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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will launch the first part of its new awareness
Hundreds of members of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have already signed up for
A new website, linked to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been launched to
Sheffield City Council’s Activity Sheffield service is to launch a pedometer loan scheme in the
Bolton residents that belong to key risk groups are to receive a helping hand to
Bannatyne Fitness is due to open its 62nd health club in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, in December
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
JJB Fitness Clubs has announced that its aggressive rollout programme, which has seen it open
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to target teenage girls with ‘go’, a new government-funded
South London-based Functional Intelligent Fitness Personal Health Clubs (FIT Clubs) has recently launched an education
ADDleisure, the AIM-listed company formed to develop products and services in the health and leisure
RAF Cosford in Shropshire, which encompasses the RAF School of Physical Training, has teamed up
Lifetime has launched a new interactive website for its students, which enables prospective learners to
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Calderdale Council in West Yorkshire has announced that it will not be opening the Brighouse
Academy Leisure Group has dropped plans to sell its UK operational assets and instead plans
The Bath House Spa at von Essen Hotels’ New Park Manor in the New Forest,
A £32m leisure development in Swansea, Wales, has been given the green light by the
UK-based fitness franchise company Attiva opened a new 510sq m (5,500sq ft) club in Barbados
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
This year’s LIW/FIA/FitPro Business Convention is set to be the biggest show in the event’s
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
Deloitte, Keiser UK Ltd and Precor have joined the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Vanguard Group
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Gayle J Franger as vice president of corporate and brand
A draft policy offering greater protection for open spaces has been published by the Scottish
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
Cybex International UK has recently appointed Richard Purves to senior regional manager. Purves previously spent
Life Fitness has appointed Sarah Plant as UK account manager for VIVO. She joins Claire
Virgin Active has announced changes to its management team in Italy in order to drive
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) will take over the management of Acton Swimming Baths, Gurnell Leisure Centre
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has lined up double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell as
Bannatyne Fitness has acquired the LivingWell Premier health club chain for around £90m, resulting in
Duke Street Capital, the owner of health club chain Esporta, has today said that it
Fitness First has acquired the smaller Fitness Exchange chain for £10m, according to a report
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
The English Federation of Disablity Sport (EFDS) has gained endorsement from the Register of Exercise
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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
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
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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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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
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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
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Snowroom
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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

Latest news

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will launch the first part of its new awareness
Hundreds of members of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have already signed up for
A new website, linked to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been launched to
Sheffield City Council’s Activity Sheffield service is to launch a pedometer loan scheme in the
Bolton residents that belong to key risk groups are to receive a helping hand to
Bannatyne Fitness is due to open its 62nd health club in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, in December
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
JJB Fitness Clubs has announced that its aggressive rollout programme, which has seen it open
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to target teenage girls with ‘go’, a new government-funded
South London-based Functional Intelligent Fitness Personal Health Clubs (FIT Clubs) has recently launched an education
ADDleisure, the AIM-listed company formed to develop products and services in the health and leisure
RAF Cosford in Shropshire, which encompasses the RAF School of Physical Training, has teamed up
Lifetime has launched a new interactive website for its students, which enables prospective learners to
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Calderdale Council in West Yorkshire has announced that it will not be opening the Brighouse
Academy Leisure Group has dropped plans to sell its UK operational assets and instead plans
The Bath House Spa at von Essen Hotels’ New Park Manor in the New Forest,
A £32m leisure development in Swansea, Wales, has been given the green light by the
UK-based fitness franchise company Attiva opened a new 510sq m (5,500sq ft) club in Barbados
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
This year’s LIW/FIA/FitPro Business Convention is set to be the biggest show in the event’s
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
Deloitte, Keiser UK Ltd and Precor have joined the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Vanguard Group
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Gayle J Franger as vice president of corporate and brand
A draft policy offering greater protection for open spaces has been published by the Scottish
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
Cybex International UK has recently appointed Richard Purves to senior regional manager. Purves previously spent
Life Fitness has appointed Sarah Plant as UK account manager for VIVO. She joins Claire
Virgin Active has announced changes to its management team in Italy in order to drive
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) will take over the management of Acton Swimming Baths, Gurnell Leisure Centre
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has lined up double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell as
Bannatyne Fitness has acquired the LivingWell Premier health club chain for around £90m, resulting in
Duke Street Capital, the owner of health club chain Esporta, has today said that it
Fitness First has acquired the smaller Fitness Exchange chain for £10m, according to a report
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
The English Federation of Disablity Sport (EFDS) has gained endorsement from the Register of Exercise
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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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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

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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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