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Whitbread has reported a 20.8 per cent increase in pre-tax profit from £91m to £109.8m
Sebastian Coe, the chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), has announced that promises
Peel Holdings – owner of the Mersey Docks & Harbour Company – has unveiled plans
The University of Ulster has unveiled a new fitness suite at its Magee campus in
JJB Sports’ leisure division has seen a 37 per cent increase in operating profit for
A 400m zl (£69.5m, US$129m, 103m euro) mixed-use centre is set to be developed in
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
Kingston University in London has reopened its fitness centre following a £0.5m revamp. Additions to
Caradon District Council has teamed up with Summit Leisure Solutions (SLS), based in Chertsey, Surrey,
SOLL Fitness has been selected as preferred operator to manage the contract at Daventry Leisure
Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the public to take more responsibility for fitness and
Two members of the Wimbledon Esporta club received electric shocks when a light fitting fell
The board of directors of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Dubai-based investment agency Istithmar has pulled out of the bidding for UK-based health and fitness
A new guidebook is being launched in Liverpool schools to help children improve their health,
Childwall Sports College in Liverpool has opened a new sports centre aimed at attracting not
The FIA and YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) have joined forces to offer free training
Engaging the consumer, one of the health and fitness industry’s biggest challenges, will be the
The Club and Spa at Marriott International’s County Hall Hotel in London has signed up
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Celia Gatward has been appointed national business development manager by énergie Fitness Clubs, with a
Fusion sports performance trainers Nathan Carter and Kelvin Turner recently led a team of 12
Tim Evans has been appointed a Hire Fitness franchisee for Surrey and south west London.
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed Matthew Skeats as the new general manager of its
Life Fitness has made two appointments within its core sales division, with Ben Jobson joining
Fitness training company fitness fx has recruited well-known presenters Rebecca Small, Michael Steel, Balazs Fuzessy
Cybex International UK has expanded its sales team with three new appointments. Lisa Greenfield joins
As the number of schools participating in the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Adopt a School
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up with 24 Hour Fitness CEO Mark Mastrov
Konami Sports & Life has opened a new concept health club in Sapporo, Japan, which
The Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, SkillsActive is inviting employers, voluntary and
The Danish fitness industry has recently welcomed the establishment of the first trade body for
The largest operator of health clubs across Scandinavia, SATS, is believed to be up for
A four-year drive to reduce obesity in the town of Colac in Victoria, Australia, has
Alois Fauster has just opened his seventh Fit Inn gym since the launch of the
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of its new StayFit@Hyatt 24/7 gyms at
The Migros Group has recently opened its 15th Fitnesspark club in Schwyz, near Luzern, Switzerland.
The winners of New Zealand’s annual Fitness Life Awards have been announced at a ceremony
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has begun the £1.2m revamp of All Seasons Leisure Centre in
Contract management company DC Leisure has been appointed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to develop
Health club franchise business énergie Fitness Clubs has acquired the global distribution rights to the
According to media reports, former Asda chair Archie Norman is among the bidders for health
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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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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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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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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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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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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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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
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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
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Latest news

Whitbread has reported a 20.8 per cent increase in pre-tax profit from £91m to £109.8m
Sebastian Coe, the chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), has announced that promises
Peel Holdings – owner of the Mersey Docks & Harbour Company – has unveiled plans
The University of Ulster has unveiled a new fitness suite at its Magee campus in
JJB Sports’ leisure division has seen a 37 per cent increase in operating profit for
A 400m zl (£69.5m, US$129m, 103m euro) mixed-use centre is set to be developed in
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
Kingston University in London has reopened its fitness centre following a £0.5m revamp. Additions to
Caradon District Council has teamed up with Summit Leisure Solutions (SLS), based in Chertsey, Surrey,
SOLL Fitness has been selected as preferred operator to manage the contract at Daventry Leisure
Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the public to take more responsibility for fitness and
Two members of the Wimbledon Esporta club received electric shocks when a light fitting fell
The board of directors of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Dubai-based investment agency Istithmar has pulled out of the bidding for UK-based health and fitness
A new guidebook is being launched in Liverpool schools to help children improve their health,
Childwall Sports College in Liverpool has opened a new sports centre aimed at attracting not
The FIA and YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) have joined forces to offer free training
Engaging the consumer, one of the health and fitness industry’s biggest challenges, will be the
The Club and Spa at Marriott International’s County Hall Hotel in London has signed up
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Celia Gatward has been appointed national business development manager by énergie Fitness Clubs, with a
Fusion sports performance trainers Nathan Carter and Kelvin Turner recently led a team of 12
Tim Evans has been appointed a Hire Fitness franchisee for Surrey and south west London.
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed Matthew Skeats as the new general manager of its
Life Fitness has made two appointments within its core sales division, with Ben Jobson joining
Fitness training company fitness fx has recruited well-known presenters Rebecca Small, Michael Steel, Balazs Fuzessy
Cybex International UK has expanded its sales team with three new appointments. Lisa Greenfield joins
As the number of schools participating in the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Adopt a School
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up with 24 Hour Fitness CEO Mark Mastrov
Konami Sports & Life has opened a new concept health club in Sapporo, Japan, which
The Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, SkillsActive is inviting employers, voluntary and
The Danish fitness industry has recently welcomed the establishment of the first trade body for
The largest operator of health clubs across Scandinavia, SATS, is believed to be up for
A four-year drive to reduce obesity in the town of Colac in Victoria, Australia, has
Alois Fauster has just opened his seventh Fit Inn gym since the launch of the
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of its new StayFit@Hyatt 24/7 gyms at
The Migros Group has recently opened its 15th Fitnesspark club in Schwyz, near Luzern, Switzerland.
The winners of New Zealand’s annual Fitness Life Awards have been announced at a ceremony
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has begun the £1.2m revamp of All Seasons Leisure Centre in
Contract management company DC Leisure has been appointed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to develop
Health club franchise business énergie Fitness Clubs has acquired the global distribution rights to the
According to media reports, former Asda chair Archie Norman is among the bidders for health
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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 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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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.
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: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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