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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

London Sport news

EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed Marcus Kingwell, the current
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
The mayor of London has appointed digital expert Jillian Moore as chair of London Sport.
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Peter Fitzboydon has stepped down from his managing director position at Parkwood Leisure after less
fibodo (find it. book it. do it.) - the award-winning booking management platform used by
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Mayor of London has published his Sport for All of Us strategy, following its
Corporate health and wellbeing services provider Westfield Health has appointed David Capper as its CEO.
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate
Experts from the sport and physical activity sector have a major role to play in
London could become the new home of ‘sport tech’ if a strategic plan succeeds in
From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Tove Okunniwa, the former head of marketing for BBC Sport, has been announced as the
Peter Fitzboydon, the outgoing chief executive of London Sport, has called on the sport sector
Peter Fitzboydon has stepped down from his chief executive position at London Sport to become
A new hub that will foster relationships between sports organisations and technology companies will be
Londoners are being encouraged to participate in physical activity with the launch of an app
Sport organisations in London can search through millions of pounds of grant opportunities via a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
London’s first permanent ‘ninja run’ obstacle course has been established in a new leisure centre
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
Buoyed by the response to last week’s inaugural Elevate trade show in London, the event
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
London Sport has announced the launch of a new insight and data portal as it
London Sport – the capital’s County Sports Partnership (CSP) – has merged with disability sport
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
More than 10,000 inactive young Londoners have taken part in physical activity since April 2015
London Sport – the network which offers support to local sports providers – has set
Elevate is the UK’s first trade event bringing together academia, healthcare, government, the physical activity
A consortium headed up by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has bagged a
Central London sports centre, the Porchester Centre, has now reopened after a £1.2m expansion and
Image: QPR will work to develop the sports ground Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR)
Plans for a major new sports complex in Lewisham, South London, have moved forward with
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that a further £2m is to be made available
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that 13 sports schemes are to be the first
The London Development Agency (LDA) has awarded a four-year grant to the London Sports Forum
James O'Driscoll has become the first blind person in England to become a qualified fitness
The UK Fitness Network (UKFN), a strategic alliance between the UK's sports and leisure trusts,
BBC London has announced the winners of its annual sports awards. The BBC London Sports
A new handbook called Inclusive and Active has been published in a bid to help
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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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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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 
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Interview
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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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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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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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Property & Tenders
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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London Sport news

EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed Marcus Kingwell, the current
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
The mayor of London has appointed digital expert Jillian Moore as chair of London Sport.
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Peter Fitzboydon has stepped down from his managing director position at Parkwood Leisure after less
fibodo (find it. book it. do it.) - the award-winning booking management platform used by
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Mayor of London has published his Sport for All of Us strategy, following its
Corporate health and wellbeing services provider Westfield Health has appointed David Capper as its CEO.
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate
Experts from the sport and physical activity sector have a major role to play in
London could become the new home of ‘sport tech’ if a strategic plan succeeds in
From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Tove Okunniwa, the former head of marketing for BBC Sport, has been announced as the
Peter Fitzboydon, the outgoing chief executive of London Sport, has called on the sport sector
Peter Fitzboydon has stepped down from his chief executive position at London Sport to become
A new hub that will foster relationships between sports organisations and technology companies will be
Londoners are being encouraged to participate in physical activity with the launch of an app
Sport organisations in London can search through millions of pounds of grant opportunities via a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
London’s first permanent ‘ninja run’ obstacle course has been established in a new leisure centre
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
Buoyed by the response to last week’s inaugural Elevate trade show in London, the event
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
London Sport has announced the launch of a new insight and data portal as it
London Sport – the capital’s County Sports Partnership (CSP) – has merged with disability sport
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
More than 10,000 inactive young Londoners have taken part in physical activity since April 2015
London Sport – the network which offers support to local sports providers – has set
Elevate is the UK’s first trade event bringing together academia, healthcare, government, the physical activity
A consortium headed up by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has bagged a
Central London sports centre, the Porchester Centre, has now reopened after a £1.2m expansion and
Image: QPR will work to develop the sports ground Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR)
Plans for a major new sports complex in Lewisham, South London, have moved forward with
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that a further £2m is to be made available
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that 13 sports schemes are to be the first
The London Development Agency (LDA) has awarded a four-year grant to the London Sports Forum
James O'Driscoll has become the first blind person in England to become a qualified fitness
The UK Fitness Network (UKFN), a strategic alliance between the UK's sports and leisure trusts,
BBC London has announced the winners of its annual sports awards. The BBC London Sports
A new handbook called Inclusive and Active has been published in a bid to help
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
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: 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: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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