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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Charitable trust Bromley Mytime, in partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, has invested £115,000
The sports industry will discover on Monday whether the long-running saga surrounding the merger of
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has launched the first annual publication to chart the progress
Fitness First has appointed John Gamble as its new UK managing director. Gamble, former managing
Nationwide building society has become the first organisation to receive the English Federation of Disability
Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP) is set to open a new club in July, on the
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
Life Fitness has appointed Dylan Fairclough as channel sales manager for the UK’s southern region.
Training provider LifeTime Health and Fitness has announced three new appointments to its team. RAF
Cathy Lawford from Hay-on-Wye has been named Instructor of the Year by Fitness Wales at
Public Health Minister Caroline Flint has announced the publication of new practical tools for GPs
Already well-known in the Littlehampton area for scoring the winning goal and securing a gold
Former Physique MD Mark Turner has been appointed MD of CV and resistance equipment provider
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Academy Leisure Group is selling its UK operational assets in a disposal package that features
Paramount Hotels and Central Sports Management and Training have announced that the joint training programme
Parkwood Leisure has been awarded the contract to manage the Swimming Pool Complex at the
3d Leisure has announced a new contract with Swallow Hotels to manage the health clubs
Next month’s official opening of a £5.5m health club and spa at Cadbury House in
Work on a £22m PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project will begin this month in Amber
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given the thumbs up to early work on the
The BT Work Fit Campaign – delivered in partnership with the Men’s Health Forum (MHF)
Two health club chains have been ranked in the top 15 of the fastest growing
A new stretching technique has been introduced in the UK which promises to improve flexibility,
The Amateur Swimming Association has announced that Kellogg’s – the sponsors of the ASA Awards
Barnsley Premier Leisure is investing £200,000 in a new changing village for Barnsley’s Metrodome. The
Bromley MyTime is set to unveil a new soft play centre for children under the
Pendle Leisure Trust’s Community Development Team has won the Big Difference Awards Roll of Honour
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) delivered a series of activities for children in rural areas over
Champney’s Henlow Grange spa in Hertfordshire was found guilty by Mid Beds District Council for
Multitrax Group has announced plans to expand into the health club market, with the launch
DC Leisure has launched two new Kinetika gyms in Somerset at the Parish Wharf Leisure
Delegates from around the world met at the recent IHRSA Convention, held in Las Vegas
Énergie Fitness clubs has launched a new ladies-only franchise in the UK – Énergie Fitness
A pilot programme to tackle the issue of obesity in children diagnosed as either overweight
A new luxury health club and spa has opened in Holmer, Hereford. Designed and owned
Lancashire-based Pendle Leisure Trust has revealed plans for a £2.5m extension to the Pendle Wavelengths
Fusion has invested £15,000 in installing a Sportwall at Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre in
The £1m refurbishment of Hailsham Leisure Centre by Freedom Leisure was officially unveiled by BBC
The day before the smoking ban came into effect in Scotland, leisure facility operator Edinburgh
Freedom Leisure completed the £130,000 refurbishment of Ringmer swimming pool last month. The revamp saw
A new trust has been set up to manage Copeland Borough Council’s leisure facilities. Leisure
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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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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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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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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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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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
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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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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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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
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
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: 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: 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: TVS Group
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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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Lockers
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
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
Diary dates
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
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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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
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Latest news

Charitable trust Bromley Mytime, in partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, has invested £115,000
The sports industry will discover on Monday whether the long-running saga surrounding the merger of
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has launched the first annual publication to chart the progress
Fitness First has appointed John Gamble as its new UK managing director. Gamble, former managing
Nationwide building society has become the first organisation to receive the English Federation of Disability
Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP) is set to open a new club in July, on the
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
Life Fitness has appointed Dylan Fairclough as channel sales manager for the UK’s southern region.
Training provider LifeTime Health and Fitness has announced three new appointments to its team. RAF
Cathy Lawford from Hay-on-Wye has been named Instructor of the Year by Fitness Wales at
Public Health Minister Caroline Flint has announced the publication of new practical tools for GPs
Already well-known in the Littlehampton area for scoring the winning goal and securing a gold
Former Physique MD Mark Turner has been appointed MD of CV and resistance equipment provider
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Academy Leisure Group is selling its UK operational assets in a disposal package that features
Paramount Hotels and Central Sports Management and Training have announced that the joint training programme
Parkwood Leisure has been awarded the contract to manage the Swimming Pool Complex at the
3d Leisure has announced a new contract with Swallow Hotels to manage the health clubs
Next month’s official opening of a £5.5m health club and spa at Cadbury House in
Work on a £22m PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project will begin this month in Amber
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given the thumbs up to early work on the
The BT Work Fit Campaign – delivered in partnership with the Men’s Health Forum (MHF)
Two health club chains have been ranked in the top 15 of the fastest growing
A new stretching technique has been introduced in the UK which promises to improve flexibility,
The Amateur Swimming Association has announced that Kellogg’s – the sponsors of the ASA Awards
Barnsley Premier Leisure is investing £200,000 in a new changing village for Barnsley’s Metrodome. The
Bromley MyTime is set to unveil a new soft play centre for children under the
Pendle Leisure Trust’s Community Development Team has won the Big Difference Awards Roll of Honour
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) delivered a series of activities for children in rural areas over
Champney’s Henlow Grange spa in Hertfordshire was found guilty by Mid Beds District Council for
Multitrax Group has announced plans to expand into the health club market, with the launch
DC Leisure has launched two new Kinetika gyms in Somerset at the Parish Wharf Leisure
Delegates from around the world met at the recent IHRSA Convention, held in Las Vegas
Énergie Fitness clubs has launched a new ladies-only franchise in the UK – Énergie Fitness
A pilot programme to tackle the issue of obesity in children diagnosed as either overweight
A new luxury health club and spa has opened in Holmer, Hereford. Designed and owned
Lancashire-based Pendle Leisure Trust has revealed plans for a £2.5m extension to the Pendle Wavelengths
Fusion has invested £15,000 in installing a Sportwall at Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre in
The £1m refurbishment of Hailsham Leisure Centre by Freedom Leisure was officially unveiled by BBC
The day before the smoking ban came into effect in Scotland, leisure facility operator Edinburgh
Freedom Leisure completed the £130,000 refurbishment of Ringmer swimming pool last month. The revamp saw
A new trust has been set up to manage Copeland Borough Council’s leisure facilities. Leisure
10216 - 10230 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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: 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: 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: TVS Group
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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