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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
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
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
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
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.
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
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
Private-equity group Legal and General Ventures (LGV) is reportedly selling The Club Company (TCC) for
The international sports association IHRSA, in cooperation with Deloitte and sponsored by Technogym, has published
Choice Hotels Europe has recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment of in-house fitness facilities. Choice –
Runnymede Borough Council in Surrey is investing £2.3m on upgrading and refurbishing its leisure portfolio.
Following its acquisition of Next Generation Clubs (NGC) last month, property firm London & Regional
The £113m Coventry Ricoh Arena – which opened for business last summer – has launched
Manchester-based Trafford Community Leisure Trust (TCLT) has launched two new Zest minus childrens’ gyms at
Hillsborough Leisure Centre in Sheffield was announced winner the Venue of the Year award at
Global fitness franchise Curves International is set to open 50 new sites a month in
ARK Leisure Management opened its flagship club, Thirtysevendegrees, at the More London development near Tower
Property firm London & Regional (L&R) has agreed to buy the Next Generation chain of
Listed company Parken Sport & Entertainment (PSE) has bought Danish chain fitness dk for DKK
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Latest news

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
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
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
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
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.
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
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
Private-equity group Legal and General Ventures (LGV) is reportedly selling The Club Company (TCC) for
The international sports association IHRSA, in cooperation with Deloitte and sponsored by Technogym, has published
Choice Hotels Europe has recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment of in-house fitness facilities. Choice –
Runnymede Borough Council in Surrey is investing £2.3m on upgrading and refurbishing its leisure portfolio.
Following its acquisition of Next Generation Clubs (NGC) last month, property firm London & Regional
The £113m Coventry Ricoh Arena – which opened for business last summer – has launched
Manchester-based Trafford Community Leisure Trust (TCLT) has launched two new Zest minus childrens’ gyms at
Hillsborough Leisure Centre in Sheffield was announced winner the Venue of the Year award at
Global fitness franchise Curves International is set to open 50 new sites a month in
ARK Leisure Management opened its flagship club, Thirtysevendegrees, at the More London development near Tower
Property firm London & Regional (L&R) has agreed to buy the Next Generation chain of
Listed company Parken Sport & Entertainment (PSE) has bought Danish chain fitness dk for DKK
10171 - 10185 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
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
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: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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