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Latest news

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
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
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
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
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
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
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
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
Center Parcs UK has submitted a planning application for a fifth holiday village, in Bedfordshire,
A 24-year-old man has died after being taken ill while swimming at an outdoor pool
Fitness First has refused to comment on media reports claiming the chain is in discussions
FitPro Business has launched a range of one-day workshops in association with fitness equipment supplierTechnogym.
Almost £5m is to be invested in local authority leisure facilities over the next two
Construction gets underway this month on a £1m health and fitness facility at the School
The Amateur Swimming Association is to launch a pioneering scheme that aims to increase the
British Gymnastics has teamed up with face-paint company Snazaroo to promote its new children’s health
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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.
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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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
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

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
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
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
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
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
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
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
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
Center Parcs UK has submitted a planning application for a fifth holiday village, in Bedfordshire,
A 24-year-old man has died after being taken ill while swimming at an outdoor pool
Fitness First has refused to comment on media reports claiming the chain is in discussions
FitPro Business has launched a range of one-day workshops in association with fitness equipment supplierTechnogym.
Almost £5m is to be invested in local authority leisure facilities over the next two
Construction gets underway this month on a £1m health and fitness facility at the School
The Amateur Swimming Association is to launch a pioneering scheme that aims to increase the
British Gymnastics has teamed up with face-paint company Snazaroo to promote its new children’s health
10741 - 10755 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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.
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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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
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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