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Former professional footballer Brian McGorry, who played for Cardiff, Bournemouth and Peterborough, has announced plans
Prince Charles has expressed his concern over the increase in obesity in the UK by
Billy Kerr has joined Winchester Tennis and Squash Club as general manager on the eve
Michael Woolhouse has been appointed sales and marketing director at leisure management company Parkwood Leisure.
True Fitness Technology in St Louis, US, has appointed Guy Danhoff as entertainment technology manager.
Life Fitness has announced a number of new appointments within its sales division. Neil Campbell
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Anna Etchells has been appointed sales and marketing manager at Greens Health and Fitness in
The Bridge of Allan Sports Club in Stirling, Scotland, has refurbished its gym and is
Olympic medalist Roger Black is set to open the 10th annual SIBEC UK and Europe
The Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, has been officially re-launched following a
Next Generation has revealed the winners of its internal NRG Awards, which took place on
Olympic gold medalist Sally Gunnell launched the new look Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh,
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Following the success of the 2005 REPs convention, plans are already under way for the
Stuart Broster has been appointed chief operating officer at LA Fitness. He will also become
Health club chain Holmes Place has appointed Martin Robinson as its new chair, following Gerald
London has been called “one of the most tolerant cities on the planet” by the
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s (WLCT) Getting Wigan Active campaign is moving forward following improvements
A £25m redevelopment of Swansea Leisure Centre is set to include an indoor surfing centre,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
England cricket captain Michael Vaughan officially launched a new £125,000 Wellness Centre at the privately-owned
Fitness First is believed to be in exclusive talks to buy smaller operator Fitness Exchange
Health club group Holmes Place has teamed up with Heart 106.2FM radio to offer Londoners
Ex-sports minister Kate Hoey and Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew are supporting calls for the
JJB Sports, the retailer and operator of 31 health clubs, has issued a post-Christmas warning,
Throughout January, Broxbourne Borough Council is providing a free fitness testing service at its Grundy
Stevenage Leisure (SLL) has taken over the operation of two leisure centres on behalf of
Harm Tegelaars, deputy chair of both Cannons Group and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has
The health and fitness industry continues to face tough trading conditions with first quarter results
Canada has set its sights on becoming one of the healthiest countries in the world,
Moscow-based Strata Partners has launched two new clubs in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Its
Hinckley, Leicestershire-based management contractor, Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) is to launch mandatory work-based training
Fitness New Zealand (Fitness NZ), the trade body for health clubs in New Zealand, is
Gold’s Gym’s ambitious expansion plans have now taken the chain to Hungary, where it has
The final FIA Vanguard breakfast of 2005 took place on Thursday 8 December at the
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has signed a 15-year contact with Chorley Borough Council to continue
Independent management contractor, Avalon Leisure, is to diversify into consultancy this year. The company, which
This spring will see the launch of the first health and fitness club from contract
Odyssey Health Clubs is to invest £1.2m in the refurbishment of its Glory Mill club
One of the fastest-growing chains in the Netherlands, Health City, has 25 sites and plans
Advanced instructors at level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) who are responsible
An extended and updated version of the REPs’ website will now allow all members’ full
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, Remedy Place
The Remedy Roller restores movement and blood flow to the muscles, fascia and joints. At $11,000 it’s expensive, but will make a huge impact
HCM magazine
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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 magazine
Insight
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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
Specifier
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
Letters
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

Former professional footballer Brian McGorry, who played for Cardiff, Bournemouth and Peterborough, has announced plans
Prince Charles has expressed his concern over the increase in obesity in the UK by
Billy Kerr has joined Winchester Tennis and Squash Club as general manager on the eve
Michael Woolhouse has been appointed sales and marketing director at leisure management company Parkwood Leisure.
True Fitness Technology in St Louis, US, has appointed Guy Danhoff as entertainment technology manager.
Life Fitness has announced a number of new appointments within its sales division. Neil Campbell
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Anna Etchells has been appointed sales and marketing manager at Greens Health and Fitness in
The Bridge of Allan Sports Club in Stirling, Scotland, has refurbished its gym and is
Olympic medalist Roger Black is set to open the 10th annual SIBEC UK and Europe
The Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, has been officially re-launched following a
Next Generation has revealed the winners of its internal NRG Awards, which took place on
Olympic gold medalist Sally Gunnell launched the new look Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh,
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Following the success of the 2005 REPs convention, plans are already under way for the
Stuart Broster has been appointed chief operating officer at LA Fitness. He will also become
Health club chain Holmes Place has appointed Martin Robinson as its new chair, following Gerald
London has been called “one of the most tolerant cities on the planet” by the
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s (WLCT) Getting Wigan Active campaign is moving forward following improvements
A £25m redevelopment of Swansea Leisure Centre is set to include an indoor surfing centre,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
England cricket captain Michael Vaughan officially launched a new £125,000 Wellness Centre at the privately-owned
Fitness First is believed to be in exclusive talks to buy smaller operator Fitness Exchange
Health club group Holmes Place has teamed up with Heart 106.2FM radio to offer Londoners
Ex-sports minister Kate Hoey and Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew are supporting calls for the
JJB Sports, the retailer and operator of 31 health clubs, has issued a post-Christmas warning,
Throughout January, Broxbourne Borough Council is providing a free fitness testing service at its Grundy
Stevenage Leisure (SLL) has taken over the operation of two leisure centres on behalf of
Harm Tegelaars, deputy chair of both Cannons Group and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has
The health and fitness industry continues to face tough trading conditions with first quarter results
Canada has set its sights on becoming one of the healthiest countries in the world,
Moscow-based Strata Partners has launched two new clubs in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Its
Hinckley, Leicestershire-based management contractor, Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) is to launch mandatory work-based training
Fitness New Zealand (Fitness NZ), the trade body for health clubs in New Zealand, is
Gold’s Gym’s ambitious expansion plans have now taken the chain to Hungary, where it has
The final FIA Vanguard breakfast of 2005 took place on Thursday 8 December at the
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has signed a 15-year contact with Chorley Borough Council to continue
Independent management contractor, Avalon Leisure, is to diversify into consultancy this year. The company, which
This spring will see the launch of the first health and fitness club from contract
Odyssey Health Clubs is to invest £1.2m in the refurbishment of its Glory Mill club
One of the fastest-growing chains in the Netherlands, Health City, has 25 sites and plans
Advanced instructors at level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) who are responsible
An extended and updated version of the REPs’ website will now allow all members’ full
10441 - 10455 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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