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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
In 2016, Bolsover District Council’s Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne, Derbyshire benefited from a
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Ian Turley, COO of Holmes Place Germany, says it was important the operator took a
Harlands Group is the leading UK specialist in managing membership payments for health & fitness
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Revolutionary cross trainer manufacturer and franchise, PowerWave, is experiencing the dizzying heights of success, having
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
Two in. One out. This is the gruelling reality for gyms up and down the
Recurring payments platform GoCardless has continued to grow its portfolio of gyms, leisure centres and
Online direct debit provider, GoCardless, has teamed up with membership management software platforms Virtuagym and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Open Banking is here, and the competition and market authorities say it will drive competition
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Blackburn with Darwen Council has gone live with a single, integrated leisure management solution from
Operators will be able to take their business up a gear and tackle one of
Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam is home to some 750 species of animals, including zebras,
Hundreds of Xercise4Less members have come out in support of the low-cost gym chain after
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Leisure industry entrepreneur Daniel Jones has left his role as sales director of Physique Sports
Consumers base their purchasing decisions on ease and simplicity. In a market where customers are
Hydration drinks station HydrO+ has been developed with both the operational requirements of gyms and
Aviva Premiership side Gloucester Rugby has continued its strong performances off the field by reporting
Industry consultancy Leisure-net Solutions has appointed Jo Monkhouse as a data insight manager, a role
Leisure trust GLL has extended its contract with software provider Legend Club Management Systems. Legend
A new report from Oxygen Consulting has said that the physical activity sector must “unleash”
Research conducted by Dr Paul Bedford has revealed that a large proportion of health club
Scottish Leisure Trust, Inverclyde Leisure, has decided to implement an offering from Legend Club Management
UK-based direct debit billing provider DFC has been acquired by Debitsuccess, provider of e-commerce services
Find the ClubWise stand in Hall 4, Stand L250 to discover how ClubWise's fully integrated
ClubWise provides the platform for clubs to save time and focus on servicing members. ClubWise
Hotel and Facilities Management, a subsidiary of fitness and leisure management company, Leisure Connection, has
A new swimming lesson scheme is starting this month at Penrith and Appleby Leisure Centres,
Now that the summer of sport is over, Anglia Community Leisure (ACL) is launching new
Brandon Leisure Centre will be throwing open its doors on the weekend of 26 to
As the market leader in Northern Europe, Syx Automations is focused on delivering innovative high
Ashbourne launch their Membership Validation Till System at LIW. This makes it easy for clubs
Leisure Connection Hotel and Private Management has partnered with ClubWise in order to launch a
Kirklees Active Leisure has launched an online membership sign-up system at one of its largest
Free swimming is just one of the benefits that thousands of youngsters across the Borough
Gladstone Health and Leisure has launched Join@Home, allowing non-members to sign up for a membership
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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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
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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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

Direct Debit news

New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
In 2016, Bolsover District Council’s Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne, Derbyshire benefited from a
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Ian Turley, COO of Holmes Place Germany, says it was important the operator took a
Harlands Group is the leading UK specialist in managing membership payments for health & fitness
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Revolutionary cross trainer manufacturer and franchise, PowerWave, is experiencing the dizzying heights of success, having
Boutique gyms and the rising trend of the pay as you go (PAYG) model is
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
Two in. One out. This is the gruelling reality for gyms up and down the
Recurring payments platform GoCardless has continued to grow its portfolio of gyms, leisure centres and
Online direct debit provider, GoCardless, has teamed up with membership management software platforms Virtuagym and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Open Banking is here, and the competition and market authorities say it will drive competition
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Blackburn with Darwen Council has gone live with a single, integrated leisure management solution from
Operators will be able to take their business up a gear and tackle one of
Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam is home to some 750 species of animals, including zebras,
Hundreds of Xercise4Less members have come out in support of the low-cost gym chain after
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Leisure industry entrepreneur Daniel Jones has left his role as sales director of Physique Sports
Consumers base their purchasing decisions on ease and simplicity. In a market where customers are
Hydration drinks station HydrO+ has been developed with both the operational requirements of gyms and
Aviva Premiership side Gloucester Rugby has continued its strong performances off the field by reporting
Industry consultancy Leisure-net Solutions has appointed Jo Monkhouse as a data insight manager, a role
Leisure trust GLL has extended its contract with software provider Legend Club Management Systems. Legend
A new report from Oxygen Consulting has said that the physical activity sector must “unleash”
Research conducted by Dr Paul Bedford has revealed that a large proportion of health club
Scottish Leisure Trust, Inverclyde Leisure, has decided to implement an offering from Legend Club Management
UK-based direct debit billing provider DFC has been acquired by Debitsuccess, provider of e-commerce services
Find the ClubWise stand in Hall 4, Stand L250 to discover how ClubWise's fully integrated
ClubWise provides the platform for clubs to save time and focus on servicing members. ClubWise
Hotel and Facilities Management, a subsidiary of fitness and leisure management company, Leisure Connection, has
A new swimming lesson scheme is starting this month at Penrith and Appleby Leisure Centres,
Now that the summer of sport is over, Anglia Community Leisure (ACL) is launching new
Brandon Leisure Centre will be throwing open its doors on the weekend of 26 to
As the market leader in Northern Europe, Syx Automations is focused on delivering innovative high
Ashbourne launch their Membership Validation Till System at LIW. This makes it easy for clubs
Leisure Connection Hotel and Private Management has partnered with ClubWise in order to launch a
Kirklees Active Leisure has launched an online membership sign-up system at one of its largest
Free swimming is just one of the benefits that thousands of youngsters across the Borough
Gladstone Health and Leisure has launched Join@Home, allowing non-members to sign up for a membership
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
One exciting opportunity we have is to expand our presence in the healthcare market, due to all the data we collect
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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