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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

North West news

Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
The recently-transformed Bamford Wellness Spa in Gloucestershire has been recognised as the UK’s Best New
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE are partnering to open a new, £1m health club in Manchester.
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
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
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
Manchester United has launched a new initiative to increase its engagement with local schools and
A planning application has been submitted for a £23m leisure centre in Coalville, Leicestershire. The
Leisure operator Everyone Active has secured management deals for 11 new sites. The new contracts
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
US-based boutique fitness operator Orangetheory Fitness is preparing to open its first club in the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Life Leisure has become a facility owner after acquiring the Stockport Sports Village (SSV). The
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
Spa operator Champneys has appointed Darling Associates to provide the designs for a £10m redevelopment
Leading spa group Champneys has expanded its property portfolio with the acquisition of Mottram Hall
Plans have been lodged by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) to build a vertical
VisitEngland has named 11 regional tourism projects which will each receive up to £250,000 of
Architecture firm Purcell will create an extension to the historic home of the University of
Blackburn with Darwen Council has gone live with a single, integrated leisure management solution from
Offering free access to gyms and leisure centres – and promoting them heavily – could
A Leicestershire council has rubber-stamped plans to build a £20m (US$26.6m, €22.5m) leisure centre after
The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA has been named the best UK spa at this
Professional clubs playing in the second tier of English rugby have signed up to a
Low-cost gym chain Xercise4Less is collaborating with Lancashire Sport Partnership to help people recovering from
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
A new study supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has suggested that there are
The chief executive officer of Link4Life, the Trust that operates leisure services on behalf of
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
Life Leisure's actilife health programme has been adopted by two North West leisure trusts planning
Anytime Fitness plans to have 200 UK franchises by the end of the year as
A personal trainer hoping to secure contracts and minimum levels of pay for fitness professionals
Construction work to improve access for disabled fans and increase the capacity of Stoke City
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is planning to develop an artificial grass pitch in Liverpool
England’s heritage sector has been valued at £21.7bn (US$28.2m, €25.2m), generating £18.4bn (US$23.9bn, €21.3bn) in
A number of women will be eligible to attend free coaching courses as part of
Tourism officials have launched an art installation on the hills of Snowdonia, with giant mirrored
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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
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
HCM magazine
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: 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

North West news

Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
The recently-transformed Bamford Wellness Spa in Gloucestershire has been recognised as the UK’s Best New
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE are partnering to open a new, £1m health club in Manchester.
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
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
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
Manchester United has launched a new initiative to increase its engagement with local schools and
A planning application has been submitted for a £23m leisure centre in Coalville, Leicestershire. The
Leisure operator Everyone Active has secured management deals for 11 new sites. The new contracts
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
US-based boutique fitness operator Orangetheory Fitness is preparing to open its first club in the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Life Leisure has become a facility owner after acquiring the Stockport Sports Village (SSV). The
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
Spa operator Champneys has appointed Darling Associates to provide the designs for a £10m redevelopment
Leading spa group Champneys has expanded its property portfolio with the acquisition of Mottram Hall
Plans have been lodged by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) to build a vertical
VisitEngland has named 11 regional tourism projects which will each receive up to £250,000 of
Architecture firm Purcell will create an extension to the historic home of the University of
Blackburn with Darwen Council has gone live with a single, integrated leisure management solution from
Offering free access to gyms and leisure centres – and promoting them heavily – could
A Leicestershire council has rubber-stamped plans to build a £20m (US$26.6m, €22.5m) leisure centre after
The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA has been named the best UK spa at this
Professional clubs playing in the second tier of English rugby have signed up to a
Low-cost gym chain Xercise4Less is collaborating with Lancashire Sport Partnership to help people recovering from
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
A new study supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has suggested that there are
The chief executive officer of Link4Life, the Trust that operates leisure services on behalf of
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
Life Leisure's actilife health programme has been adopted by two North West leisure trusts planning
Anytime Fitness plans to have 200 UK franchises by the end of the year as
A personal trainer hoping to secure contracts and minimum levels of pay for fitness professionals
Construction work to improve access for disabled fans and increase the capacity of Stoke City
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is planning to develop an artificial grass pitch in Liverpool
England’s heritage sector has been valued at £21.7bn (US$28.2m, €25.2m), generating £18.4bn (US$23.9bn, €21.3bn) in
A number of women will be eligible to attend free coaching courses as part of
Tourism officials have launched an art installation on the hills of Snowdonia, with giant mirrored
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: 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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