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The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
Stockton Borough Council has approved a £3.5m extension to the Splash centre, which opened in
Legal & General Ventures (LGV) has announced the £96m sale of The Club Company to
The latest research from HAFOS (the Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey) – carried out by
A £2m regional gymnastics centre has opened in Spennymoor, County Durham. The facility will be
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
Next Generation Clubs has just announced the commencement of a £12m project at Kembrey Park,
Upgrades at Letchworth Leisure Centre continue with a £1.5m investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities, due
This summer, the Junior Summer Fitness Challenge (JSFC) is rolling out to 10 leisure sites
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
Oxford City Council has announced the official reopening of the Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre in
Leisure trust Fusion has signed a 25-year lease with Lambeth Council to operate Brockwell Lido
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Somerset-based leisure trust, Crewkerne Leisure Management, has opened the new £1.2m Active Lifestyle Centre at
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has established a merit scholarship to its
Plans for a new £25m sports and leisure centre for a former steelworks site in
Health and racquets club chain Esporta is set to open its new £12m club in
Leisure management company Leisure Connection is to introduce personal trainers at its Harpers-branded gyms. Leisure
This year’s Fitness Industry Association (FIA) Commit to Get Fit campaign is set to kick
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Independent health club Fitness 2000 in Great Yarmouth has received a £16,000 grant from the
Whitbread’s David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has agreed a deal with the Saga Group, with the
Work has begun on the building of the £14m Tudor Grange Leisure Centre in Solihull.
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is investigating the potential delivery of the scheme in Europe,
The Spanish gym market has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 9 per cent
Recent expansions by Virgin Active Italy include the opening of new outdoor terraces at the
The first two centres of new health club chain Emotion Fitness have opened in Hungary,
Belgian fitness chain Sportopolis is in merger talks with HealthCity – the largest fitness chain
Newly-appointed Scandinavian ambassador for IHRSA, Doug Miller, has spearheaded a Scandinavian Active Network conference to
Fitness franchise company Curves International has launched its first club in Norway and announced plans
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed three general managers at its Shipley, Wakefield and Edinburgh
Former Bannatyne Falkirk fitness manager Ian McKinnell has joined Bannatyne’s Edinburgh club as general manager.
Alex Blackwell has been appointed to the new role of group lifeguarding manager at DC
Exergenics has stepped up its international expansion drive by hiring James Mair to advise on
Dave Stalker has been appointed business development director at supplement and health food provider Ultralife.
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
More than 1,000 children were welcomed to sports venues across Edinburgh to participate in this
A new gym has opened at Alderman Smith School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The school –
A new, 175sq m (2,150sq ft) health and fitness facility has just opened at Saltley
The time has come again to have your say about the fitness industry through the
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has joined forces with the Performing Right Society (PRS) –
On 2 June, Bromley MyTime opened a new soft play centre for youngsters under the
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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

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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Featured supplier news
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Supplier Showcase
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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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
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Lockers
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Latest news

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
Stockton Borough Council has approved a £3.5m extension to the Splash centre, which opened in
Legal & General Ventures (LGV) has announced the £96m sale of The Club Company to
The latest research from HAFOS (the Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey) – carried out by
A £2m regional gymnastics centre has opened in Spennymoor, County Durham. The facility will be
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
Next Generation Clubs has just announced the commencement of a £12m project at Kembrey Park,
Upgrades at Letchworth Leisure Centre continue with a £1.5m investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities, due
This summer, the Junior Summer Fitness Challenge (JSFC) is rolling out to 10 leisure sites
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
Oxford City Council has announced the official reopening of the Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre in
Leisure trust Fusion has signed a 25-year lease with Lambeth Council to operate Brockwell Lido
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Somerset-based leisure trust, Crewkerne Leisure Management, has opened the new £1.2m Active Lifestyle Centre at
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has established a merit scholarship to its
Plans for a new £25m sports and leisure centre for a former steelworks site in
Health and racquets club chain Esporta is set to open its new £12m club in
Leisure management company Leisure Connection is to introduce personal trainers at its Harpers-branded gyms. Leisure
This year’s Fitness Industry Association (FIA) Commit to Get Fit campaign is set to kick
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Independent health club Fitness 2000 in Great Yarmouth has received a £16,000 grant from the
Whitbread’s David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has agreed a deal with the Saga Group, with the
Work has begun on the building of the £14m Tudor Grange Leisure Centre in Solihull.
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is investigating the potential delivery of the scheme in Europe,
The Spanish gym market has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 9 per cent
Recent expansions by Virgin Active Italy include the opening of new outdoor terraces at the
The first two centres of new health club chain Emotion Fitness have opened in Hungary,
Belgian fitness chain Sportopolis is in merger talks with HealthCity – the largest fitness chain
Newly-appointed Scandinavian ambassador for IHRSA, Doug Miller, has spearheaded a Scandinavian Active Network conference to
Fitness franchise company Curves International has launched its first club in Norway and announced plans
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed three general managers at its Shipley, Wakefield and Edinburgh
Former Bannatyne Falkirk fitness manager Ian McKinnell has joined Bannatyne’s Edinburgh club as general manager.
Alex Blackwell has been appointed to the new role of group lifeguarding manager at DC
Exergenics has stepped up its international expansion drive by hiring James Mair to advise on
Dave Stalker has been appointed business development director at supplement and health food provider Ultralife.
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
More than 1,000 children were welcomed to sports venues across Edinburgh to participate in this
A new gym has opened at Alderman Smith School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The school –
A new, 175sq m (2,150sq ft) health and fitness facility has just opened at Saltley
The time has come again to have your say about the fitness industry through the
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has joined forces with the Performing Right Society (PRS) –
On 2 June, Bromley MyTime opened a new soft play centre for youngsters under the
10151 - 10175 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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

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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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

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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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