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Leisure trust news

Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
Marg Mayne will stand down as CEO of Mytime Active next year, after more than
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
New Forest District Council in the UK has chosen leisure trust Freedom Leisure as its
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
Almost half of all public health and fitness, leisure and community facilities in the UK,
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Mark Tweedie has been named as the new CEO of Community Leisure UK (CLUK), the
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
How will customers engage with gyms and health clubs after lockdown? What will their new
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
Leisure trust GLL has partnered with foodservice company Brakes to offer a home delivery service
Staff at sheltered accommodation are being trained to organise and lead their own strength and
Not-for profit leisure operator Circadian Trust is partnering with NHS GP surgeries in Gloucestershire to
West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, has introduced dementia-friendly swimming sessions. The joint initiative,
Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it
Life Leisure is expanding its facility portfolio with the launch of an independent boutique fitness
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
12,300
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
We firmly believe that workouts should never feel like a chore
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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
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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
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
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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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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
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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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
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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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
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We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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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
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
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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Featured supplier news: 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.
Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Leisure trust news

Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
myFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
Marg Mayne will stand down as CEO of Mytime Active next year, after more than
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
New Forest District Council in the UK has chosen leisure trust Freedom Leisure as its
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
Almost half of all public health and fitness, leisure and community facilities in the UK,
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Mark Tweedie has been named as the new CEO of Community Leisure UK (CLUK), the
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
How will customers engage with gyms and health clubs after lockdown? What will their new
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
Leisure trust GLL has partnered with foodservice company Brakes to offer a home delivery service
Staff at sheltered accommodation are being trained to organise and lead their own strength and
Not-for profit leisure operator Circadian Trust is partnering with NHS GP surgeries in Gloucestershire to
West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, has introduced dementia-friendly swimming sessions. The joint initiative,
Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it
Life Leisure is expanding its facility portfolio with the launch of an independent boutique fitness
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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 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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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