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qualifications news

Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Hand Picked Hotels (HPH) has launched its new Spa Therapist Apprenticeship programme, working alongside national
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has unveiled a new spa therapist apprenticeship programme in a
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
On 24 June 2022, skincare specialist and therapist trainer Jennifer Young will launch a new
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
Baking is the focus of a new one-day course designed to help people learn about
Music psychology specialist, Brian d’Souza, has launched a sound wellness business to offer transformative sound
2021 has been dubbed the year of the ‘Great Resignation’, with numerous people in the
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has appointed Annika Jackson as
After more than 28 years of successful growth and development, and over 50,000 learners trained,
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
EuropeActive has announced it will trial a new consumer health club certification scheme, to be
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
A new training initiative is aiming to 'retool the physical activity workforce' to help businesses
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Cancer touch training specialist, Jennifer Young, has created a free Cancer Awareness Qualification to aid
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
The Health Foundation has called for a more joined-up, whole government approach to policy-making, in
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
A study has claimed that "millions of disabled people" are not being catered for at
Parkour UK chief executive Eugene Minogue will step down as CEO after 10 years in
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
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.
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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

qualifications news

Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Hand Picked Hotels (HPH) has launched its new Spa Therapist Apprenticeship programme, working alongside national
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has unveiled a new spa therapist apprenticeship programme in a
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
On 24 June 2022, skincare specialist and therapist trainer Jennifer Young will launch a new
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
Baking is the focus of a new one-day course designed to help people learn about
Music psychology specialist, Brian d’Souza, has launched a sound wellness business to offer transformative sound
2021 has been dubbed the year of the ‘Great Resignation’, with numerous people in the
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has appointed Annika Jackson as
After more than 28 years of successful growth and development, and over 50,000 learners trained,
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
EuropeActive has announced it will trial a new consumer health club certification scheme, to be
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
As the highly anticipated Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som continues to prepare for its opening
A new training initiative is aiming to 'retool the physical activity workforce' to help businesses
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Cancer touch training specialist, Jennifer Young, has created a free Cancer Awareness Qualification to aid
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
The Health Foundation has called for a more joined-up, whole government approach to policy-making, in
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
A study has claimed that "millions of disabled people" are not being catered for at
Parkour UK chief executive Eugene Minogue will step down as CEO after 10 years in
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
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.
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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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