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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Manchester City news

Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, will open
Andy King, chair of Manchester's GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at non-profit
New images have been released of what will become the first new public park in
ASM Global has revealed plans to increase the capacity at its Manchester Arena venue to
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
The coronavirus is beginning to have real-term effects on the UK's leisure industry, as the
International sports and live entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG) has announced plans to build
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Sports stadiums and large entertainment venues could soon be forced to implement airport-style security checks,
City Football Group (CFG), owner of Manchester City FC and a host of other clubs
A surge in investments made into the booming esports sector is now creating competition for
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
City Football Group (CFG), the owner of English Premier League champions Manchester City, has moved
English Premier League champion Manchester City FC has opened a sensory room for young fans
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Spanish giant Real Madrid has replaced English Premier League club Manchester United as the world's
Mark Verstegen says health clubs and gyms need to become better at delivering results, report
Manchester City FC (MCFC) has become the first international football organisation to open two offices
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Premier League club Manchester City FC (MCFC) will open its doors to children later this
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football according to
Premier League football clubs Manchester United and Manchester City have clubbed together to donate £1m
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
Australia, Canada and Malaysia will rival the UK as potential hosts for the 2022 Commonwealth
The Ibis Styles Manchester Portland hotel has reopened after a major design overhaul inspired by
Almost half of the clubs in the Premier League will not meet requirements for disabled
Factory, the flagship arts building for the north of England designed by Rem Koolhaas’ Office
Maria Balshaw, director of Manchester’s Whitworth art gallery, will be named Sir Nicholas Serota’s replacement
Several sport and leisure facilities in Manchester, such as the National Cycling Centre, Taekwondo Centre
MuseumNext has made a call for papers for its European conference in Rotterdam next year,
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the announcement
Three flagship Taekwondo competitions will be staged in England over the next three years following
Manchester City's Etihad Stadium expansion and HCMA Architecture + Design's Canada-based Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
A new purpose-built baseball facility is being lined up for Manchester, and could be complete
English Premier League side Manchester City FC (MCFC) claims to be the first football club
GB Taekwondo has received backing from UK Sport as it bids to host three major
Stadiums and arenas built for events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games
English Premier League club Manchester City has held the first ever football data hackathon, which
A 200-bed five star hotel and 30,000sq ft (2,800sq m) of leisure space will dominate
Wolverhampton Wanderers has become the latest European football club – a second team in the
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Don’t think too much about positioning yourself for future roles. If you deliver with passion, great things will come your way
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
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Manchester City news

Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, will open
Andy King, chair of Manchester's GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at non-profit
New images have been released of what will become the first new public park in
ASM Global has revealed plans to increase the capacity at its Manchester Arena venue to
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
The coronavirus is beginning to have real-term effects on the UK's leisure industry, as the
International sports and live entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG) has announced plans to build
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Sports stadiums and large entertainment venues could soon be forced to implement airport-style security checks,
City Football Group (CFG), owner of Manchester City FC and a host of other clubs
A surge in investments made into the booming esports sector is now creating competition for
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
City Football Group (CFG), the owner of English Premier League champions Manchester City, has moved
English Premier League champion Manchester City FC has opened a sensory room for young fans
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Spanish giant Real Madrid has replaced English Premier League club Manchester United as the world's
Mark Verstegen says health clubs and gyms need to become better at delivering results, report
Manchester City FC (MCFC) has become the first international football organisation to open two offices
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Premier League club Manchester City FC (MCFC) will open its doors to children later this
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football according to
Premier League football clubs Manchester United and Manchester City have clubbed together to donate £1m
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
Australia, Canada and Malaysia will rival the UK as potential hosts for the 2022 Commonwealth
The Ibis Styles Manchester Portland hotel has reopened after a major design overhaul inspired by
Almost half of the clubs in the Premier League will not meet requirements for disabled
Factory, the flagship arts building for the north of England designed by Rem Koolhaas’ Office
Maria Balshaw, director of Manchester’s Whitworth art gallery, will be named Sir Nicholas Serota’s replacement
Several sport and leisure facilities in Manchester, such as the National Cycling Centre, Taekwondo Centre
MuseumNext has made a call for papers for its European conference in Rotterdam next year,
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the announcement
Three flagship Taekwondo competitions will be staged in England over the next three years following
Manchester City's Etihad Stadium expansion and HCMA Architecture + Design's Canada-based Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
A new purpose-built baseball facility is being lined up for Manchester, and could be complete
English Premier League side Manchester City FC (MCFC) claims to be the first football club
GB Taekwondo has received backing from UK Sport as it bids to host three major
Stadiums and arenas built for events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games
English Premier League club Manchester City has held the first ever football data hackathon, which
A 200-bed five star hotel and 30,000sq ft (2,800sq m) of leisure space will dominate
Wolverhampton Wanderers has become the latest European football club – a second team in the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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