held in Belfast, Northern Ireland to mark the unveiling of
Belfast City Council (BCC) has raised concerns over a lack of progress on the proposed
The fifth World Dwarf Games have begun in Belfast, Northern Ireland this morning (27 July)
Construction work on a new building to house Belfast’s ageing Lyric Theatre is now underway.
The Ulster Hall, a historic 150-year old cultural venue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has reopened
Construction work is set to begin next month on a new £97m visitor attraction in
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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 has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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

Belfast City Council news

Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
Fitness and physical activity operators in the UK have begun closing facilities and cancelling events,
The future nature of Belfast Zoo is uncertain after a motion was tabled by a
Two newly-built leisure centres are set to open their doors in Belfast next month as
Northern Ireland’s only burial ground with a Jewish section is to have a visitor centre
Construction work has started on the £15m Brook Leisure Centre in West Belfast – one
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Northern Ireland’s popular Titanic Belfast attraction has submitted plans to expand its facility, with the
Belfast’s Crumlin Road Courthouse is getting set to be transformed into a £25m luxury hotel.
Spa Experience has opened it’s ninth UK spa in Belfast, as part of the redevelopment
Construction company Heron Bros has been appointed as the contractor to design and build three
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has granted £5m (US$6.2m, €5.5m) to restore and redevelop Ireland’s
Belfast’s revamped Connswater Community Greenway will play host to the 2017 International Association of Ultrarunners
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gaming giant Rank Group has pitched plans for a new mixed-use leisure development – including
Planning approval has been granted for a new leisure complex within the Windsor Park stadium
Northern Irish football club Crusaders FC has drawn up proposals for a new 4,000-capacity sports
A partnership of local and central governments is using sport to deliver social change in
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
Belfast communities are being consulted this week regarding opportunities to improve local sport and leisure
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Titanic Belfast, a new £97m (EUR116.2m, US$154.8m) attraction in Northern Ireland, UK, has opened 100
Belfast's new £18m Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) is to open its doors for the first
The Belfast Waterfront arts and entertainment venue is to benefit from a GBP20m expansion as
Belfast Tourism Forum (BTF) has called on the government and tourism industry to work together
A gala performance of Arthur Miller's The Crucible has marked the unveiling of the new
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced the launch of its new integrated strategy to help
Belfast City Council (BCC) has launched a new initiative to encourage visitors to explore locations
A public cycle hire scheme could be introduced in Belfast after Northern Ireland transport minister
A new arts scheme - backed by Belfast City Council (BCC) - is set to
As part of efforts to increase cultural tourism to the region, Belfast City Council has
Northern Ireland's social development minister, Margaret Ritchie, has launched a new public consultation into potential
Northern Ireland tourism minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the "good progress" being made on the
A major new £18m arts complex is set to open its doors to the public
A new £800,000 multi-use games area (MUGA) has been officially opened by Northern Ireland social
Belfast City Council has won the 'Centre Move' award, an international award designed to best
The project to restore SS Nomadic, tender ship to RMS Titanic, has received a £500,000
A special ceremony has been held in Belfast, Northern Ireland to mark the unveiling of
Belfast City Council (BCC) has raised concerns over a lack of progress on the proposed
The fifth World Dwarf Games have begun in Belfast, Northern Ireland this morning (27 July)
Construction work on a new building to house Belfast’s ageing Lyric Theatre is now underway.
The Ulster Hall, a historic 150-year old cultural venue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has reopened
Construction work is set to begin next month on a new £97m visitor attraction in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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 has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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
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