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John Greenway, chair of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has been re-elected as the
Bannatyne Fitness is on course to reach its target of 40 clubs nationwide within the
Two Danish fitness club companies, fitness dk and Fin Form, have merged, creating the country’s
Richard Caborn has been confirmed as the minister for sport, following Tessa Jowell's return to
The mother of an eight-year-old boy with Down's syndrome has won her battle against a
The only listed health club company left in Britain, LA Fitness, has agreed a £140m
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
Tony Blair has announced that Tessa Jowell will return to the Department of Culture, Media
The election of a Labour government for a third successive term today has received a
According to research commissioned by the Sport and Recreation Trusts Association (SPORTA), the number of
SIBEC will be releasing the results of the latest Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS)
Health club operator Esporta has reported a 5 per cent increase in like for like
Two senior appointments have been made at Greens Health & Fitness. Paul Keats joins Greens
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
US-based health club chain 24 Hour Fitness, which has more than three million members worldwide,
A surge in membership has helped Greens health clubs to record an 11.9 per cent
The Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City has unveiled plans for the development of
Pendle Leisure Trust has launched the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) at West Craven Sports Centre
Barnsley Premier Leisure has launched a new membership system and fitness classes for young people.
Celtic Community Leisure, which operates all the local authority-owned leisure centres in Neath Port Talbot,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Members’ Area of the REPs website – www.exerciseregister.org – has been expanded to include
In response to increasing demands for specialist knowledge within the fitness industry and growing awareness
Official figures from the Department of Health show that an increasing number of boys and
Intense competition and a loss of consumer confidence have contributed to a decline in membership
The First Drop in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is the first health club in the UK to
Trafford Community Leisure Trust has revamped and relaunched its swimming scheme to cater for swimmers
Sir Steve Redgrave is spearheading a government-backed project to increase children’s participation in sport and
Leicester Tigers and former England Rugby International player, Austin Healey, has officially opened the Nautilus@Rugby
The Health Club Games is set to hit clubs across the country next month following
Fitness Express has opened two new gyms for students under a partnership with Opal, provider
Esporta has completed the rollout of its tennis academy to all of its 17 racquets
Ealing Borough Council is considering overhauling most of its leisure facilities. The council says it
The recently opened Next Generation Club Hatfield has become the new home of the David
A pilot project which encourages people with a range of illnesses and disabilities to exercise
A health club in Hampshire is working with local secondary schools to target inactivity in
In just a few months Clark Hatch will celebrate the eighth anniversary of its health
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is proactively working towards broadening its representation of single site
JJB Sports has announced plans to almost double the number of health clubs it operates
Nick Smith has resigned as group health and fitness manager of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL)
Steve Black, coach of the Newcastle Falcons, officially opened the new Activ8 junior gym at
Charitable trust, Hertsmere Leisure, has opened a children’s fitness facility as part of its social
Next Generation Clubs has revealed plans to build a health and fitness club in Dubai
12,300
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
Editor's letter
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
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
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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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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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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.
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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
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Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

Latest news

John Greenway, chair of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has been re-elected as the
Bannatyne Fitness is on course to reach its target of 40 clubs nationwide within the
Two Danish fitness club companies, fitness dk and Fin Form, have merged, creating the country’s
Richard Caborn has been confirmed as the minister for sport, following Tessa Jowell's return to
The mother of an eight-year-old boy with Down's syndrome has won her battle against a
The only listed health club company left in Britain, LA Fitness, has agreed a £140m
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
Tony Blair has announced that Tessa Jowell will return to the Department of Culture, Media
The election of a Labour government for a third successive term today has received a
According to research commissioned by the Sport and Recreation Trusts Association (SPORTA), the number of
SIBEC will be releasing the results of the latest Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS)
Health club operator Esporta has reported a 5 per cent increase in like for like
Two senior appointments have been made at Greens Health & Fitness. Paul Keats joins Greens
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
US-based health club chain 24 Hour Fitness, which has more than three million members worldwide,
A surge in membership has helped Greens health clubs to record an 11.9 per cent
The Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City has unveiled plans for the development of
Pendle Leisure Trust has launched the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) at West Craven Sports Centre
Barnsley Premier Leisure has launched a new membership system and fitness classes for young people.
Celtic Community Leisure, which operates all the local authority-owned leisure centres in Neath Port Talbot,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Members’ Area of the REPs website – www.exerciseregister.org – has been expanded to include
In response to increasing demands for specialist knowledge within the fitness industry and growing awareness
Official figures from the Department of Health show that an increasing number of boys and
Intense competition and a loss of consumer confidence have contributed to a decline in membership
The First Drop in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is the first health club in the UK to
Trafford Community Leisure Trust has revamped and relaunched its swimming scheme to cater for swimmers
Sir Steve Redgrave is spearheading a government-backed project to increase children’s participation in sport and
Leicester Tigers and former England Rugby International player, Austin Healey, has officially opened the Nautilus@Rugby
The Health Club Games is set to hit clubs across the country next month following
Fitness Express has opened two new gyms for students under a partnership with Opal, provider
Esporta has completed the rollout of its tennis academy to all of its 17 racquets
Ealing Borough Council is considering overhauling most of its leisure facilities. The council says it
The recently opened Next Generation Club Hatfield has become the new home of the David
A pilot project which encourages people with a range of illnesses and disabilities to exercise
A health club in Hampshire is working with local secondary schools to target inactivity in
In just a few months Clark Hatch will celebrate the eighth anniversary of its health
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is proactively working towards broadening its representation of single site
JJB Sports has announced plans to almost double the number of health clubs it operates
Nick Smith has resigned as group health and fitness manager of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL)
Steve Black, coach of the Newcastle Falcons, officially opened the new Activ8 junior gym at
Charitable trust, Hertsmere Leisure, has opened a children’s fitness facility as part of its social
Next Generation Clubs has revealed plans to build a health and fitness club in Dubai
10831 - 10845 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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