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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Latest news

TeamBath, part of the University of Bath, has launched a Fitness Academy offering nationally-recognised vocational
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Sports minister Richard Caborn and the former Olympic athlete, Roger Black, are backing a free
Next Generation Clubs is to open a second Harbour Club following its £16.1m acquisition of
Holmes Place has reported an increase in new members following an extensive rebranding exercise. New
A project aimed at getting more children to use parks was launched last month on
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A fitness studio designed for personal trainers has opened in Epping, Essex. Privately funded by
Health club operator Esporta has sold 13 non-core clubs to Virgin Active as part of
SkillsActive – the Sector Skills Council responsible for the tackling the skills gap in the
Operators and suppliers in the fitness industry have hailed the first SIBEC UK event a
The Physical Education School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy is having a positive impact
The global health club industry is nearing its goal of having 100 million members by
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Scott Ehler has won the title of Fitness Professional of the Year at the Australian
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
Hospitality company The Wests Group has invested AUD$12m (£5m) in a second health and fitness
Lifestyle Family Fitness has acquired SouthSide Athletic Clubs, which will boost its membership by a
Paul Grymkowski and Rich Minzer, formerly responsible for the development of Gold’s Gym’s licensing programme,
Construction on a new £12m Next Generation fitness and racquets club has begun at Carlton
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, officially launched its careers information
Impulse Leisure is set to relaunch Blackshots Gym in Thurrock as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative
Leicestershire-based Ragdale Hall Health Hydro, which offers both day packages and residential stays, has received
Staff from Hertsmere Leisure have been visiting local schools in the Borehamwood area to encourage
Active Life has recently completed a £700,000 upgrade of Kingsmead Leisure Centre in Canterbury. The
Tessa Jowell, the secretary of state for the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS),
Stoke Mandeville stadium in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which is owned by WheelPower – the British Wheelchair
London has sensationally won the right to host the Olympic Games in 2012, beating off
Penetration rates and private memberships in UK clubs are up according to the latest survey
Work is underway on the fourth health club from ROKO Leisure. The company has negotiated
A mobile wellness centre has been launched in the Wear Valley to tackle the problems
A health and fitness initiative gets underway this month (July) to encourage greater participation in
The Club Sportif Health Club in Wilmslow, Cheshire, is the latest facility to join the
A number of activity programmes are planned to keep children and young people fit this
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is preparing for its first summer running Freestyle –
The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has unveiled its latest round of funding for 82 School
Expansion is on the cards for Healthy Living Centres (formerly the Reflex Group), following a
Brockwell Lido – or Brixton Beach as it is known locally – has been refurbished
Heath club goers can enjoy a taste of the East at Esporta clubs in the
The Tunbridge Wells Sports & Indoor Tennis Centre is one of 10 sites in England
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has joined forces with Sheffield City Council to offer health benefits
The British Medical Council (BMA) has called for tough action to stem the rise in
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Pre-recorded classes for use at home is a great way for members to learn the moves and build confidence
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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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
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

TeamBath, part of the University of Bath, has launched a Fitness Academy offering nationally-recognised vocational
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Sports minister Richard Caborn and the former Olympic athlete, Roger Black, are backing a free
Next Generation Clubs is to open a second Harbour Club following its £16.1m acquisition of
Holmes Place has reported an increase in new members following an extensive rebranding exercise. New
A project aimed at getting more children to use parks was launched last month on
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A fitness studio designed for personal trainers has opened in Epping, Essex. Privately funded by
Health club operator Esporta has sold 13 non-core clubs to Virgin Active as part of
SkillsActive – the Sector Skills Council responsible for the tackling the skills gap in the
Operators and suppliers in the fitness industry have hailed the first SIBEC UK event a
The Physical Education School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy is having a positive impact
The global health club industry is nearing its goal of having 100 million members by
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Scott Ehler has won the title of Fitness Professional of the Year at the Australian
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
Hospitality company The Wests Group has invested AUD$12m (£5m) in a second health and fitness
Lifestyle Family Fitness has acquired SouthSide Athletic Clubs, which will boost its membership by a
Paul Grymkowski and Rich Minzer, formerly responsible for the development of Gold’s Gym’s licensing programme,
Construction on a new £12m Next Generation fitness and racquets club has begun at Carlton
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, officially launched its careers information
Impulse Leisure is set to relaunch Blackshots Gym in Thurrock as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative
Leicestershire-based Ragdale Hall Health Hydro, which offers both day packages and residential stays, has received
Staff from Hertsmere Leisure have been visiting local schools in the Borehamwood area to encourage
Active Life has recently completed a £700,000 upgrade of Kingsmead Leisure Centre in Canterbury. The
Tessa Jowell, the secretary of state for the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS),
Stoke Mandeville stadium in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which is owned by WheelPower – the British Wheelchair
London has sensationally won the right to host the Olympic Games in 2012, beating off
Penetration rates and private memberships in UK clubs are up according to the latest survey
Work is underway on the fourth health club from ROKO Leisure. The company has negotiated
A mobile wellness centre has been launched in the Wear Valley to tackle the problems
A health and fitness initiative gets underway this month (July) to encourage greater participation in
The Club Sportif Health Club in Wilmslow, Cheshire, is the latest facility to join the
A number of activity programmes are planned to keep children and young people fit this
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is preparing for its first summer running Freestyle –
The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has unveiled its latest round of funding for 82 School
Expansion is on the cards for Healthy Living Centres (formerly the Reflex Group), following a
Brockwell Lido – or Brixton Beach as it is known locally – has been refurbished
Heath club goers can enjoy a taste of the East at Esporta clubs in the
The Tunbridge Wells Sports & Indoor Tennis Centre is one of 10 sites in England
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has joined forces with Sheffield City Council to offer health benefits
The British Medical Council (BMA) has called for tough action to stem the rise in
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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