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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Sports Minister news

Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The Football Foundation is to invest 40 per cent of its total funding over the
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
Industry body ukactive has today (1 July) hosted a delegation of government and public health
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has called on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park to be
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gyms, health clubs, sports facilities and swimming pools across Italy have been forced to close
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
The Irish government will utilise funds sitting in dormant bank accounts by investing them in
A majority of mothers do not exercise because it makes them feel guilty about not
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A skating club and a beach volleyball team are among the organisations to benefit from
Irish tourism body Fáilte Ireland has created a €15.5m (US$17.4m, £13.3m) fund for towns around
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
The UK Government’s chief medical officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, will be a keynote speaker
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has resigned over the government's delay in bringing down the maximum
The Scottish government and sportscotland have made £300,000 worth of extra funding available for projects
Cox Architecture have been selected to design a new stadium at Moore Park in Sydney,
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Community-based sport and physical activity projects in Scotland are in line for a cash investment
The debate over whether safe standing areas should be allowed in English top flight football
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
Premier League football club West Bromwich Albion (WBA) has had its proposal to establish a
A French government watchdog has warned that the cost of hosting the Paris 2024 Olympic
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) is encouraging the sports sector to engage in a
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has described the government’s strategy for sport as making “good progress”
Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
Lawrence Dallaglio will lead a speaker line-up from the worlds of sport, health and government
Gym operators and physical activity providers are throwing open their doors today (27 September), offering
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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 and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Sports Minister news

Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The Football Foundation is to invest 40 per cent of its total funding over the
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
Industry body ukactive has today (1 July) hosted a delegation of government and public health
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has called on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park to be
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Gyms, health clubs, sports facilities and swimming pools across Italy have been forced to close
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
The Irish government will utilise funds sitting in dormant bank accounts by investing them in
A majority of mothers do not exercise because it makes them feel guilty about not
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A skating club and a beach volleyball team are among the organisations to benefit from
Irish tourism body Fáilte Ireland has created a €15.5m (US$17.4m, £13.3m) fund for towns around
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
The UK Government’s chief medical officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, will be a keynote speaker
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has resigned over the government's delay in bringing down the maximum
The Scottish government and sportscotland have made £300,000 worth of extra funding available for projects
Cox Architecture have been selected to design a new stadium at Moore Park in Sydney,
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Community-based sport and physical activity projects in Scotland are in line for a cash investment
The debate over whether safe standing areas should be allowed in English top flight football
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
Premier League football club West Bromwich Albion (WBA) has had its proposal to establish a
A French government watchdog has warned that the cost of hosting the Paris 2024 Olympic
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) is encouraging the sports sector to engage in a
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has described the government’s strategy for sport as making “good progress”
Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
Lawrence Dallaglio will lead a speaker line-up from the worlds of sport, health and government
Gym operators and physical activity providers are throwing open their doors today (27 September), offering
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
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
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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