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GLL news

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
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
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) has appointed Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to manage its
Two staff were injured and Twenty Six GLL leisure facilities had to close their doors
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
The new Britannia Leisure Centre in Hackney, London, has opened its doors to the public.
The Cabinet Office has chosen leisure operator GLL as the "face" of England's COVID-secure physical
The UK’s largest social enterprise, GLL, is the latest operator to throw its support behind
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
Leisure trust GLL has partnered with foodservice company Brakes to offer a home delivery service
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) have signed a partnership
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
Two newly-built leisure centres are set to open their doors in Belfast next month as
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
New Barnet Leisure Centre in North London has become the second new facility to open
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
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HCM promotional features
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
Letters
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
Specifier
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

GLL news

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
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
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) has appointed Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to manage its
Two staff were injured and Twenty Six GLL leisure facilities had to close their doors
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
The new Britannia Leisure Centre in Hackney, London, has opened its doors to the public.
The Cabinet Office has chosen leisure operator GLL as the "face" of England's COVID-secure physical
The UK’s largest social enterprise, GLL, is the latest operator to throw its support behind
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
Leisure trust GLL has partnered with foodservice company Brakes to offer a home delivery service
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) have signed a partnership
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
Two newly-built leisure centres are set to open their doors in Belfast next month as
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
New Barnet Leisure Centre in North London has become the second new facility to open
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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